Jeanine Pirro

Author, Prosecutor, Politician, Former Judge, Television Host

American Elmira, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionAuthor, Prosecutor, Politician, Former Judge, Television Host
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth02/06/1951
Age74 years
BirthplaceElmira, New York, USA

Latest News about Jeanine Pirro

08/2025

Jeanine Pirro was Senate confirmed as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia in August 2025, following her appointment as Interim U.S. Attorney in May 2025 by President Donald Trump. She brings over three decades of law enforcement experience to the position.

05/2025

Jeanine Pirro left Fox News in May 2025 after serving as a permanent co-host on The Five since January 2022. She was subsequently appointed as Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameJeanine Ferris
Full NameJeanine Ferris Pirro
Other NameJudge Jeanine Pirro

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 4"
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNotre Dame High School, Elmira (1969)
College/University
  • University at Buffalo, New York (1972)
  • Albany Law School, New York (1975)
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Arts from the University at Buffalo
  • Juris Doctor from Albany Law School

Personal Life

Marital StatusDivorced
ReligionChristianity (Roman Catholicism)
EthnicityLebanese-American

Relationships & More

Marriage Date23/08/1975

Family

FatherNasser Leo Ferris (deceased)
MotherEsther Ferris (deceased)
SpouseAlbert Pirro (attorney)
Children
  • Son - Alexander Pirro (realtor)
  • Daughter - Christi Pirro (lawyer)

Career

Political PartyRepublican Party
Political Journey
  • Elected as Judge of the Westchester County Court (1990)
  • Re-elected as Westchester County District Attorney (1997)
  • Re-elected again as Westchester County District Attorney (2001)
  • Contested and lost the New York Attorney General election to Andrew Cuomo (2006)
  • Appointed as Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia by President Donald Trump (May 2025)
  • Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County (1975-1990)
  • Joined Fox News as legal analyst (2006)
  • Hosted Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox News (2011-2022)
  • Permanent co-host on The Five, Fox News (January 2022-May 2025)
  • Senate confirmed as United States Attorney for the District of Columbia (August 2025)
  • Elected Westchester County District Attorney (1993)
Awards and Honors
  • 1974: Dennis Prize for securing the highest grade in Torts
  • 1997: Recognized by People magazine as one of the '50 Most Beautiful People'
  • 2011: Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program (Judge Pirro)
Books
  • To Punish and Protect: A DA’s Fight Against a System That Coddles Criminals (2003)
  • Sly Fox (2012)
  • Clever Fox: A Dani Fox Novel (2014)
  • Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy (2018)
  • Radicals, Resistance and Revenge
  • Don't Lie to Me
  • He Killed Them All

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Bentley
  • Triumph TR6 (Green)
  • Mercedes-Benz
  • Ferrari 348 Spider
Salary$5 million (approx.)
Net Worth$14 million (approx. as of 2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jeanine Pirro had aspirations of becoming an attorney since she was six years old.
2. She interned at the Chemung County District Attorney’s office while in high school.
3. In 1990, she became the first woman elected as a judge on the Westchester County Court.
4. In 1993, she was the first woman to be elected Westchester County District Attorney.
5. She faced significant controversies during her career, including criticism for comments made about Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.
6. Her husband faced legal troubles, including tax evasion, which led to a tumultuous marriage.
7. She established the first domestic violence unit in a prosecutor's office in the nation.
8. She was the first female president of the New York State District Attorneys Association.
9. She was the first woman to prosecute a murder case in Westchester County.
10. Her Internet sting operation as District Attorney achieved a 100% conviction rate and served as a model for other local, state and federal initiatives.
11. She hosted Castles USA on Fox Nation.
12. Her book He Killed Them All was the subject of the HBO documentary The Jinx.
13. She had a 100% conviction rate as an Assistant District Attorney prosecuting murder, rape, domestic violence, and other violent felonies.
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