Judge Jeanine Pirro is a highly respected former District Attorney and County Court Judge, elected politician, sought-after legal commentator, author, champion of women's rights, and mother of two. She now brings her many years of professional and life experience to the daytime television court genre with her own show, Judge Jeanine Pirro, airing weekdays on Fox. In May 2010, the show received it's first Emmy Nomination.
Born in the small upstate New York farming town of Elmira, Judge Jeanine Pirro, (nee Ferris) is one of New York's most acclaimed politicians. Pirro graduated from Notre Dame High School in three years, earned a B.A. from University of Buffalo, Magna Cum Laude, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, and received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) law degree from Albany Law School of Union University, where she was on law review. Pirro became an Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County in 1975, and in 1990, Pirro became the first female judge to sit on the county court bench.
In 1993, Judge Jeanine Pirro was elected District Attorney of Westchester County, once again setting precedent as the first female to hold that position. Pirro was re-elected in 1997 and again in 2001. Prosecuting murder, rape, domestic violence, and other important cases, Jeanine Pirro received considerable recognition for her work as a leading advocate for victims of domestic violence, enacting game-changing laws. Judge Jeanine Pirro also gained national visibility, appearing on television programs such as "Larry King Live" and "Nightline." In 1997, People magazine named Pirro one of its 50 Most Beautiful People.
In 2006, Judge Jeanine Pirro's career was catapulted to a new level when she was chosen as the Republican Party's candidate for New York State Attorney General.
Judge Jeanine Pirro has been a legal analyst, contributor, and a guest commentator on FOX news. She has made numerous appearances as a legal analyst on CNN, and such shows as "Today," "Good Morning America," "The Early Show", and "60 Minutes". As a constant presence in the courtroom, politics, and television, Pirro now brings her considerable life experience and no-nonsense yet compassionate voice to her viewers each day.
"Judge Pirro was the "star" last night – she was just perfect – Israel Cancer Research Fund could not have asked for more in support of its lifesaving Cancer research. Her comments were right on target, she was so gracious with ICRF's guests and her co-honorees...and we think she enjoyed our "surprise" guest – the legendary Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary."
-on Judge Jeanine Pirro receiving the 2009 Women of Action Award from ICRF
- Speech Topics
- Court Shows
- Victim Rights
- Domestic Violence