Introduction :
- Albert Pirro is an attorney from White Plains, New York. Although he has been in the practice of law for a few decades, he is most well-known for being Jeanine Pirro’s ex-husband & the controversy surrounding his questionable tax practices some years ago.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
- Pirro’s path toward becoming an attorney began in 1965, when he attended St. Bonaventure University, the country’s first Franciscan school, as an undergraduate.
- In 1969, Pirro graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He immediately went on to get his master’s from the State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany).
- In 1971, he graduated with a Master’s degree in criminal justice, and in 1974, he graduated with his J.D. from Albany Law School.
- Albert is also known by his full name ‘Albert J. Pirro Jr.’
Albert Pirro Net Worth & Professional Career :
- Shortly after becoming a certified lawyer, Pirro became a major name in New York.
- After gaining experience under other firms, he opened his own law firm with a partner called “Pirro Buley & Associates.”
- Pirro’s firm went on to see great success, and soon expanded to cover 32 separate businesses.
- He became one of Westchester’s top real estate lawyers and even began lobbying for big clients such as Coca-Cola Bottling, the Greater New York Hospital Association, and Trump Hotel & Casino Resorts.
Personal Life Details :
Marriage :
- Albert’s time in prison took a subsequent toll on his family’s life, particularly his relationship to his wife Jeanine Pirro who was, at the time, the New York District Attorney.
- Pirro met Jeanine at Albany Law School when they were both working toward their J.D. degree.
- In 1975, they married each other and began building their law careers side-by-side.
- They eventually had two children who were ages 11 and 15 at the time of Pirro’s arrest.
Divorce :
- Before the arrest, Jeanine was gaining momentum in the political ring and was said to be on track to run for governor in a few years.
- Pirro’s arrest derailed that plan & made the public challenge her credibility, which ultimately put a great strain on their relationship.
- In 2013, after being separated for some time, the couple divorced.
- Since then, Pirro has returned to White Plains and opened a new law firm, where he continues to work.
Controversy & Prison Time :
- On June 22, 2000, Albert’s credibility came crashing down after being arrested for 34 counts of tax fraud and conspiracy.
- The lawyer had been charging large-ticket items like Ferraris and vacation homes to his businesses in order to evade certain tax laws.
- A judge totaled his expenses to be over $1.2 million.
- After it became clear to Pirro that he would be going to jail, he resigned from his many lobbying ventures and left his law firm, changing the name to Buley Public Affairs. He waived his right to appeal in exchange for a lesser sentence.
- On November 1, 2000, Pirro was sentenced to 29 months in prison — a light sentence, considering prosecutors had pushed for 33.
- On January 9, 2001, he was escorted to a minimum-security federal prison in Eglin, Florida.
