Top Lawyer Steps Down in Nick Reiner Double Murder Trial
A major shake-up in the Nick Reiner case as his high-profile lawyer Alan Jackson steps aside, with a new public defender taking over and the court date pushed back.
There’s been a major development in the high-profile case involving Nick Reiner, accused of killing his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner. Alan Jackson, the well-known barrister who had been handling Reiner’s defence, has officially withdrawn from the case. Jackson, who’s no stranger to the spotlight after representing the likes of Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein, made the announcement outside court on 7 January.
Jackson told reporters,
“We feel we have no choice but to withdraw.”
He went on to say,
“Circumstances beyond my control, but more importantly circumstances beyond Nick’s control, have made it impossible for us to continue our representation.”
He made it clear he wouldn’t be sharing the details behind his decision, adding,
“I’m legally and ethically prohibited from explaining the reasons why.”
Despite stepping away, Jackson was adamant about his former client’s innocence, stating,
“Pursuant to the law of California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder, print that.”
Change of Defence and Family Response
With Jackson out, Deputy Public Defender Kimberly Greene has stepped in to represent Reiner moving forward. Greene met with Reiner on 7 January, confirming he was aware of the change in his legal team. She also mentioned she hadn’t spoken with any other members of the Reiner family, saying,
“We’ve had no contact with the family. We don’t think they knew.”
The Reiner family later released a statement, noting,
“They have the utmost trust in the legal process and will not comment further on matters related to the legal proceedings.”
Arraignment Delayed and Prosecution’s Stance
Due to the sudden change in legal representation, Reiner’s arraignment has been rescheduled for 23 February 2026. The case is being overseen by LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who addressed the media outside court on 7 January. Hochman expressed confidence in the prosecution’s case, stating,
“We are fully confident that a jury will convict Nick Reiner beyond a reasonable doubt of the brutal murder of his parents – Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.”
If convicted, Reiner faces the possibility of life behind bars without parole, or even the death penalty. As of now, he has not entered a plea.