Sony Pictures Television’s syndicated court series “Judge Maria Lopez” has been cleared in 210 television stations, representing 100 percent U.S. distribution for its Sept. 11 launch.

Production begins Aug. 1 in New York for the series, which features former Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Maria Lopez.

“Judge Maria Lopez” is the second series Sony has cleared at 100 percent for fall 2006. FX cable drama “The Shield” will begin off-cable weekend runs starting in September.