About Judge Jeanine!

September 17, 2008 by judgejeaninepirro
Judge Jeanine Pirro

Judge Jeanine Pirro

Jeanine Pirro has fought for justice and the public good throughout her distinguished career as a public servant and an elected public official. She has run for and won elective office and is a sought after legal analyst and judicial commentator to the national media. Jeanine Pirro is also a noted author and a devoted mother. As the first female District Attorney for Westchester County, New York, Jeanine Pirro brought nationwide attention to her office through innovative crime prevention programs. As an Assistant District Attorney, she had a 100% conviction rate trying major felonies including rape, murder and child abuse homicides. Pirro also crusaded to raise awareness of crimes against women and spearheaded one of the nation’s first domestic violence units responding to the needs of women and children victimized by family members.  Jeanine Pirro was also the first female elected judge to the County Court.  Her pithy comments and robust knowledge of the law will aid her as she resolves small claims cases in front of the cameras. Jeanine Pirro has also appeared as an expert legal commentator on “The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet,” and “The Today Show,” among others. 

Jeanine Pirro is a driven individual committed to bettering the world for those around her. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in just three years and, at age 15, volunteered at her local District Attorney’s office. Jeanine Pirro went on to earn her B.A. from the University of Buffalo, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa. Pirro received her Juris Doctor from the Albany Law School of Union University where she was an editor on the law review. In 1997, People Magazine named Jeanine Pirro as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People.