High-profile Los Angeles attorney Alan Jackson no longer represents Nick Reiner, who is charged with killing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner, according to video footage from court.
Saying he provided an explanation to the judge in chambers, Jackson said in court Wednesday that “we feel that we have no choice at this juncture but to withdraw as counsel and ask to be relieved.”
Reiner instead will be represented by the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s office. His arraignment has been delayed to Feb. 23.
In a statement, Public Defender Ricardo Garcia said the matter is an “unimaginable tragedy.”
“Our hearts go out to the Reiner family as they navigate this difficult time,” he said. “We ask for your patience and compassion as the case moves through the legal process, as these matters are complicated and require careful consideration.”
Rob Reiner, the widely beloved actor-director famous for “When Harry Met Sally” and “This Is Spinal Tap,” was found stabbed to death on Dec. 14, 2025 along with his wife. Their son Nick was charged with murder in Los Angeles County court shortly afterward. If convicted, he faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Jackson, a Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP partner, had represented Reiner since the charges came down. He is well-known for his representation of famous clients, including Kevin Spacey and Harvey Weinstein.
The court footage appeared on TMZ’s website. Jackson didn’t immediately return a request for confirmation.
The case is People v. Reiner, Cal. Super. Ct., No. 25CJCF08098.
(Updated with statement from the Los Angeles County Public Defender.)
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