- Born
- Birth nameJeanine Ferris
- Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- Jeanine Pirro was born on June 2, 1951 in Elmira, New York, USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), Judge Jeanine Pirro (2008) and God's Not Dead: We the People (2021). She was previously married to Albert J. Pirro, Jr..
- SpouseAlbert J. Pirro, Jr.(August 23, 1975 - 2013) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenAlex PirroChristi Pirro
- ParentsEsther Awad FerrisNasser Ferris
- Pirro began her career as an Assistant District Attorney in Westchester County, New York, in 1975. She created one of the nation's first domestic violence units. She was later elected as the first female District Attorney of Westchester County, New York. She served three terms in that role.
- Jeanine Pirro was the first woman to be elected as a judge of the Westchester County Court. She was elected to the position in November 1990.
- Has three dogs, a Huskie named Lancelot, and two poodles; and two pigs.
- Release of her book, "To Punish and Protect: A DA's Fight Against a System That Coddles Criminals" by Jeanine with Catherine Whitney.
- She is the daughter of Esther (Awad) and Nasser Ferris, who are of Lebanese descent. Her former husband, whose surname is Pirro, is of Italian ancestry.
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