Early Life and Education of Jeanine Pirro: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Jeanine Pirro. From birth to education, explore key events.

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

June 2, 1951: Jeanine Pirro's Birth

On June 2, 1951, Jeanine Ferris Pirro was born. She is an American television host, lawyer, and author.

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1975: Received J.D. Degree at Albany Law School

In 1975, Jeanine Pirro received her J.D. degree at Albany Law School, where she was an editor of the law review.

1986: Claimed to Never Lose 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 conducting a bedside investigation of Maria Amaya, who was charged with murder.

December 31, 1993: Anne Scripps Douglas Murdered

On December 31, 1993, within hours of Pirro's inauguration as District Attorney, Anne Scripps Douglas was murdered, increasing Pirro's national profile.

March 1994: Scott Douglas's Body Washed Ashore

In early March 1994, Scott Douglas's body washed ashore in Riverdale, further highlighting Pirro's increased media presence.

2000: Pirro Supported New York 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 Described Her Political Positions

In 2005, during her campaign for the US Senate in New York, Jeanine Pirro described herself 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," Her positions were described as politically moderate during her Senate run. Pirro supported a woman's right to an abortion, including U.S. taxpayer funding of abortion through Medicaid.

2005: Number of trials disputed

In 2005, it was disputed among colleagues that the number of trials Jeanine Pirro personally handled was not more than 10.

2006: Pirro Supported Anti-Discrimination Protections for LGBT People

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

2007: Pirro and Husband Separated

Due to their "tumultuous" relationship, Jeanine Pirro and her husband separated in 2007.

2012: Pirro Diagnosed with Cancer

In 2012, Jeanine Pirro was diagnosed with cancer. She revealed the diagnosis in her 2018 book.

2013: Pirro's Divorce Finalized

Jeanine Pirro's divorce was finalized in 2013.

2016: Pirro Advocated for Trump's Agenda

In 2016, Jeanine Pirro "steadfastly encouraged Trump to press harder on his agenda of disruption and provocation." at the White House.

2016: Pirro Supported Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential Race

In 2016, Jeanine Pirro supported Donald Trump in the presidential race. After the release of the Access Hollywood tape, Pirro defended Trump, stating that he has always been a gentleman in her experiences.

April 2018: Posed with Book in Oval Office

In April 2018, Donald Trump posed with Jeanine Pirro and her book "Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy" in the Oval Office.

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

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May 2018: Pirro Said Trump Fulfilled Biblical Prophecy

In May 2018, Jeanine Pirro stated that Donald Trump had "fulfilled" a "biblical prophecy" by moving the US embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

June 2018: Pirro Supported Trump's Pardon of Dinesh D'Souza

In June 2018, Jeanine Pirro supported Donald Trump's pardon of conservative activist Dinesh D'Souza, who was convicted of "illegal campaign contributions", as she believed D'Souza was prosecuted for his politics due to his political documentary movies. Pirro had also referred to Attorney General Jeff Sessions as "the most dangerous man in America."

July 2018: Pirro Defended Trump's Refusal to Condemn Russian Interference

In July 2018, after Donald Trump was criticized for refusing to condemn Russian interference in the 2016 election while standing with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Jeanine Pirro defended Trump.

2018: Pirro Revealed Cancer Diagnosis

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

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

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November 2019: Pirro Described Trump as Superhuman

In November 2019, Jeanine Pirro described Donald Trump as "almost superhuman".

December 2019: Pirro Suggested Trump Made it Possible to Say "Merry Christmas" Again

In December 2019, Jeanine Pirro suggested that Donald Trump had made it possible for people to say "Merry Christmas" again.

February 2020: Pirro Predicted Impeachment Would Cause Democrats to Lose Majority

In February 2020, Jeanine Pirro predicted that the impeachment of Donald Trump would be so unpopular that Democrats would lose their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2020 elections, which did not happen.

March 2020: Show from Home Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

In March 2020, Jeanine Pirro hosted her show from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She experienced "technical difficulties" and appeared in a disheveled state, leading to speculation about her condition.