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The Lincoln Lawyer is an American legal drama television series created for television by David E. Kelley and developed by Ted Humphrey, based on the books of Michael Connelly. It stars Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, a defense attorney in Los Angeles who often works out of a chauffeur-driven Lincoln Navigator. Neve Campbell, Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and Yaya DaCosta also star.
The first season is based on Connelly's 2008 novel The Brass Verdict, a sequel to his novel The Lincoln Lawyer. It premiered on Netflix on May 13, 2022 and received generally positive reviews from critics. In June 2022, the series was renewed for a second season. It is based upon Connelly's 2011 novel, The Fifth Witness and it streamed in two parts. The first part was released on July 6, 2023, and the second released on August 3. In August 2023, the series was renewed for a third season, based on Connelly's 2013 novel The Gods of Guilt, and was released on October 17, 2024. In January 2025, the series was renewed for a fourth season which will be based on the sixth book in the series, The Law of Innocence.
Premise[]
The Lincoln Lawyer follows Mickey Haller, a brilliant but unconventional defense attorney in Los Angeles who runs his law practice from the backseat of his Lincoln Navigator.
Development[]
Cast[]
- Main article: The Lincoln Lawyer Series Cast List
Main[]
- Manuel_Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller - The charismatic defense attorney who runs his practice from a Lincoln Navigator.
- Becki Newton as Lorna Crane - Mickey’s second ex-wife and sharp legal assistant, known for her wit and loyalty.
- Angus Sampson as Dennis "Cisco" Wojciechowski - Mickey’s trusted investigator and Lorna’s fiancé, with a biker past and street savvy.
- Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts - A former client turned personal driver, helping Mickey stay grounded and on schedule.
- Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson - Mickey’s first ex-wife and a dedicated prosecutor, often on the opposite side of the courtroom.
- Yaya DaCosta as Andrea Freemann - A formidable prosecutor introduced in Season 2, also a romantic interest for Mickey.
- Krista Warner as Hayley Haller - Mickey’s teenage daughter, navigating her relationship with her father amid his chaotic life.
Supporting Cast[]
- Ntare Mwine as Detective Raymond Griggs, a detective investigating Jerry Vincent's murder case (seasons 1–2)
- Christopher Gorham as Trevor Elliott, a billionaire video game developer suspected of a double murder (season 1)
- LisaGay Hamilton as Judge Mary Holder, the Chief Judge of the Los Angeles Superior Court (season 1)
- Jamie McShane as Detective Lee Lankford, a detective investigating Angelo Soto with Maggie (season 1)
- Reggie Lee as Angelo Soto, a business owner suspected of using slave labor, being prosecuted by Maggie (season 1)
- Carlos Bernard as Robert Cardone, a District Attorney running for re-election (season 1)
- Kim Hawthorne as Janelle Simmons, also running for District Attorney (season 1)
- Michael Graziadei as Jeff Golantz, Deputy District Attorney and prosecutor in the Trevor Elliott trial (season 1)
- Krista Warner as Hayley Haller, Mickey and Maggie's daughter.
- Lamont Thompson as Judge James P. Stanton, the judge presiding over the Trevor Elliott trial (season 1)
- Saul Huezo as Jésus Menendez, an old client of Mickey's, whom Mickey encouraged to plead guilty despite believing he was innocent (seasons 1–2)
- Katrina Rosita as Tanya Cruz, Soto's girlfriend (season 1)
- Heather Mazur as Carol Dubois, an insurance agent who had an affair with Jan Rilz (season 1)
- Mikal Vega as Eli Wyms, a former marine and client of Jerry Vincent (season 1)
- Mike McColl as Glenn McSweeney, Juror Number Seven in the Trevor Elliott trial (season 1)
- Chris Browning as Teddy Vogel, leader of the Road Saints Motorcycle Club (seasons 1–2)
- Shwayze as Terrell Coleman, a client of Mickey's who also seeks his help for his teenage daughter's arrest (seasons 1–2)
- Fiona Rene as Gloria Dayton, a prostitute and the key witness for Jésus Menendez's case
- Christopher Thornton as Sam Scales, a con man who owes Mickey money because of his repeated arrests
- David Clayton Rogers as Russell Lawson, a bankruptcy consultant and new client of Mickey (season 2)
- Lana Parrilla as Lisa Trammell, a chef accused of murdering a real estate developer (season 2)
- Matt Angel as Henry Dahl, a true crime podcaster covering Trammell's case (season 2)
- Darien Sills-Evans as Det. Howard O'Brien (season 2)
- Angélica María as Elena, Mickey's mother, an actress (season 2)
- Ryan W. Garcia as Rene Morales, an employee of Lisa Trammell (season 2)
- Douglas Bennett as Pete "Kaz" Kazinski, a member of the Road Saints Motorcycle Club (season 2)
- Marlene Forte as Judge Teresa Medina, the judge presiding over the cases of Kymberly Wagstaff, Eli Wyms, and Lisa Trammell (seasons 1–2)
- Elliott Gould as retired lawyer David "Legal" Siegel, Mickey's mentor and a friend of his father
- Devon Graye as Julian La Cosse, a pimp and a new client of Mickey (seasons 2–3)
- Allyn Moriyon as Eddie Rojas, Hayley's former babysitter and Mickey's new driver after being accused of carjacking (season 3)
- Holt McCallany as Neil Bishop, a former detective turned DA investigator in Julian La Cosse's case (season 3)
- John Pirruccello as Bill Forsythe, a deputy district attorney and prosecutor in the Julian La Cosse trial (season 3)
- Wole Parks as David Henry Lyons, Julian La Cosse's romantic partner (season 3)
- Merrin Dungey as Judge Regina Turner, the judge presiding over Julian La Cosse's case (season 3)
- Philip Anthony-Rodriguez as Adam Suarez, Andrea Freemann's superior at the district attorney's office (season 3)
- Angie Campbell as Jessica, an intern at Mickey's practice (season 3)
- Michael Irby as Agent James DeMarco, a DEA agent (season 3)
- Chelsea M. Davis as Vanessa Blake, Andrea Freemann's subordinate at the district attorney's office (season 3)
- Ian Fisher as Scott Glass, a convicted felon who is granted a Cruz Waiver to attend his grandmother's funeral. A Cruz Waiver allows a defendant to be temporarily released from custody for a specific purpose. However, Scott is an abusive ex-husband who killed his wife, Deborah, while out on bail (season 3).
Episodes[]
Season One[]
- Main article: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 1
Season Two[]
- Main article: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2
Season Three[]
- Main article: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 3
Season Four[]
- Main article: The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4
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