Career Timeline of Jeanine Pirro: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Jeanine Pirro, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jeanine Pirro is an American television host, author, and the interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia (since May 2025). Prior to her media career, Pirro served as a judge, prosecutor, and politician in New York, establishing a notable career in law and government before transitioning to television.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

1975: Graduates Albany Law School

In 1975, Jeanine Pirro received her J.D. degree from Albany Law School, where she also served as an editor of the law review.

1975: Assistant District Attorney Appointment

In 1975, Jeanine Pirro was appointed by District Attorney Carl Vergari to the position of Assistant District Attorney of Westchester County in New York State.

1977: Advocates for Domestic Violence Bureau

In 1977, Jeanine Pirro requested that District Attorney Vergari apply for a federal grant to establish a bureau specializing in domestic violence, following changes in New York law.

1978: Chief of Domestic Violence Bureau

In 1978, Jeanine Pirro was appointed as the first chief of the new Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Bureau in Westchester County.

May 26, 1986: Announced as Running Mate

On May 26, 1986, Jeanine Pirro was announced as the running mate of Andrew O'Rourke for Lieutenant Governor of New York.

May 28, 1986: Withdrawal from Race

On May 28, 1986, Jeanine Pirro announced her withdrawal from the race for Lieutenant Governor due to potential conflicts of interest related to her husband's business dealings.

June 1, 1990: Bedside Investigation of Maria Amaya

On June 1, 1990, Jeanine Pirro attracted widespread attention for rushing to conduct a bedside investigation of Maria Amaya, who was charged with the deaths of her four children, at the Intensive Care Unit of United Hospital in Port Chester.

November 1990: Election as County Court Judge

In November 1990, Jeanine Pirro was elected as a judge of the Westchester County Court, making her the first woman to serve in that role.

1990: Elected as Judge

In 1990, Jeanine Pirro was elected as a judge of the Westchester County Court in New York.

November 1993: Elected Westchester County District Attorney

In November 1993, Jeanine Pirro was elected as the Westchester County District Attorney, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

1993: Elected as District Attorney

In 1993, Jeanine Pirro was elected as the Westchester County district attorney, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

June 1994: Media Appearances as Analyst

In June 1994, Jeanine Pirro began appearing frequently on network and cable television news, including Nightline, Larry King Live, and Geraldo, as an analyst following O.J. Simpson's arrest.

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1997: Re-elected District Attorney

In 1997, Jeanine Pirro was re-elected as Westchester County District Attorney.

2000: Pirro supports New York hate crimes law

In 2000, Pirro actively supported the passing of a New York hate crimes law which covered sexual orientation as a protected class.

2001: Re-elected District Attorney

In 2001, Jeanine Pirro was re-elected as Westchester County District Attorney for another term.

May 23, 2005: Announces No Re-election Bid

On May 23, 2005, Jeanine Pirro announced that she would not seek re-election to a fourth term as Westchester County District Attorney.

August 10, 2005: Announces Senate Candidacy

On August 10, 2005, Jeanine Pirro announced that she would seek the Republican nomination to challenge Hillary Clinton for U.S. Senator from New York in the 2006 election. Her campaign was marred by a publicized moment where she misplaced a page of her speech.

December 21, 2005: Drops Out of Senate Race

On December 21, 2005, Jeanine Pirro dropped out of the Senate race due to lagging fundraising and unfavorable poll results, stating her law enforcement background better qualified her for a race for New York State attorney general.

2005: Pirro describes her political positions

In 2005, during her campaign for the US Senate in New York, Pirro described her political positions as fiscally conservative but socially moderate, supporting abortion rights and taxpayer funding of abortion through Medicaid.

May 31, 2006: Nominated for Attorney General

On May 31, 2006, Jeanine Pirro was unopposed for the nomination and became the Republican Party's official candidate for Attorney General of New York. She later lost the general election to Andrew Cuomo.

2006: Senate Run and Attorney General Nomination

In 2006, Jeanine Pirro initially sought the Republican nomination for United States Senate but later dropped out to accept the nomination for New York Attorney General, ultimately losing the general election to Andrew Cuomo.

2006: Senate Candidacy

In 2006, Jeanine Pirro was running for U.S. Senator from New York.

2006: Pirro supports anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people

In 2006, Pirro supported anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people during her campaign for State Attorney General.

May 5, 2008: The CW Announces Pirro's Television Show

On May 5, 2008, The CW Television Network announced that Jeanine Pirro would host a weekday television show named Judge Jeanine Pirro.

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2008: Hosts Judge Jeanine Pirro

In 2008, Jeanine Pirro began hosting a weekday television show entitled Judge Jeanine Pirro on The CW.

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2009: Judge Jeanine Pirro cleared for a second season

In 2009, Judge Jeanine Pirro's show was cleared for a second season beginning in the fall. Unlike the first season, the second season was not exclusive to CW affiliates.

January 2011: Premiere of Justice with Judge Jeanine

In January 2011, Jeanine Pirro began hosting Fox News' "Justice with Judge Jeanine", a program that airs on weekends and focuses on major legal stories.

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September 2011: Cancellation of Judge Jeanine Pirro's show

In September 2011, Judge Jeanine Pirro's show was canceled due to low ratings.

2011: Hosts Justice with Judge Jeanine

In 2011, Jeanine Pirro started hosting Justice with Judge Jeanine on Fox News Channel.

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March 30, 2019: Justice with Judge Jeanine resumes airing

On March 30, 2019, Justice with Judge Jeanine resumed airing after being temporarily pulled.

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July 2019: Pirro joins the board of cannabis company HeavenlyRx

In July 2019, Pirro was named to the board of directors of the cannabis company HeavenlyRx, which manufactures CBD products, expressing curiosity and acknowledging the benefits of CBD.

January 12, 2022: Pirro Announced as Permanent Co-Host on The Five

On January 12, 2022, it was announced that Pirro would be a permanent co-host on The Five starting January 24, and ending Justice.

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2022: Co-host of The Five

In 2022, Jeanine Pirro became a co-host of The Five and also made false claims of voting machine fraud following the 2020 election.

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May 8, 2025: Named Interim US Attorney

On May 8, 2025, Jeanine Pirro was named by President Donald Trump as the interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia, succeeding Ed Martin.