| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Joey Jackson |
| Sister | Not Known |
| Age / How old / Birthday / Date of Birth / DOB | September 15, 1966. As of 2025, he is around 59 years old. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Wife / Engaged / Spouse / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| Where did Joey Jackson go to law school? | He attended Hofstra Law School. While in law school, he served as editor for the Hofstra Labor & Employment Law Journal. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | Hispanic |
| Nationality | American |
Wikipedia Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Joey Jackson is an American criminal defense attorney who works as a legal analyst for the news networks, CNN and HLN.
Personal Life : Parents, Family and Education
- Joey Jackson was born on September 15, 1966, in New York City. He grew up in the Bronx, and went to the St Frances of Rome elementary school before attending Iona Preparatory High School in New Rochelle. Both schools are run by Catholic organizations.
- He then went on to college at The College at Brockport, State University of New York, where he graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was the student body president while he was a student there.
- In 1992, he earned his Master’s degree in Public Administration (MPA) from the State University of New York Albany.
- In 1995, Joey graduated as a Doctor of Law (Juris Doctor) from The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. While there, he was the editor of the Hofstra Labor and Employment Journal. He was also on two separate trial teams, the National Moot Court and the National Trial.
- Joey married his wife, Katia Hollant, in 1997. Together they have a son, Justin. Justin graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2020.
- Katia and Joey met on an elevator and knew he would marry her one day. Katia is a Zumba instructor and is passionate about fitness. The couple now lives in New York City.
Career, Job, Salary and Net Worth :
- Joey was admitted to the New York Bar in 1995. From 1995 to 1998, Joey worked in the New York County District Attorney’s Office as an assistant to the District Attorney. While there, Joey prosecuted various felony and misdemeanor cases across the spectrum, from domestic violence to murders.
- In 1996, Joey was named an adjunct professor at Monroe College in the Bronx. He worked there until 2013 alongside his litigation work and led courses on Business Law and Civil Rights.
- In 1998, the law firm Koehler & Isaacs hired him as senior trial counsel. He remained there until 2018 and provided litigation for criminal cases, labor arbitrations, and negotiations of civil and criminal issues, alongside wrongful imprisonment and police brutality cases.
- In the early part of his TV career, Joey provided legal commentary for Fox News for almost 5 years, without any compensation! Later, he was offered a contract with Court TV, after which he headed to CNN.
- Joey was recruited by CNN/HLN in 2013 and has since been a frequent and insightful contributor when it comes to political commentary on a wide range of issues, both external and internal.
- His legal expertise and in-depth knowledge have made him a very sought-after contributor. Besides his stint on CNN, Joey has also appeared on networks like Fox News, Court TV, In Session, ABC, NBC, MSNBC, and Fox Business.
- In 2018, Jackson started his own law firm Watford Jackson Law, with his mentor, Gregor J. Watford.
Fun Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Joey is a fan of soul music legend Aretha Franklin, and he attended the celebration in memory of her life in September 2018.
- He has a pet cat, Sir Jayden.
- Joey’s son Justin interned for him at Koehler & Isaacs.
- Joey enjoys boxing, and sometimes attends boxing matches and events.
- He has some Hispanic heritage.
- In 2014, Joey was awarded the “Hall of Heritage Award” by the Brockport Alumni Association.
- On the lawyers review site Avvo, Joey has 3 5-star reviews.
- Is Joey Jackson related to Michael Jackson / Jesse Jackson? : Joey is not related to any of them.
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Joey is a very gracious young man.
Do you think prosecutors will bring up the multiple phone calls that Alex Murtaugh made about the content of the calls?
Hey Joey Jackson,
I need help. The prosecutor in the town where I live (Utica New York) is covering up or hiding evidence. Police officers do false reports. I know this is a crime, but I can’t get them to pay any attention to me.
Mr. Joey Jackson congratulations. He is a true gentleman and a good attorney. God bless him.
Joey Jackson rocks!
George Floyd was a career criminal, did 10 years in the pen, was involved in a house break-in where he threatened a pregnant woman with a gun, was passing counterfeit money when arrested, and was doing drugs. His lifestylye killed him, not Chauvin. Wake up, people!
You deserve everything you get, I hate you all right to my very soul.
I absolutely adore Joey Jackson. He is amazing, smart, honest, speaks clearly and concisely! When he appears on TV, I make sure to listen to every word! We can tell he’s a kind and generous person, may God Bless him and his family.
Mr. Joey Jackson, I have been watching you on TV for some time, and I am 75 yrs old and i am taken back by how eloquent you speak, and your awesome mannerisms. I am very impressed. God Bless you and keep up your great work defending people.
MR. Attorney Joey Jackson,
YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO SO MANY ALL DIFFERENT RACES AND AGES. THANK YOU. I WANT TO SEE MORE OF YOU ON TELEVISION!
You are so fair and honorable. You have such a clear speaking voice. Bless you and your family.
Joey,
I address you as Joey because you are the most gracious and down-to-earth lawyer I have had the pleasure of listening too. You have a gift of teaching your audience. You are smart, concise, and have a way of making your audience understand complex issues. What a wonderful and motivational professor you would be for young minds. Maybe that’s in your distant future?
LOL, I want to thank you for the respect and honor you bring to the law. We don’t see that much anymore. I believe we all need equal justice as you exemplify. Thank you Mr. Joey Jackson for being a great human being and an excellent lawyer. Someone raised you right!
Thanks,
Grandy Sandy
Mr. Jackson,
My hero! Keep up the great work. We need more attorneys like you.
KEEP up the good work you are doing mr Jackson blessings to you and fam. We are fans of yours hete in Niagara falls
To Mr. Jackson, I got to tell you, you are my hero. When I Googled you and found out that you are seventy- years old I almost fell off my couch. I made a promise to myself to redoubled my efforts in terms of taking care of myself. I am sixty- six years old and most people I meet think i’m Between forty- five and fifty years old. But you hit the aging process out of the park. I enjoy your analysis on CNN please keep up the good work. Thank you.
If Mr. Jackson was born in 1966, he would not be seventy years of age! He would be 54 yrs.of age.
He was born in 1966
He is 54 years old. 54. Lol!
Keep up the good work. You are an excellent attorney!
Mr. Jackson: This message is coming from the City of Pittsburgh, Pa. I just wanted to commend you on your class and tenacity. I have been watching you on HLN and various other chanels for years and enjoy your analogy of legal situations…You should have your own television show!!
Joey Jackson addressed an issue on HLN that not many address. The criminal acts of people are often a product of mental illness. Incarceration is totally necessary but parole will allow the untreated criminal to repeat his/her crimes again and again. Just think what the treatment/cure of mental illness will produce: less drug use/abuse, less multiple shootings, more employment, less child abuse, the list goes on. Bring back asylums and reduce crime.