TV Guide Justice Central Friday

Judge Greg Mathis, a former judge of Michigan's 36th District Court, helps litigants resolve their issues as he presides over his courtroom.

Judge Greg Mathis, a former judge of Michigan's 36th District Court, helps litigants resolve their issues as he presides over his courtroom.

Judge Cristina Perez, crosses over from Spanish-language to English as she dishes out judgments to those who have decided to go above the law.

Judge Cristina Perez, crosses over from Spanish-language to English as she dishes out judgments to those who have decided to go above the law.

Attorney and legal expert Eboni K. Williams presides over her own courtroom as litigants bring their complex conflicts to her attention.

Attorney and legal expert Eboni K. Williams presides over her own courtroom as litigants bring their complex conflicts to her attention.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presides over a small-claims court, listening to the case from all sides before determining what is truthful and making a final judgement.

Judge Glenda Hatchett presides over a small-claims court, listening to the case from all sides before determining what is truthful and making a final judgement.

Miami-Dade County Court Judge Karen Mills-Francis presides over a small-claims court, hearing the case from both sides before passing judgement.

Miami-Dade County Court Judge Karen Mills-Francis presides over a small-claims court, hearing the case from both sides before passing judgement.