About Alan
Biography
Alan is the former Assistant Head Deputy, Major Crimes Division, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office from 1995-2013. He was named Prosecutor of the Year in 2010 by the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Prosecutor of the Year in 2008 by the Association of Deputy District Attorneys, Los Angeles County.
Alan has wn numerous high profile murder cases, including the murder conviction of celebrity record producer Phil Spector; secured a murder conviction against infamous mastermind Mike Goodwin (racing legend Mickey Thompson's murderer) from a decades old cold case; and won a murder conviction of Charlie Samuel (17 year old Lily Burke's kidnapper and murderer).
Additionally, Alan led delegations to Tokyo, Japan and developed a relationship with the Japanese Ministry of Justice. This in turn led to the international extradition of a Japanese businessman who had murdered his wife in Los Angeles in the early 1980's.
Alan tried 85 cases in front of a jury with a career victory rate of over 96%.
His expertise includes the high profile, complex criminal defense cases as well as white collar criminal defense.
Alan is also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served as a jet engine mechanic.
And, since 2013 he has been a consulting producer on the Showtime series "Ray Donovan."
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 31 years
State: California
Acquired: 1994
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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12 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
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 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.
Posted by anonymous | May 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Attorney in LA!
Having Alan Jackson as my lead attorney on 3 separate cases (one felony, and two misdemeanors) was the best decision of my life. I was facing 6-8 years in prison, and he was able to have all three charges dismissed. He's got the skills, connections, and the charisma to aid anyone in any situation. ...
Alan Jay Jackson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
1995 - Present
California District Attorneys AssociationMember
1995 - Present
National District Attorneys AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Prosecutors Research InstituteMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Guilty
Guilty
Guilty
Guilty
Guilty
Charges dismissed
Not filed
Case dismissed
Misdemeanor, probation, no jail
Infraction, no jail, no fines
All charges dismissed
All charges dismissed
Successful
Education
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2016
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2008
2004
Languages
English