Alina Habba

Lawyer

American Summit, New Jersey, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionLawyer
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth25/03/1984
Age42 years
BirthplaceSummit, New Jersey, U.S.

Latest News about Alina Habba

08/12/2025

Alina Habba announced her resignation from the acting U.S. Attorney position for the District of New Jersey on December 8, 2025. Her July 2025 appointment to the role had been ruled unlawful by a court in August 2025, with the ruling upheld on appeal in December 2025. This followed her initial interim appointment in March 2025 and prior service as counselor to the president.

25/03/2025

President Donald Trump appointed Alina Habba as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, effective immediately, replacing John Giordano who was nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Namibia. Habba, serving as Counselor to the President at the time, accepted the role in her home state and vowed to end the weaponization of justice. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, expressing great pleasure in the appointment.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameAlina Saad Habba

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Golden Brown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKent Place School, Norwood
Colleges
  • Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
  • Widener University Commonwealth Law School, Pennsylvania
  • Harvard Business School Executive Education, Boston
Degrees
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Lehigh University (2002-2005)
  • JD Program from Widener University Commonwealth Law School (2007-2011)
  • Degree in Leading Professional Service Firms from Harvard Business School Executive Education (2019)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity (Chaldean Catholic)
Food HabitVegetarian/Non-vegetarian
Political InclinationRepublican

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date2011, 2020

Family

FatherSaad F. Habba (Gastroenterologist)
MotherMaureen Habba (Former School Teacher)
Siblings
  • Fuad Habba (Enterprise Sales Executive)
  • 1
Spouse
  • Matthew Eyet (Lawyer, m.2011 - div. 2019)
  • Gregg Reuben (CEO of Centerpark, m.2020 - Present)
Children
  • 2
  • 1
  • Luke
  • Chloe

Career

OverviewAlina Habba has built a distinguished career as a lawyer, known for her legal expertise and connection to high-profile clients, particularly in political contexts.
Path
  • Started her career in 2005 as a production & east coast merchandiser for Marc Jacobs.
  • Completed legal internships with Judge Eugene J. Cody Jr. and the City Solicitor’s office.
  • Held several positions, including secretary at the Student Bar Association and clerk at the Superior Court of New Jersey.
  • Worked as an associate at Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP and later as managing partner at Sandelands Eyet LLP.
  • Established Habba Madaio & Associates LLP in March 2020, followed by opening another law firm in Manhattan.
  • Served as general counsel for her second husband’s parking garage company.
  • Gained notoriety as the legal spokesperson for Donald Trump, filing significant lawsuits including one against Trump's niece for defamation.
  • Participated in various high-profile cases, including the E. Jean Carroll v. Donald J. Trump trial in January 2024.
  • Served as counselor to the president from January to March 2025.
  • Appointed interim United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey in March 2025, then acting U.S. Attorney in July 2025; the July appointment was ruled unlawful in August 2025 with the ruling upheld on appeal in December 2025.
  • Resigned from the U.S. Attorney position on 08/12/2025.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Alina began her career in the fashion industry before shifting to law.
2. She was actively involved in legal associations during her education.
3. She has worked on notable cases and represented various well-known clients.
4. Alina enjoys practicing air rifle shooting in her spare time.
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