Judge Karen is an American journalist best known for playing Presiding Television Judge in Judge Karen.
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Best Known For:The television program Supreme Justice with Judge Karen
Breakthrough:Completed law school at the University of Florida in 1987
10 Quick Facts About Judge Karen
- Full Name: Judge Karen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Host
- Current Role: Television court show arbitrator
- Date of Birth: August 11, 1960
- Age: 66 years old
- Place of Birth: Miami, Florida
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Popular As: Karen Mills-Francis
- Media Level: National
Judge Karen Age
Judge Karen is about 66 years old as of 2026. Judge Karen was born in 1960.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Bowdoin College, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and other institutions.
- Bowdoin College
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- University of Wisconsin–Madison
- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- Qualification: Law degree
- Field of Study: Law
- Period: 1987
Career & Work
Judge Karen's career includes writing and editorial roles with Miami-Dade County Court.
Role: Supreme Justice with Judge Karen Television Arbitrator
Period: From 2013
Details: United States
Role: Judge Karen's Court Television Arbitrator
Period: 2010–2011
Details: United States
Role: Author
Period: 2010
Details: United States
Role: Judge Karen Television Arbitrator
Period: 2008–2009
Details: United States
Organization: Miami-Dade County Court
Role: County Court Judge
Period: 2000–2008
Details: Miami-Dade County, Florida
Role: Criminal Defense Attorney and Family Mediator
Period: Before 2000
Details: Florida
Rise to Fame
Judge Karen rose to prominence for her role on the television show Judge Karen.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Judge Karen, Judge Karen's Court, and Supreme Justice with Judge Karen.
Television
- TV Show: Judge Karen (Presiding Television Judge, 2008-2009) — Nationally syndicated arbitration-based courtroom series
- TV Show: Judge Karen's Court (Presiding Television Judge, 2010-2011) — Syndicated courtroom television series
- TV Show: Supreme Justice with Judge Karen (Presiding Television Judge, From 2013) — Syndicated courtroom show produced and distributed by Allen Media Group
Books
- Book: Stay in Your Lane: Judge Karen's Guide to Living Your Best Life (Author, 2010) — Advice book published under her professional name
Lesser Known Facts
- Before law school, she worked in programs helping people find employment.
- She practiced criminal defense law for approximately thirteen years before becoming a full-time judge.
- She was only the second African American woman elected to the Miami-Dade County Court.
- Her first television series featured a distinctive burgundy judicial robe.
- She has spoken publicly about domestic violence prevention and youth advocacy.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Judge Karen
- Popular As: Karen Mills-Francis
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Host
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: August 11, 1960
- Age: 66
- Birthday: August 11
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Place of Birth: Miami, Florida
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Widowed
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $88,000–$384,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $424,000–$6,050,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Online Presence
- instagram:https://www.instagram.com/judgekaren/
