Alan Jay Jackson

Alan Jay Jackson

3.3
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

888 West Sixth Street., Fourth Floor, Los Angeles, CA

About Alan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 31 years

State: California

Acquired: 1994

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Werksman Jackson Hathaway & Quinn

888 West Sixth Street., Fourth Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071-1406

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Alan Jay Jackson's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2025 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Terrible

Do not hire him. Do not give your hard earned money to him. He will make up lies and ruin peoples lives. His lies have terrorized a whole state of innocent people. He has no conscious and no morals. If you need an attorney hire someone who has morals and ethics.

Posted by Heather | August 08, 2024

Liar

He’s a liar and he divided Nantucket over his sick lies. He’s now doing the exact same thing with Karen Read, who he seems to be very cozy with. He has no soul and no morals. He doesn’t care about victims or people all he cares about is money and fame

Posted by Jennifer | July 02, 2024 | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney

The fact that you all leave a review, even though he never represented you or you even met him because you feel Karen Reed is guilty. It’s disgusting. The prosecutors did a horrible job, so did the law-enforcement form Mr. Jackson is there to make sure she has due process. I think he’s an amazing att...orney and did a incredible job. If I’m ever wrongly accused, I want him on my side. Anybody that think she’s guilty did not watch the trial and can’t comprehend what “reasonable doubt” is.

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2024 | Criminal Defense

Best in Massachusetts

Thank you Mr. Jackson for not only being the BEST defense Attorney for Karen Read but also being gentlemen. Who goes after the bad guy without question, only seeking the truth… No matter who they are, no backing down heading forward. I enjoyed every day of watching you at your best… KUDOS to you and... your team….she is Not Guilty!!! DH

Posted by Alex B. | June 17, 2024

Fantastic Defense attorney

Alan Jackson is an incredibly skilled and seasoned attorney. He has passion for his clients and the law and you would be a fool not to hire him.

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Alan Jay Jackson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Brenner

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Baruch

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is charismatic. His in court personality is forceful and persuasive. In the matter we are working on together, I am getting emails and texts from him at 11:00 PM- there is no question about his desire to succeed for his clients. If you are in trouble, hire Alan."

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Pat Carey

Litigation lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Having known Mr. Jackson for several years and seen him in court, simply put, he is "the best". As I young law student, I aspired to have the skills and courtroom confidence that Mr. Jackson does, and to this day, 8 years later I still do. If I was personally in a bind, I would immediately go to Mr. Jackson to seek his advice and if necessary, representation. As a colleague, you could not ask for a brighter and more sharp attorney."

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Joel Baruch

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Gregory Brenner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Pat Carey

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

Prosecutor of the Year, Los Angeles County Bar Association

2009

Top 100 Lawyers in California, Daily Journal

2008

Prosecutor of the Year, Association of Deputy District Attorneys

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Werksman Jackson Hathaway & Quinn

2014 - 2015

Partner, Brown White & Newhouse

2013 - 2014

Partner, Palmer Lombardi & Donahue

1995 - 2013

Assistant Head Deputy, Los Angeles County District Attorney

Associations

1995 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

California District Attorneys Association

Member

1995 - Present

National District Attorneys Association

Member

1995 - Present

American Prosecutors Research Institute

Member

1994 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Samuel

Guilty

People v. Spector

Guilty

People v. Goodwin

Guilty

People v. Espinoza

Guilty

People v. Miura

Guilty

Murder charges dropped

Charges dismissed

NBA star facing felony charges

Not filed

Saudi citizen accused

Case dismissed

RN charged with several felonies

Misdemeanor, probation, no jail

Police Officer charged

Infraction, no jail, no fines

Son of Saudi Sheikh accused

All charges dismissed

Real Estate broker with 8 felony counts

All charges dismissed

People v. Espinoza

Successful

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Education

1994

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Texas

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2016

People Magazine Cop who reported knife found...

2015

Los Angeles Times L.A. Accusations against Bill Cosby...

2015

Fox News Charlie Sheen HIV admission...

2015

Los Angeles Times Saudi Prince avoids felony...

2015

Los Angeles Times Venice Beach Hotel Owner...

2015

NBC News Caitlyn Jenner could face...

2008

Lawyers & Judges Publishing Company A Prosecutor’s Perspective

2004

United States Department of Justice What Local Prosecutors Need to Know. American Prosecutors Research Institute

Languages

English

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