Joey Jackson - New York, NY

Joey Jackson is a nationally recognized Attorney who has for more than two decades represented individuals and Labor Unions in State and Federal Court. Mr. Jackson and his Associates have represented a diverse group of clients under the glare of cameras as well as those who have never attracted public attention. He has built an outstanding career as a defense lawyer representing clients who have fallen into high-stakes personal and professional crises, as well as those who are average citizens in need of his fierce and benevolent counsel.

Prior to Law School, he earned his MPA from SUNY Albany's Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy. While earning his Master's Degree, he worked for the N.Y.S. Assembly Speaker as a Legislative Analyst. He also holds a B.A. from SUNY Brockport, where he participated in the honors program, directed the student-run Legal Information Service, served as student body president, and interned with the N.Y.S. Education Department as well as Congressman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) in Washington, D.C. He also worked for the N.Y.C. Mayor's Office in the Division of Special Projects. In 2020, Mr. Jackson was beyond honored when Brockport constructed an InterCultural Center (ICC) bearing his name: The JOEY JACKSON ICC.

While in law school, he served as editor for the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal. He was also a member of the National Moot Court and National Trial teams where he represented Hofstra Law school by competing with other Moot Court & Trial teams throughout the country. Mr. Jackson also served as the Graduation Speaker for his Law School Class. In 2022, Mr. Jackson was inducted into the Hofstra Law School Hall of Fame, an honor afforded to one Alumni per Graduating Class. He currently sponsors an annual Scholarship for Law Students at Hofstra each and every year.

He is the Principal & Founder of JOEY JACKSON LAW, PLLC., located in Mid-Town Manhattan. The Firm’s Attorneys, who are highly skilled advocates, are talented problem solvers— available to assist clients 24 hours a day, seven days a week: 1-833-JOEYJACKSON (563-9522). In addition to a plethora of other clients, The Firm has the privilege of defending and protecting the Members of the 2nd largest Law Enforcement Union in the Country, the New York City Correction Officers Benevolent Association (COBA), achieving historic victories and having unprecedented success.

Mr. Jackson has been a member of the New York Bar since 1995. After graduating from Hofstra Law School, he was appointed Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan under Robert M. Morgenthau.

Following a successful career as a prosecutor where he received the Distinguished Public Service Award, Mr. Jackson joined a Manhattan Law Firm where he serves as Senior Trial Counsel specializing in Criminal Defense and Labor & Employment. Mr. Jackson has tried cases and received favorable verdicts in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, as well as Nassau, Suffolk and Rockland Counties. He also handles federal cases in both the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Mr. Jackson is also a former adjunct professor at Monroe College where he taught Business & Civil Rights Law. His straight-talking legal expertise has always been held in high regard by media outlets as evidenced by his commentary over the years on the Fox News Channel, Fox Business Channel, MSNBC, ABC, Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, and Court TV. He currently serves as a Legal Analyst for CNN.