Jeanine Pirro

Birth Name:

Jeanine Ferris

Birth Place:

Elmira, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Writer, Producer

Became an assistant district attorney for Westchester Country, N․Y․, and was the first female to prosecute murder cases there
In 1978, started the first domestic violence unit in a prosecutor's office in the nation
In 1990, she was the first woman to serve as a Westchester County Court judge
In 1997, she was appointed to chair the New York State Commission on Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board
She is a former Westchester, N․Y․, District Attorney
Perhaps best known for her show "Judge Pirro" and "Justice with Judge Jeanine․"
Her notable legal career spans over 30 years, starting in 1975

Fast Facts