Alan Jackson (lawyer)
Alan Jay Jackson (1965-)[1] is an American attorney based in Los Angeles, California. He is recognized for his extensive career in both prosecution and defense within the criminal law sector.
Early life and education
Jackson was born in Texas. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1991. He went on to earn his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1994.[2]
Career
Jackson's career began at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, where he notably served as Assistant Head Deputy of the Major Crimes Division.[3][4] During his tenure, he prosecuted high-profile cases, including the trial of Phil Spector.[5] He ran for district Attorney in 2012.[6]
Shortly after losing his election for District Attorney, Jackson transitioned to private practice in 2013,[7], joining Palmer, Lombardi & Donohue LLP as a partner.[8] He has handled high-profile civil and criminal litigation and has been recognized as one of California's Top 100 Lawyers.[9] His clients have included Kevin Spacey[10] and Karen A. Read.[11][12]
Personal life
Jackson is also a veteran of the United States Air Force, which he joined prior to pursuing his legal career.[13]
References
- ^ "Alan Jackson Defends TV Ad in Race for District Attorney". w.tonymedley.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ https://profiles.superlawyers.com/california/los-angeles/lawyer/alan-j-jackson/696b2577-b62d-49e4-b70b-704cad885ec4.html
- ^ "Karen Read murder trial: A guide to the key players you need to know". Boston 25 News. 2024-05-10. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "District Attorney candidate Alan Jackson talks about the status of his campaign". LAist. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Trying Times". Pepperdine University. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Alan Jackson, a winner with jurors, takes his case to be D.A. to voters". Los Angeles Times. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Alan Jackson, whose bid for D.A.'s job failed, to leave office". Los Angeles Times. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Prosecutor Alan Jackson Joins Palmer Lombardi". Lawdragon. 2013-02-08. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Alumni in the Field of Criminal Legal Practice | Certificate | Pepperdine Caruso School of Law". law.pepperdine.edu. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Wu, Sarah. "Here's what you need to know about Kevin Spacey's lawyer, Alan Jackson". BostonGlobe.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Tiwari, Ruhi (2024-06-27). "Karen Read's lawyer Alan Jackson has 96 % career success rate". The Super Slice. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ Patkin, Abby. "Who is on Karen Read's defense team?". www.boston.com. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ "Alan Jackson, a winner with jurors, takes his case to be D.A. to voters". Los Angeles Times. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2024-07-26.