Alan Jay Jackson (born 1965) [1] is an American attorney based in Los Angeles, California. He is recognized for his career in both prosecution and defense within the criminal law sector.
Jackson was born in Texas. He served in the United States Air Force for four years from 1983 to 1987 as a jet engine mechanic. [2] [3] He attended the University of Texas at Austin, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1991. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor degree from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1994. [4]
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. [5] [6] During his tenure, he prosecuted high-profile cases, including the trial of Phil Spector. [7] He ran for District Attorney in 2012. [8]
Shortly after losing his election for District Attorney, Jackson transitioned to private practice in 2013, [9] joining Palmer, Lombardi & Donohue LLP as a partner. [10] He has handled high-profile civil and criminal litigation and has been recognized as one of California's Top 100 Lawyers. [11] His clients have included Kevin Spacey [12] and Karen A. Read. [13] [14]
In 2025, Jackson was involved in a high-profile Massachusetts murder trial (Commonwealth v. Read). On June 18, Read was found not guilty on the three major charges; the jury did find her guilty of the lesser charge of OUI, for which she received a year's probation. [15] [16] [17]