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. She has served as the United States attorney for the District of Columbia since May 2025. Previously, Pirro was a judge, prosecutor, and politician in New York State, gaining prominence in law and politics before transitioning to television.

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

1975: Appointed Assistant District Attorney of Westchester County

In 1975, District Attorney Carl Vergari appointed Jeanine Pirro to the position of 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 to be the first chief of the new Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Bureau.

1983: Investigating Attorney in Kathie Durst Disappearance

In 1983, Jeanine Pirro was the investigating attorney for the high-profile Kathie Durst disappearance case.

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: Withdrawal from Lieutenant Governor Race

On May 28, 1986, Jeanine Pirro announced her withdrawal from the race for Lieutenant Governor, citing her husband's business interests.

November 1990: Elected Judge of Westchester County Court

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

1990: Elected as Judge of the Westchester County Court

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 Westchester County District Attorney, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

1993: Elected Westchester County District Attorney

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

June 1994: Frequent Contributor on Network and Cable Television News

In June 1994, Jeanine Pirro began appearing frequently as an analyst on shows like Nightline, Larry King Live, and Geraldo during the O.J. Simpson murder case.

1997: Re-elected as Westchester County District Attorney

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

2001: Re-elected as Westchester County District Attorney

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

2003: Published "To Punish and Protect: A DA's Fight Against a System That Coddles Criminals"

In 2003, Jeanine Pirro published her first crime novel, "To Punish and Protect: A DA's Fight Against a System That Coddles Criminals".

To Punish and Protect: A DA's Fight Against a System That Coddles Criminals

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2004: Published "To Punish and Protect: Against a System That Coddles Criminals"

In 2004, Jeanine Pirro published her second crime novel, "To Punish and Protect: Against a System That Coddles Criminals".

To Punish and Protect: A DA's Fight Against a System That Coddles Criminals

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May 23, 2005: Announced She Would Not Seek Re-election

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: Announced Candidacy for U.S. Senate

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.

December 21, 2005: Dropped out of Senate Race

On December 21, 2005, Jeanine Pirro dropped out of the Senate race due to pressure and poor polling numbers.

May 31, 2006: Nominee for Attorney General of New York

On May 31, 2006, Jeanine Pirro became the Republican Party's nominee for Attorney General of New York.

2006: Drops out of Senate Race, Accepts AG Nomination

In 2006, Jeanine Pirro briefly sought the Republican nomination for United States Senate but dropped out to accept the nomination for New York Attorney General.

2006: Campaign for U.S. Senate

In 2006, Jeanine Pirro made a campaign for U.S. Senator from New York

May 5, 2008: Announced as Host of Judge Jeanine Pirro

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" on The CW

From 2008 to 2011, Jeanine Pirro hosted the weekday television show entitled "Judge Jeanine Pirro" on The CW.

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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 focuses on significant legal stories and airs on weekends.

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September 2011: Show Cancelled Due to Low Ratings

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

2011: Hosts "Justice with Judge Jeanine" on Fox News Channel

From 2011 to 2022, Jeanine Pirro hosted "Justice with Judge Jeanine" on Fox News Channel.

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2012: Wrote the novel Sly Fox

In 2012, Jeanine Pirro, with the assistance of Pete Earley, wrote the novel Sly Fox based on her experiences as an assistant district attorney.

2014: Published Clever Fox: A Dani Fox Novel

In 2014, Jeanine Pirro published the second novel in the series, "Clever Fox: A Dani Fox Novel".

Clever Fox: A Dani Fox Novel (Dani Fox Novels)

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

In 2018, Jeanine Pirro authored the book "Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy".

Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy

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March 16, 2019: Fox News Decided not to air Pirro's Show

On March 16, 2019, Fox News chose not to air Jeanine Pirro's show in response to her controversial comments, replacing it with a Scandalous rebroadcast in its place.

March 30, 2019: Justice with Judge Jeanine Resumed Airing

On March 30, 2019, "Justice with Judge Jeanine" resumed airing on Fox News after a period of suspension due to controversial remarks made by Pirro.

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July 2019: Pirro Named to Board of Directors of HeavenlyRx

In July 2019, Jeanine Pirro was named to the board of directors of HeavenlyRx, a cannabis company manufacturing CBD products.

2019: Published "Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge: The Left's Plot to Remake America"

In 2019, Jeanine Pirro published her book "Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge: The Left's Plot to Remake America".

Radicals, Resistance, and Revenge: The Left's Plot to Remake America

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September 23, 2020: Published "Don't Lie to Me: and Stop Trying to Steal Our Freedom"

On September 23, 2020, Jeanine Pirro published her book "Don't Lie to Me: and Stop Trying to Steal Our Freedom".

Don't Lie to Me: And Stop Trying to Steal Our Freedom

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January 12, 2022: Pirro Became Co-host on The Five

On January 12, 2022, it was announced that Jeanine Pirro would become a permanent co-host on "The Five" starting January 24, which would lead to the end of Justice with Judge Jeanine.

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