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While many suspect that she does smoke cigarettes because of the way her voice sounds (very raspy), there is no evidents that suggests that she does smoke cigarettes. Simply put, no one really knows except her and the people in her life that knows her.

Although Sony Pictures Television has not officially announced Judge Maria Lopez's cancellation, many sources have indicated that it has indeed been canceled after garnering two low-rated seasons.

Sony Pictures Television has stated that the show is not "in production" for a third season, but the remained unaired episodes from the second season will be aired September 2008.

The show's set, at Metropolis Studios in New York City, have most likely been replaced with the set of Sony's new court show, Judge Karen.