Claim: Jeanine Pirro represented the state in cases about domestic abuse.
Evidence: Jeanine Ferris Pirro -LRB- born June 2 , 1951 -RRB- is a former judge and District Attorney from the state of New York.
In the United States , a District Attorney -LRB- DA -RRB- represents the state government in the prosecution of criminal offenses , and is the chief law enforcement officer and legal officer of that state 's jurisdiction.
As DA Pirro gained considerable visibility in cases regarding domestic abuse and crimes against the elderly.