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, lawyer, and author, currently serving as the United States attorney for the District of Columbia since May 2025. Prior to her current role, Pirro had a career as a judge, prosecutor, and politician in New York State. She's a prominent figure in media and law.

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

1975: Appointed Assistant District Attorney

In 1975, District Attorney Carl Vergari appointed Jeanine Pirro as Assistant District Attorney of Westchester County in New York State.

1977: Requested Federal Grant for Domestic Violence Bureaus

In 1977, Jeanine Pirro requested that District Attorney Carl Vergari apply for a federal grant to establish bureaus specializing in domestic violence.

1978: Appointed Chief of Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Bureau

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

1983: Kathie Durst Disappearance

In 1983, Jeanine Pirro, as the investigating attorney, was involved in the high-profile disappearance case of Kathie Durst. Pirro later recounted her perspective on the case in the HBO series, "The Jinx."

May 26, 1986: Announced as Running Mate for Lieutenant Governor

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: Withdrew from Lieutenant Governor Race

On May 28, 1986, Jeanine Pirro announced her withdrawal from the race for Lieutenant Governor of New York 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 gained 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.

December 31, 1993: Anne Scripps Douglas Murder

On December 31, 1993, Scripps newspaper heiress Anne Scripps Douglas was murdered. As a result, Jeanine Pirro, known as a passionate prosecutor of domestic violence cases, was a frequent presence in the media.

June 1994: Frequent TV News Contributor

In June 1994, Jeanine Pirro became a frequent contributor on network and cable television news, appearing as an analyst on Nightline, Larry King Live, and Geraldo during the O.J. Simpson murder case.

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2000: Support for Hate Crimes Law

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

2005: Pirro's Political Positions Described

In 2005, Jeanine Pirro described her political positions as "Republican red on fiscal policy with conservative beliefs on making tax cuts permanent, but I've got broad blue stripes on the social issues," while campaigning for the US Senate in New York.

2006: Support for LGBT Rights

During her 2006 campaign for State Attorney General, Jeanine Pirro supported anti-discrimination protections for LGBT people and civil unions for same-sex couples. She also received an endorsement from the Log Cabin Republicans.

May 5, 2008: Announcement of Judge Jeanine Pirro Show

On May 5, 2008, The CW Television Network announced that Jeanine Pirro would host a weekday television show titled "Judge Jeanine Pirro," which was part of the network's CW Daytime lineup. The show, distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television, would air two episodes daily and was carried by default on all CW affiliate stations.

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2009: Judge Jeanine Pirro Renewed for Second Season

In Fall 2009, "Judge Jeanine Pirro" was renewed for a second season, but unlike the first, the second season was not exclusive to CW affiliates.

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January 2011: Premiere of Justice with Judge Jeanine

In January 2011, Jeanine Pirro began hosting "Justice with Judge Jeanine" on Fox News. The program airs on weekends and focuses on major legal stories of the week.

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September 2011: Cancellation of Judge Jeanine Pirro

In September 2011, the show "Judge Jeanine Pirro" was canceled due to low ratings.

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2018: Publication of "Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy"

In 2018, Jeanine Pirro revealed in her book, Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy, that she was diagnosed with cancer in 2012.

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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 by Fox News due to Pirro's controversial statements about Ilhan Omar.

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July 2019: Named to Board of Directors of HeavenlyRx

In July 2019, Jeanine Pirro was named to the board of directors of HeavenlyRx, a cannabis company that manufactures CBD products, expressing her interest in the benefits of CBD.

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

On January 12, 2022, it was announced that Jeanine Pirro would become a permanent co-host on "The Five," ending "Justice with Judge Jeanine."

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May 8, 2025: Named Interim United States Attorney

On May 8, 2025, President Trump appointed Jeanine Pirro as the interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, succeeding Ed Martin.

May 2025: Left The Five

In May 2025, Jeanine Pirro's tenure as a co-host of "The Five" came to an end.

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May 2025: Nomination as Acting US Attorney

In May 2025, President Trump nominated Jeanine Pirro as Acting United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, replacing Ed Martin.

May 2025: Pirro Leaves Fox News

Jeanine Pirro left Fox News in May 2025.

June 2025: Federal Reserve Chair Testimony

In June 2025, Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve gave testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. This testimony concerned in part a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings.

August 2, 2025: Confirmed as United States Attorney

On August 2, 2025, Jeanine Pirro was confirmed to the full position of United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.

January 9, 2026: Office serves Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas

On January 9, 2026 Jeanine Pirro's office served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to the testimony of Jerome Powell before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025.