Barbara Salesch enjoys engaging in private judicial duties aside from her official role. - Barbara Salesch additionally serves as a privately appointed arbitrator.
Barbara Salesch, the stern yet compassionate TV judge, doesn't shy away from making decisive calls in her private life, too. "I relish quick, clear decisions in my private sphere. I'm all ears for an opposing view—granting legal hearings is my life's credo. But if a solid rebuttal doesn't come swiftly, I won't waste my time deliberating," she told German Press Agency. Famously known for her piercing gaze, Barbara has been dubbed a decision-maker by her inner circle.
"A friend of mine often remarks, 'There you go again with that decisive and final look,'" she confessed. "It's just who I am; I can't seem to change it. I am a decision-maker. Put simply, I enjoy being the lead judge in my private life."
Before her TV stint, Barbara Salesch was a seasoned lawyer at the Hamburg Regional Court. Now celebrated as the matriarch of German court TV shows, she hails from Ettlingen near Karlsruhe and currently resides on a farm in East Westphalia.
Barbara has delivered countless verdicts and continues to captivate audiences with her gripping judicial dramas. Since 2022, she has been front and center on RTL, in the show "Barbara Salesch - The Criminal Court." On Tuesday, June 10, RTL will broadcast a thought-provoking primetime special featuring her: "Barbara Salesch - The Greatest Trial of Her Life: The Dead Body in the Rhine."
Barbara Salesch
- A fearless TV judge
- Known for her decisive nature
- Lives on a farm in East Westphalia
TV
- "Barbara Salesch - The Criminal Court" on RTL
Primetime Special
- "Barbara Salesch - Der grösste Prozess ihres Lebens: Die Tote im Rhein" (90-minute courtroom thriller)
- Aired on Tuesday, June 10 at 8:15 PM
- Showcases Barbara Salesch's powerful portrayal as a tough but fair judge
- Streaming on RTL+ and RTL
Making a return to primetime television, Barbara Salesch promises to deliver increased realism in her special, befitting her iconic role as a TV judge.
- Barbara Salesch, a resident of East Westphalia and star of "Barbara Salesch - The Criminal Court" on RTL, brings her decisive nature not only to the TV screen but also to her private life.
- As she prepares for her upcoming primetime special, "Barbara Salesch - The Greatest Trial of Her Life: The Dead Body in the Rhine," the acclaimed judge continues to offer viewers a glimpse into her compelling judicial drama, merging the worlds of entertainment and legal proceedings.
