Alina Habba Biography 2024 Age, Born, Family, Salary, Net Worth And More Details

Alina Saad Habba born March 25, 1984 is an American attorney and the managing partner of Habba, Madaio & Associates, a law firm headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, with an additional office in New York City.

Alina Habba Biography 2024

Since 2021, she has served as a legal spokesperson for former U.S. president Donald Trump and as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump’s Super PAC. In 2024, she was considered a leading candidate for the role of Trump’s Press Secretary.

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Alina Habba Biography Details

Born
Alina Saad Habba

March 25, 1984 (age 40)

Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
EducationLehigh University (BA)
Widener University (JD)
OccupationLawyer
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Matthew Eyet
(m. 2011; div. 2019)
  • Gregg Reuben
(m. 2020)
Children3

Alina Habba Early Life

Habba was born in Summit, New Jersey, to Chaldean Catholic parents who had emigrated from Iraq in the early 1980s to escape persecution. She grew up with two siblings, and her father, Saad F. Habba, is a gastroenterologist. Habba graduated from Kent Place School in 2002 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in political science from Lehigh University in 2005. From 2005 to 2007, Habba worked in the fashion industry, focusing on accessories production and marketing alongside executives at Marc Jacobs. While she enjoyed her time in fashion, she eventually decided to pursue a legal career for financial reasons. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2010.

Alina Habba Bio

Information
Details
Full Name
Alina Saad Habba
Date of Birth
March 25, 1984
Place of Birth
Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
Education
Lehigh University (BA), Widener University (JD)
Profession
Lawyer
Political Party
Republican
Marital Status
Married to Gregg Reuben (2020 – present), previously married to Matthew Eyet (2011–2019)
Children
3

Early Life and Education

Category
Information
Birthplace
Summit, New Jersey
Family Background
Chaldean Catholic parents from Iraq
Siblings
2 siblings
High School
Kent Place School, Class of 2002
Undergraduate Degree
Political Science from Lehigh University (2005)
Law Degree
Juris Doctor from Widener University Commonwealth Law School (2010)

Alina Habba Legal Career

Legal Milestone
Description
Law Clerk
Eugene J. Codey Jr., Civil Superior Court, New Jersey (2010-2011)
Associate
Tompkins, McGuire, Wachenfeld & Barry, LLP (2011-2013)
Managing Partner
Sandelands Eyet LLP (2013-2020)
Law Firm Founded
Habba, Madaio & Associates (2020 – Present)

Cases Handled by Alina Habba

Case Type
Case Description
Class Action
Represented in a federal class action against a New Jersey nursing home for negligence and consumer fraud violations.
Defamation
Defended Trump in a defamation lawsuit by Summer Zervos, later leading to a countersuit from Trump.
Asset Valuation
Represented Trump in investigations regarding his asset valuations for banks.

Trump Legal Representation Timeline

Year
Major Event in Legal Representation
2021
Joined Trump legal team, replaced former attorneys. Filed $100 million lawsuit against The New York Times and others.
2021 (Oct)
Defended Trump in defamation countersuit from Summer Zervos.
2022 (Feb)
Represented Trump in a case regarding false asset representations.
2022 (Nov)
Defended Trump in a defamation case with Summer Zervos.

Controversies and Legal Challenges

Incident
Details
Non-disclosure Agreement
Lawsuit filed in 2023 for allegedly inducing an employee to sign an illegal non-disclosure agreement.
Lawsuit by Former Employee
Sued by Na’Syia Drayton for alleged racist comments and inappropriate office behavior (2022).
Sanctions
In 2023, Habba and her firm were fined $50,000 for filing a politically motivated lawsuit deemed meritless.

Personal Legal Cases

Case Type
Outcome
Nursing Home Lawsuit
Federal class action against New Jersey nursing home for negligence.
Tuition Refund
Represented a student in a lawsuit against the University of Bridgeport over tuition refunds due to class format changes.
Facebook Lawsuit
Represented Siggy Flicker in a case against Facebook for disabling her account after a political post.

Alina Habba Political Involvement

Political Role
Description
Trump Legal Spokesperson
Became Trump’s legal spokesperson in 2021.
MAGA Advisor
Senior advisor to Trump’s Super PAC, MAGA, Inc.
Press Secretary Candidate
Tip for 2024 Trump Press Secretary role.

Work as Trump’s Attorney (2021-2024)

Year
Key Events
2021
Joined Trump’s legal team, filed lawsuits against The New York Times and others.
2022
Defended Trump in asset valuation cases and other legal battles.
2023
Defended Trump in defamation cases and faced legal sanctions.
2024
Represented Trump in the E. Jean Carroll trial and other ongoing cases.

Alina Habba Professional Challenges

Challenge
Facts
Lawsuit Dismissals
Some of Habba’s major lawsuits, like the defamation suit against Hillary Clinton, were dismissed.
Legal Sanctions
Faced sanctions in 2023 over the filing of politically motivated lawsuits.
Controversial Cases
Represented Trump in highly controversial cases, including allegations of sexual misconduct.

Public Speaking and Media Appearances

Event
Description
Republican National Convention
Spoke at the 2024 convention ahead of Trump’s introduction.
Press Appearances
Frequently appears to defend Trump and address legal issues.
Turning Point USA
Addressed the audience at a conference in December 2023.

Personal Life

Family Member
Role
Parents
Chaldean Catholic, father is a gastroenterologist.
Siblings
2 siblings
Spouse (1st)
Matthew Eyet (married 2011–2019)
Spouse (2nd)
Gregg Reuben (married 2020 – present)
Children
3

Notable Public Figures and Cases Involved

Person/Entity
Associated Case
Summer Zervos
Defamation case and countersuit for Trump.
Siggy Flicker
Lawsuit against Facebook.
E. Jean Carroll
Lawsuit involving Trump, with Habba leading defense.
Michael Cohen
Federal civil lawsuit involving Cohen’s criticisms of Trump.

Legal Team and Firm Information

Team/Entity
Details
Law Firm
Habba, Madaio & Associates, established in 2020.
Key Lawyers
Alina Habba, Michael T. Madaio, Jamie Alan Sasson.
Office Locations
Bedminster, NJ and New York City.

Alina Habba Legal Licensing

State
License Status
New Jersey
Licensed
New York
Licensed
Connecticut
Licensed

Alina Habba Net Worth

Alina Habba has a speculated net worth of $1 million.

Alina Habba Summary

Alina Habba is a highly influential lawyer, particularly known for her work representing Donald Trump in numerous legal battles. She has had a significant career trajectory, starting from a clerkship to managing her own law firm, Habba, Madaio & Associates. Over the years, she has gained recognition for handling complex and high-profile legal cases, although her work has been marred

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