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 is the current United States attorney for the District of Columbia, a role she assumed in May 2025. Prior to her national role, Pirro served as a judge, prosecutor, and politician in New York state. She is a prominent figure in media and law, known for her outspoken commentary and legal background.

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1975: Appointment as Assistant District Attorney

In 1975, Jeanine Pirro was appointed as Assistant District Attorney of Westchester County in New York State, where she began her career.

1977: Request to establish a domestic violence bureau

In 1977, Jeanine Pirro requested that her boss apply for a federal grant to establish a bureau specializing in domestic violence, anticipating changes in New York law.

1978: Appointment as 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.

1983: Kathie Durst Disappearance

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

May 26, 1986: Announcement as Lieutenant Governor 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 Lieutenant Governor race

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

1986: Claim of never losing a case

During her 1986 campaign for Lieutenant Governor of New York, Jeanine Pirro boasted to have never lost a case in "about 50 trials."

June 1, 1990: Bedside investigation of Maria Amaya

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

November 1990: Election as Westchester 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 position.

1990: Election as Westchester County Court Judge

In 1990, Jeanine Pirro was elected as a judge of the Westchester County Court in New York. She was the first woman to be elected to that position.

November 1993: Election as Westchester County District Attorney

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

1993: Election as Westchester County District Attorney

In 1993, Jeanine Pirro was elected to the position of Westchester County district attorney. She is the first woman to be elected to that position.

December 31, 1993: Anne Scripps Douglas murder

On December 31, 1993, Anne Scripps Douglas was attacked, and Jeanine Pirro became a frequent media presence due to her reputation as a prosecutor of domestic violence cases.

March 1994: Increased national profile

In March 1994, Jeanine Pirro's national profile increased due to the Anne Scripps Douglas murder case.

June 1994: Frequent television appearances

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

1997: Re-election as Westchester County District Attorney

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

1997: Re-election as District Attorney

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

2001: Re-election as District Attorney

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

2001: Re-election as Westchester County District Attorney

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

May 23, 2005: Announcement of not seeking 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: Announcement of Senate campaign

On August 10, 2005, Jeanine Pirro announced her campaign to challenge Hillary Clinton for U.S. Senator from New York in the 2006 election.

December 21, 2005: Withdrawal from Senate race

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

2005: Dispute over number of trials handled

In 2005, colleagues disputed Jeanine Pirro's claim of having tried "about 50 trials", stating the real number was likely much lower.

May 31, 2006: Nomination 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.

2006: Failed attempt for US Senate and loss for NY Attorney General

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

2006: Senate Campaign

In 2006, Jeanine Pirro was campaigning for US Senate from New York.

May 5, 2008: Announcement of Judge Jeanine Pirro Television Show

On May 5, 2008, The CW Television Network announced that Jeanine Pirro would host a weekday television show named Judge Jeanine Pirro, which would be part of the network's CW Daytime lineup. Two episodes of the show were scheduled to air daily and would be distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television.

2008: Hosting "Judge Jeanine Pirro" on The CW

From 2008, Jeanine Pirro hosted a weekday television show entitled Judge Jeanine Pirro on The CW.

2009: Judge Jeanine Pirro Second Season

In 2009, Judge Jeanine Pirro was cleared for a second season. Unlike its first season, the second season was not exclusive to CW affiliates.

January 2011: Premiere of Justice with Judge Jeanine

In January 2011, Jeanine Pirro became the host of Fox News' Justice with Judge Jeanine, a program that aired on weekends and focused on the big legal stories of the week.

September 2011: Cancellation of Judge Jeanine Pirro

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

2011: Hosting "Justice with Judge Jeanine" on Fox News

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

2018: Publication of "Liars, Leakers, and Liberals"

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 on Fox News.

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 manufacturing CBD products, expressing interest in CBD's benefits.

January 12, 2022: Announcement of Co-Host Position on The Five

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

January 22, 2022: Conclusion of Justice with Judge Jeanine

On January 22, 2022, Justice with Judge Jeanine, hosted by Jeanine Pirro on Fox News, concluded its run.

2022: Co-hosting "The Five" and contribution to NBC News

In 2022, Jeanine Pirro became a co-host of The Five, and she was also a frequent contributor to NBC News, including appearances on The Today Show.

May 8, 2025: Appointment as Interim United States Attorney

On May 8, 2025, President Trump named Jeanine Pirro as the interim United States attorney for the District of Columbia to succeed Ed Martin.

May 2025: Departure from Fox News

In May 2025, Jeanine Pirro left Fox News.

May 2025: End of "The Five" co-hosting position

In May 2025, Jeanine Pirro left her position as co-host of "The Five".

May 2025: Serving as United States attorney

In May 2025, Jeanine Pirro started serving as the United States attorney for the District of Columbia.

May 2025: Appointment as Acting US Attorney

In May 2025, President Trump named Jeanine Pirro as Acting United States Attorney for the District of Columbia.

June 2025: Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee

In June 2025, Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve testified before the Senate Banking Committee.

August 2, 2025: Confirmation 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: Issuance of grand jury subpoenas to the Federal Reserve

On January 9, 2026, Jeanine Pirro's office served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, related to Jerome Powell's testimony and a renovation project, leading to controversy and White House disapproval.