Early Life & Meeting
Jeanine Ferris Pirro grew up in Elmira, New York.
Albert Pirro earned his law degree in 1974 and later worked as a lawyer and lobbyist.
They met while both studying law at Albany Law School in the early 1970s.
They married in 1975.
Career Highlights & Joint Ambitions
Jeanine carved out a career in public service. She became the first woman elected as both a Westchester County judge and then as its district attorney.
Albert operated as Jeanine’s legal partner in a sense—he worked in real estate, zoning, and lobbying, and supported her political path.
Challenges Begin: Legal Trouble & Personal Strain
In 2000 Albert was convicted on numerous counts of conspiracy and tax evasion—related to hiding over $1 million in personal income through business write‑offs.
Jeanine publicly called the episode “a terrible ordeal for my family, my children.”
Albert served about 17 months in prison after sentencing.
Infidelity and Separation
In the mid‑2000s, the marriage faced further strain. Albert was accused of fathering a child outside the marriage; DNA testing later confirmed he had a daughter with another woman.
In 2007 the couple announced their separation after more than three decades of marriage.
Their divorce was finalized in 2013.
What Jeanine Has Revealed
Jeanine has spoken about the effect of her husband’s conviction and the impact on their family. She described the moment of taking her children to visit their father in prison as “the most difficult day in my life.”
She acknowledged that the marriage shifted: she continued her political career relentlessly, and their partnership transformed from aligned ambitions to divergent paths.
She also revealed her awareness of the public scrutiny. In her 2018 book she reflects on the toll of the personal becoming public.
Legacy & Current Status
Today, Jeanine remains a high‑profile media and legal figure. Meanwhile, Albert has returned to private practice after being pardoned by Donald Trump in 2021 for his 2000 conviction.
Though their marriage did not last, Jeanine’s public disclosures about the marriage add depth to her own story—showing both professional resilience and personal cost.
