Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Reva Goetz also met Thursday with the singer's father Jamie, who retains control with attorneys over his daughter's personal and financial affairs.
Wearing a black dress and black boots, Spears was ushered into the judge's chambers by deputies.
Goetz later said in open court, "We had a very nice conversation."
She then said no changes were being made to the 28-year-old singer's conservatorship, which was established in February 2008 after Spears was involved in several high-profile incidents of erratic behavior.