The Lincoln Lawyer

Mickey Haller is a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles who operates his practice out of the backseat of his Lincoln Town Car, traveling between courthouses to represent clients ranging from bikers to con artists to wealthy professionals. When a wealthy real estate agent hires him to defend against assault charges, Haller believes he has landed an easy case, but the investigation reveals disturbing details that complicate the defense. The novel is a legal thriller that explores the criminal justice system through the eyes of an attorney who works outside traditional office settings.