1 00:00:51,301 --> 00:00:55,138 I know what you're thinking. "The parking garage? Again?" 2 00:00:56,639 --> 00:00:59,559 Turn a little this way. A little more serious. Nice. 3 00:01:00,351 --> 00:01:02,937 - Ooh, fantastic. Yeah. - Give me one second. 4 00:01:05,315 --> 00:01:06,483 - Looks straight. - Yeah. 5 00:01:09,444 --> 00:01:10,487 ♪ Pretty soon now ♪ 6 00:01:11,154 --> 00:01:14,115 ♪ You know I'm gonna make a comeback... ♪ 7 00:01:14,824 --> 00:01:17,035 This is the tie. No. Just smile. 8 00:01:21,122 --> 00:01:22,874 Uh, sorry, guys. I gotta take this. 9 00:01:23,958 --> 00:01:25,710 Hey, Lorna. What's going on? 10 00:01:25,794 --> 00:01:27,504 How much longer are you gonna be? 11 00:01:27,587 --> 00:01:30,632 Uh, I don't know. I think we're almost done. Why? 12 00:01:30,715 --> 00:01:32,300 Because you have a jam-packed day. 13 00:01:32,383 --> 00:01:34,719 They're finishing that renovation you spent a fortune on. 14 00:01:34,803 --> 00:01:37,138 And the phone here has been ringing off the hook. 15 00:01:37,222 --> 00:01:38,473 Hold on. 16 00:01:38,556 --> 00:01:40,475 Hi. Law offices. Please hold. 17 00:01:40,558 --> 00:01:42,143 The price of success. 18 00:01:42,227 --> 00:01:43,520 Tell me where I need to be. 19 00:01:43,603 --> 00:01:46,106 Okay, you have the Ortiz sentencing. 20 00:01:46,189 --> 00:01:48,024 Status conference on Darrell Pickens. 21 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:50,235 That one's with Judge Boyle, so bring doughnuts. 22 00:01:50,318 --> 00:01:52,695 - Yep. - And then pretrial motion... 23 00:01:52,779 --> 00:01:54,572 Oh, never mind. That got rescheduled. 24 00:01:54,656 --> 00:01:57,033 Oh, you have a new client, Russell Lawson. 25 00:01:57,117 --> 00:02:00,078 He was arrested for burglary and indecent exposure. 26 00:02:00,161 --> 00:02:03,206 - They booked him. He's at MDC. - Sounds like a tweaker on a bender. 27 00:02:03,289 --> 00:02:06,376 He may not be a franchise, but the guy's got some money. 28 00:02:06,459 --> 00:02:08,711 I gave him the fee schedule. He didn't bat an eye. 29 00:02:08,795 --> 00:02:10,421 Paid it all on a credit card. 30 00:02:10,505 --> 00:02:12,215 Okay. Was he a referral? 31 00:02:12,298 --> 00:02:14,509 He heard about you from the Trevor Elliott case, 32 00:02:14,592 --> 00:02:15,927 like all your new clients. 33 00:02:16,010 --> 00:02:17,095 When that guy got shot, 34 00:02:17,178 --> 00:02:20,348 I thought it would be a disaster, but it turned out to be a gold mine. 35 00:02:20,431 --> 00:02:22,433 There is no such thing as bad publicity. 36 00:02:22,517 --> 00:02:24,144 I did get him an acquittal. 37 00:02:24,853 --> 00:02:28,356 All right, I'll stop by the jail after my hearings. What else? 38 00:02:28,439 --> 00:02:30,024 The Jesús Menendez file. 39 00:02:30,108 --> 00:02:32,777 Can you please tell me I can send them back to storage? 40 00:02:32,861 --> 00:02:34,946 They won't bring charges again, will they? 41 00:02:35,029 --> 00:02:36,906 I don't know. I have to be ready if they do. 42 00:02:36,990 --> 00:02:39,701 Stack the files in the conference room... 43 00:02:40,618 --> 00:02:42,245 All right, Lorna. I gotta go. 44 00:02:42,328 --> 00:02:43,538 No, no... Ugh! 45 00:02:45,999 --> 00:02:47,667 Law offices. Please hold. 46 00:02:47,750 --> 00:02:49,085 Hey, Mags. 47 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:52,422 - I'm calling about tonight. - I made the reservation for 7:00. 48 00:02:52,505 --> 00:02:55,133 - We need a reservation? - For this place, yeah. 49 00:02:55,216 --> 00:02:57,552 They made a "Best of LA list," so... 50 00:02:57,635 --> 00:03:01,181 You know I'd be happy with pizza. Anyway, text me the address. 51 00:03:01,264 --> 00:03:03,975 All right. Maggie, thanks for doing this. 52 00:03:04,058 --> 00:03:07,395 I think we owe it to Hayley to try and clear the air. 53 00:03:08,938 --> 00:03:11,149 Plus, I hear they have the best flan in the city. 54 00:03:11,232 --> 00:03:14,319 Well, I do love a good flan. Uh, see you tonight. 55 00:03:14,402 --> 00:03:15,402 All right. 56 00:03:17,614 --> 00:03:20,617 Hey. This is for the Reyes case, and I'm gonna need his jail calls. 57 00:03:25,914 --> 00:03:27,624 ♪ Right now ♪ 58 00:03:27,707 --> 00:03:30,752 ♪ I think I'm gonna plan a new trend... ♪ 59 00:03:31,544 --> 00:03:32,545 To the Emerald City? 60 00:03:33,129 --> 00:03:34,547 You know which road to follow. 61 00:03:35,840 --> 00:03:38,676 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 62 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:41,304 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ The one that gave you the Hula-Hoop ♪ 63 00:03:41,387 --> 00:03:43,973 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 64 00:03:44,057 --> 00:03:47,060 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ The one that gave you the yo-yo ♪ 65 00:03:48,186 --> 00:03:50,813 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 66 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:53,524 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 67 00:03:53,608 --> 00:03:56,110 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 68 00:03:56,194 --> 00:03:59,239 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 69 00:03:59,322 --> 00:04:01,908 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 70 00:04:01,991 --> 00:04:04,494 - ♪ I'm the man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man... ♪ 71 00:04:07,538 --> 00:04:09,499 Did I leave my gym clothes in the car again? 72 00:04:09,582 --> 00:04:11,542 No, it's my dance bag. 73 00:04:11,626 --> 00:04:14,796 I've been picking up classes after work. You know, the gig economy. 74 00:04:14,879 --> 00:04:17,090 Know it? I'm... I'm living it, Izzy. 75 00:04:19,634 --> 00:04:22,303 There's something I've been meaning to mention, actually. 76 00:04:22,387 --> 00:04:23,387 Oh, yeah? 77 00:04:24,013 --> 00:04:27,308 The teaching. I'm not doing it alone. It's with Ray. 78 00:04:27,976 --> 00:04:28,976 Ray? 79 00:04:29,435 --> 00:04:30,687 You mean, your ex? 80 00:04:30,770 --> 00:04:33,273 That's who I was on the phone with, but it's different. 81 00:04:33,356 --> 00:04:35,900 She's six months sober. She goes to meetings with me. 82 00:04:35,984 --> 00:04:36,984 She gave up touring. 83 00:04:37,026 --> 00:04:39,070 Look, Izzy, it's your life. All right? 84 00:04:39,570 --> 00:04:42,907 You, of all people, should understand. Nobody changes unless they need to. 85 00:04:42,991 --> 00:04:45,243 I just want you to be careful, that's all. 86 00:04:46,911 --> 00:04:50,540 Well, that goes both ways, boss. 87 00:04:50,623 --> 00:04:51,666 Meaning what? 88 00:04:51,749 --> 00:04:54,502 In the last week, how many interviews have I driven you to? 89 00:04:54,585 --> 00:04:56,629 I've got some publicity from Trevor's case. 90 00:04:56,713 --> 00:04:58,006 - Mm. - You know, you... 91 00:04:58,089 --> 00:05:00,484 You gotta strike while the iron's hot. 92 00:05:00,508 --> 00:05:03,761 Maybe. But in my experience, fame is like crack. 93 00:05:04,262 --> 00:05:06,097 Not that I've ever tried crack. 94 00:05:06,180 --> 00:05:08,933 I'm fine. I'm not gonna let a little press go to my head. 95 00:05:09,017 --> 00:05:10,351 On The Lead With Jake Tapper, 96 00:05:10,435 --> 00:05:14,605 we'll be talking with The Lincoln Lawyer, Mickey Haller, about... 97 00:05:18,943 --> 00:05:21,029 - What is it, Lorna? - You never called me back. 98 00:05:21,112 --> 00:05:23,281 I'm up to my eyeballs here, Mickey. 99 00:05:23,364 --> 00:05:26,534 Not to mention I have a wedding to plan if I can get Cisco to focus. 100 00:05:26,617 --> 00:05:27,910 And I have exams. 101 00:05:27,994 --> 00:05:31,664 I have Legal Ethics. I have to memorize the Rules of Professional Conduct. 102 00:05:31,748 --> 00:05:32,665 Those are easy. 103 00:05:32,749 --> 00:05:35,043 Says an expert on bending them. 104 00:05:35,126 --> 00:05:36,627 Law offices. Please hold. 105 00:05:37,378 --> 00:05:41,341 Okay, Mickey, I need help. I know you don't wanna hire somebody new... 106 00:05:41,424 --> 00:05:43,176 What about Cisco? Can he help? 107 00:05:43,259 --> 00:05:45,678 He said he's running down records for you on a case. 108 00:05:45,762 --> 00:05:47,847 - What case? - I don't know! Mickey... 109 00:05:47,930 --> 00:05:49,807 Look, we're almost at the courthouse, 110 00:05:49,891 --> 00:05:53,019 so Izzy can help you after she drops me off, all right? 111 00:05:53,603 --> 00:05:54,937 I'll pay you overtime. 112 00:05:55,021 --> 00:05:56,397 Okay, fine. 113 00:05:56,481 --> 00:05:58,149 All right. Gotta go, Lorna. Bye. 114 00:05:58,232 --> 00:06:00,318 - ♪ M-m-m-man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 115 00:06:00,401 --> 00:06:03,237 - ♪ M-m-m-man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 116 00:06:03,321 --> 00:06:06,199 - ♪ M-m-m-man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 117 00:06:06,282 --> 00:06:08,910 - ♪ M-m-m-man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 118 00:06:08,993 --> 00:06:11,621 - ♪ M-m-m-man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 119 00:06:11,704 --> 00:06:14,957 - ♪ M-m-m-man ♪ - ♪ I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man ♪ 120 00:06:15,541 --> 00:06:17,168 Lawson? Russell Lawson? 121 00:06:17,251 --> 00:06:18,086 Hey. 122 00:06:18,169 --> 00:06:20,338 Opening one. 123 00:06:20,421 --> 00:06:21,464 Thanks, Mike. 124 00:06:22,256 --> 00:06:24,801 - Are you the lawyer? - I'm Mickey Haller. Yes. 125 00:06:24,884 --> 00:06:25,884 Oh, thank God. 126 00:06:25,927 --> 00:06:29,097 Okay, you can get me out of here, right? I didn't do anything. I mean... 127 00:06:29,180 --> 00:06:31,265 I need you to calm down and listen to me. 128 00:06:31,349 --> 00:06:32,892 - Can you do that? - I'll try. 129 00:06:32,975 --> 00:06:34,727 It says here you work in finance? 130 00:06:34,811 --> 00:06:36,687 Bankruptcy consulting. I... 131 00:06:36,771 --> 00:06:40,358 I advise on debt restructuring for companies. It's boring. 132 00:06:40,441 --> 00:06:42,402 But there's a lot of money at stake, right? 133 00:06:42,485 --> 00:06:45,363 I imagine you gotta wear a poker face, manage your emotions. 134 00:06:45,446 --> 00:06:46,823 Yeah, I... I guess. 135 00:06:46,906 --> 00:06:50,118 Good. I need you to put on that poker face right now. 136 00:06:50,910 --> 00:06:54,038 Yeah, sure. Sorry. Yeah, of course. I just... 137 00:06:54,122 --> 00:06:56,707 They, um... They took my inhaler. 138 00:06:57,417 --> 00:06:59,794 They said I could use it as a weapon. I mean... 139 00:07:00,378 --> 00:07:03,631 Oh. Right. I'll see if I can get that returned. 140 00:07:03,714 --> 00:07:06,175 In the meantime, maybe you can tell me what happened. 141 00:07:06,259 --> 00:07:09,387 Okay. So the thing is, I... I don't remember. 142 00:07:09,470 --> 00:07:13,808 I was supposed to meet a friend in Santa Monica for some drinks afterward, 143 00:07:13,891 --> 00:07:15,768 and then he canceled. 144 00:07:15,852 --> 00:07:20,565 My friend. But I had a few drinks anyway and ordered an Uber to go home. 145 00:07:20,648 --> 00:07:23,234 And then the next thing that I know, 146 00:07:23,317 --> 00:07:25,319 I'm in the back of a police car. 147 00:07:25,403 --> 00:07:27,572 It says you broke a window to get into a house, 148 00:07:27,655 --> 00:07:29,866 made yourself a sandwich, took... 149 00:07:30,992 --> 00:07:32,368 Took off your pants. 150 00:07:33,244 --> 00:07:36,372 The woman who lives there found you passed out on her couch. 151 00:07:36,456 --> 00:07:39,876 Look, I don't really remember anything after I got in that Uber. 152 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:40,793 Right. 153 00:07:40,877 --> 00:07:45,423 Is it the kind of thing where I can just say I'm sorry and pay for the window? 154 00:07:45,506 --> 00:07:49,594 It's a little more than that. They're charging you with felony burglary. 155 00:07:49,677 --> 00:07:52,013 If you get convicted, it can mean six years. 156 00:07:52,096 --> 00:07:52,972 Six years? 157 00:07:53,055 --> 00:07:55,475 All right, one step at a time. Okay? 158 00:07:55,558 --> 00:07:57,393 The house you were arrested in 159 00:07:57,477 --> 00:07:59,353 seems it's down the street from yours. 160 00:07:59,437 --> 00:08:00,897 Have you ever been there? 161 00:08:00,980 --> 00:08:02,315 No. I don't even... 162 00:08:02,398 --> 00:08:06,110 I'm renting the house that I'm in while I have my kitchen renovated. 163 00:08:06,194 --> 00:08:10,239 I've only been in this dumb complex for like a couple of weeks. 164 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:12,074 I need you to get me out of here. 165 00:08:12,158 --> 00:08:14,660 They said they're transferring me to county tonight. 166 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:17,497 I'll ask for bail at your arraignment. That's in two days. 167 00:08:17,580 --> 00:08:19,332 Wait. No. Two days? I ca... 168 00:08:19,415 --> 00:08:21,918 Russell. Poker face. Remember? 169 00:08:23,628 --> 00:08:24,628 All right. 170 00:08:25,129 --> 00:08:28,257 Look, I have an idea, but I have to check some things first. 171 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:30,885 In the meantime, keep your eyes open and your mouth shut. 172 00:08:30,968 --> 00:08:34,639 Maybe stay away from the mac and cheese in the mess hall at county. 173 00:08:34,722 --> 00:08:35,806 I'll be in touch. 174 00:08:38,893 --> 00:08:40,561 Leave me a message. 175 00:08:40,645 --> 00:08:43,439 Hey, where are you? I need you on something. Call me back. 176 00:08:44,023 --> 00:08:46,859 Long time no see. Starting to think you forgot all about me. 177 00:08:46,943 --> 00:08:48,611 That's tough to do lately. 178 00:08:48,694 --> 00:08:50,112 You're everywhere, 179 00:08:50,196 --> 00:08:53,324 which is funny, since your last big client got shot. 180 00:08:53,407 --> 00:08:55,576 Yeah, people keep bringing that up. 181 00:08:55,660 --> 00:08:57,954 I've got a schedule to keep. What's this about? 182 00:08:58,037 --> 00:09:00,248 Your other client, Jesús Menendez. 183 00:09:00,331 --> 00:09:01,457 What about him? 184 00:09:01,541 --> 00:09:04,877 You pretty much humiliated the department and the DA's office 185 00:09:04,961 --> 00:09:06,170 when you got him released. 186 00:09:06,254 --> 00:09:09,006 No, I think they did a pretty good job of that themselves. 187 00:09:09,090 --> 00:09:12,969 They're not taking it lying down. They're formally reopening the case. 188 00:09:13,052 --> 00:09:14,887 Oh shit. I knew it. 189 00:09:14,971 --> 00:09:17,098 It's not enough to convict the wrong guy once. 190 00:09:17,181 --> 00:09:18,432 They've gotta double down? 191 00:09:18,516 --> 00:09:22,103 They needed somebody from LAPD to head up the reinvestigation. 192 00:09:22,186 --> 00:09:25,606 Somebody with a clean rep, wasn't part of the original case. 193 00:09:25,690 --> 00:09:26,691 You. 194 00:09:26,774 --> 00:09:29,735 I don't love this either, but I don't give the orders. 195 00:09:29,819 --> 00:09:31,696 What you need to do is find the real guy. 196 00:09:31,779 --> 00:09:34,323 The guy with the tattoo my witness talked about. 197 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:37,785 Tattooed man your witness has no name for, who may not even exist. 198 00:09:37,868 --> 00:09:40,538 He exists! My investigator has been looking for him, but... 199 00:09:40,621 --> 00:09:44,834 You can put all your resources on it. Come on. At least talk to Glory Days. 200 00:09:44,917 --> 00:09:47,837 I'll talk to her. I'll talk to whoever I need to. 201 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:50,631 But I need to start with your client, Menendez. 202 00:09:50,715 --> 00:09:53,634 You want me to voluntarily bring my client to the Glass House? 203 00:09:53,718 --> 00:09:54,802 No way. 204 00:09:54,885 --> 00:09:57,054 I told you, I don't like this either. 205 00:09:58,723 --> 00:10:02,018 So bring your guy in tomorrow. 206 00:10:02,101 --> 00:10:06,355 If the story adds up, maybe I can short-circuit this thing 207 00:10:06,939 --> 00:10:08,608 before they bring charges. 208 00:10:14,905 --> 00:10:15,905 Okay. 209 00:10:31,172 --> 00:10:33,883 So, anything, uh, interesting at work? 210 00:10:33,966 --> 00:10:37,094 I've got a double homicide. Might be gang-related. 211 00:10:37,178 --> 00:10:39,430 Well, sounds right up your alley. 212 00:10:39,513 --> 00:10:41,557 Unless downtown decides to poach it. 213 00:10:41,641 --> 00:10:44,310 That's what they did with the string of carjackings I had. 214 00:10:45,102 --> 00:10:47,897 They used to do it when I was there. Now I'm on the receiving end. 215 00:10:47,980 --> 00:10:51,901 They can't hold your back forever, right? If there's anything I can do to help, I... 216 00:10:51,984 --> 00:10:53,861 No. Please. 217 00:10:54,570 --> 00:10:56,238 I appreciate it, but there's not. 218 00:10:58,616 --> 00:11:01,994 Sorry, it's time-sensitive. Just take a second. I promise. 219 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:05,664 What? 220 00:11:05,706 --> 00:11:08,376 "The hottest defense attorney in LA," hard at work. 221 00:11:09,085 --> 00:11:11,295 You mean that stupid magazine? 222 00:11:11,379 --> 00:11:14,006 - You know I don't care about that stuff. - No? 223 00:11:14,548 --> 00:11:16,884 Called your office. Lorna said you were doing an interview. 224 00:11:16,967 --> 00:11:20,554 The Times wanted to do a profile. What was I supposed to say? No? 225 00:11:23,766 --> 00:11:24,766 Sorry. 226 00:11:24,809 --> 00:11:26,519 That's the reporter, isn't it? 227 00:11:26,602 --> 00:11:29,230 Yeah, they wanna get it out as soon as possible. 228 00:11:29,939 --> 00:11:33,359 I'm sorry. There. Send. Done. 229 00:11:35,319 --> 00:11:38,364 So, uh, how's Hayley liking her new school? 230 00:11:39,699 --> 00:11:43,786 Um, okay so far. Her class had a trip to Big Bear. 231 00:11:43,869 --> 00:11:46,497 When we dropped her off, I was worried, but she had fun. 232 00:11:46,580 --> 00:11:47,623 "We"? 233 00:11:49,417 --> 00:11:51,669 I told you I was seeing someone, Mickey. 234 00:11:52,712 --> 00:11:53,712 Who? 235 00:11:53,754 --> 00:11:55,965 Oh, you mean, uh, what's-his-name? Tim? 236 00:11:56,590 --> 00:11:59,593 Uh, it's Jim, but you knew that. 237 00:11:59,677 --> 00:12:01,178 Yeah, fine. Jim. 238 00:12:01,846 --> 00:12:03,139 Jim the accountant? 239 00:12:03,222 --> 00:12:05,933 A forensic auditor for the Justice Department. 240 00:12:06,016 --> 00:12:07,226 Whatever. 241 00:12:07,309 --> 00:12:10,396 You told me you went on a couple dates. I didn't know it was serious. 242 00:12:10,479 --> 00:12:12,481 Mickey... 243 00:12:16,485 --> 00:12:18,237 Maybe you'd be dating someone, too, 244 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:20,489 if it weren't for your busy press calendar. 245 00:12:21,907 --> 00:12:25,077 Look, I'm happy she had fun. Is she making friends? 246 00:12:25,161 --> 00:12:27,830 Seems to be. She wants to quit soccer though. 247 00:12:27,913 --> 00:12:28,748 Oh, yeah? 248 00:12:28,831 --> 00:12:32,001 She has this one new friend, Taylor, who does equestrian. 249 00:12:32,084 --> 00:12:35,129 So, now, of course, she wants to do horseback riding. 250 00:12:35,212 --> 00:12:37,423 I used to ride when I was a kid in Mexico. 251 00:12:37,506 --> 00:12:38,799 Oh, I'm aware. 252 00:12:39,508 --> 00:12:41,969 Things are just more expensive now, though, so... 253 00:12:42,052 --> 00:12:44,764 Maggie, if it's about the money, I'm happy to cover it. 254 00:12:44,847 --> 00:12:47,641 We agreed we would split things down the middle. 255 00:12:47,725 --> 00:12:48,934 I know, but that was... 256 00:12:49,018 --> 00:12:51,270 Before your career took off, and I got demoted? 257 00:12:51,353 --> 00:12:53,022 Come on. That's not what I meant. 258 00:12:55,232 --> 00:12:56,525 Don't even think about it. 259 00:12:56,609 --> 00:12:59,820 Look, I'm sorry things took a turn for both of us. 260 00:12:59,904 --> 00:13:02,865 Took a turn? No. You drove them, Mickey. 261 00:13:03,699 --> 00:13:06,160 You know, I heard about Jesús Menendez. 262 00:13:06,243 --> 00:13:08,913 That's what you're upset about? That's not going anywhere. 263 00:13:08,996 --> 00:13:12,374 Everything that happened losing my case, downtown, all of it? 264 00:13:12,458 --> 00:13:13,918 It might be for nothing. 265 00:13:14,001 --> 00:13:16,962 It's not going anywhere. I beat them once. I'll do it again. 266 00:13:17,046 --> 00:13:19,465 For your sake and your client's, I hope that's true. 267 00:13:20,132 --> 00:13:23,135 Sorry to interrupt, but we have some treats for you. 268 00:13:23,219 --> 00:13:26,972 This is our asado spring rolls, some hoisin duck arepas, 269 00:13:27,056 --> 00:13:30,559 bibimbap saltado, and a sample of our pozole rojo. 270 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:33,687 Thank you. It looks fantastic. We didn't order any of this, sir. 271 00:13:33,771 --> 00:13:37,149 Compliments of the kitchen for the Lincoln Lawyer. Enjoy. 272 00:13:42,696 --> 00:13:45,825 You know what? I've got an early start tomorrow, so... 273 00:13:45,908 --> 00:13:47,743 - Maggie. - Hayley will be ready at 6:00. 274 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:48,744 Enjoy your food. 275 00:13:48,828 --> 00:13:50,162 Come on, Maggie. 276 00:14:11,684 --> 00:14:13,310 Look who I found at the groomer's. 277 00:14:13,394 --> 00:14:15,187 Oh, look! 278 00:14:15,271 --> 00:14:17,398 Oh my God. Look, you're all clean. 279 00:14:17,481 --> 00:14:19,567 Maybe now you'll shed a little bit less. 280 00:14:19,650 --> 00:14:23,112 And I got takeout from your favorite sushi place 281 00:14:23,195 --> 00:14:25,573 'cause I figured you'd forget to eat otherwise. 282 00:14:25,656 --> 00:14:28,868 You are amazing. 283 00:14:29,410 --> 00:14:31,245 Well, I try my best. 284 00:14:31,328 --> 00:14:32,329 Thank you. 285 00:14:33,747 --> 00:14:37,167 No spicy tuna for you. You'll make the office smell for a week. 286 00:14:40,337 --> 00:14:42,506 - "The Rule Against Perpetuities." - Hmm. 287 00:14:42,590 --> 00:14:43,632 I know this one. 288 00:14:45,259 --> 00:14:48,470 An interest in property must vest, if at all, within 21 years 289 00:14:48,554 --> 00:14:51,599 after the death of a life in being when the interest was created. 290 00:14:51,682 --> 00:14:53,225 And what does that mean? 291 00:14:53,309 --> 00:14:56,228 I have no idea, but nobody else does either. Who cares? 292 00:15:01,609 --> 00:15:04,194 - What? Do I have something in my teeth? - No. 293 00:15:05,362 --> 00:15:06,362 Just 294 00:15:07,489 --> 00:15:08,574 you. 295 00:15:09,575 --> 00:15:10,576 Goofball. 296 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:13,537 Oh, did you get those files? 297 00:15:13,621 --> 00:15:14,455 Which files? 298 00:15:14,538 --> 00:15:16,999 The ones for Mickey? I texted you about it. 299 00:15:17,082 --> 00:15:19,460 Oh, yeah. Yeah, right. I got those. 300 00:15:20,502 --> 00:15:22,463 Uh, sorry, I didn't... 301 00:15:23,380 --> 00:15:25,132 I didn't have any reception. 302 00:15:25,215 --> 00:15:26,215 Okay. 303 00:15:28,886 --> 00:15:31,555 Do you need some help? 304 00:15:31,639 --> 00:15:33,349 Oh, no. I'm good. Thanks. 305 00:15:34,683 --> 00:15:38,812 Can you please tell the chef that pozole was better than my mother's? 306 00:15:38,896 --> 00:15:41,273 Just don't tell my mother. She'll kill the chef. 307 00:15:42,066 --> 00:15:44,652 Well, I'm the chef, so thank you. 308 00:15:45,945 --> 00:15:47,029 Of course you are. 309 00:15:47,738 --> 00:15:48,822 Lisa. 310 00:15:49,698 --> 00:15:50,698 Mickey Haller. 311 00:15:52,159 --> 00:15:54,411 Wow, the food was amazing. 312 00:15:55,037 --> 00:15:56,372 Sorry I couldn't finish it. 313 00:15:56,872 --> 00:15:59,375 On the plus side, I'll have dinner for a week. 314 00:15:59,875 --> 00:16:03,462 I'm so sorry about that. My hostess is a true-crime junkie. 315 00:16:04,088 --> 00:16:06,757 She saw your name on the reservation list, so... 316 00:16:07,549 --> 00:16:09,593 You know, here. Let me... 317 00:16:10,302 --> 00:16:14,223 Let's put the ceviche in this one. It'll keep it cold. 318 00:16:16,058 --> 00:16:17,893 So, what happened to your date? 319 00:16:19,144 --> 00:16:21,480 Ah, that's my ex-wife, actually. 320 00:16:22,064 --> 00:16:23,064 Say no more. 321 00:16:24,108 --> 00:16:25,859 Seriously, the food was amazing. 322 00:16:26,694 --> 00:16:28,028 How long have you been here? 323 00:16:28,112 --> 00:16:30,614 Well, 11 years ago, I opened a take-out counter. 324 00:16:30,698 --> 00:16:32,032 Latin-Asian street food. 325 00:16:32,116 --> 00:16:33,909 Think I finally got it right. 326 00:16:35,285 --> 00:16:36,286 Yeah, you did. 327 00:16:40,457 --> 00:16:41,457 You in a hurry? 328 00:16:43,627 --> 00:16:44,627 No, not really. 329 00:16:45,170 --> 00:16:46,170 Give me five minutes. 330 00:16:46,213 --> 00:16:50,050 I'll throw this stuff in the fridge and give you the 50-cent tour? 331 00:16:53,262 --> 00:16:54,179 Really? 332 00:16:55,639 --> 00:16:56,640 Oh wow! 333 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:59,018 It smells incredible here. 334 00:16:59,518 --> 00:17:00,518 Thank you. 335 00:17:00,978 --> 00:17:02,521 I grow all my own herbs. 336 00:17:02,604 --> 00:17:03,772 - Oh, yeah? - Mm-hmm. 337 00:17:05,357 --> 00:17:06,357 Oh. 338 00:17:07,651 --> 00:17:09,361 Mm! 339 00:17:11,947 --> 00:17:13,323 - That cilantro? - Mm-hmm. 340 00:17:13,407 --> 00:17:15,117 Ooh, I love cilantro. 341 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:16,660 - Really? - Yeah. 342 00:17:16,744 --> 00:17:19,705 My ex hated it. Maybe that's why I like it so much. 343 00:17:21,540 --> 00:17:22,750 You guys still talk? 344 00:17:23,542 --> 00:17:24,542 Not really. 345 00:17:25,169 --> 00:17:28,338 We were going to have kids and start this place together. 346 00:17:28,922 --> 00:17:33,886 One day, he couldn't take it anymore. Responsibility. Or the fear of it. 347 00:17:35,179 --> 00:17:39,141 Last I heard, he was living in Ensenada, working at a surf shop. 348 00:17:39,224 --> 00:17:40,434 - In Baja? - Mm-hmm. 349 00:17:41,101 --> 00:17:43,604 Is that where you learned to make pozole like that? 350 00:17:44,146 --> 00:17:47,816 Well, now, that's like asking a magician their secrets. 351 00:17:52,029 --> 00:17:56,575 Listen, I had an amazing dinner, and it's been great getting to know you, 352 00:17:56,658 --> 00:17:58,911 but, uh, I should probably go. 353 00:17:58,994 --> 00:18:00,412 Yeah, you probably should. 354 00:18:02,081 --> 00:18:06,085 Or I can leave my sous chef in charge and open a bottle of wine. 355 00:18:09,797 --> 00:18:11,381 That's my place right there. 356 00:18:13,592 --> 00:18:14,635 You... 357 00:18:14,718 --> 00:18:16,887 A chef that lives right next to the kitchen. 358 00:18:16,970 --> 00:18:18,514 Well, what can I say? 359 00:18:19,098 --> 00:18:23,060 When I want something, I'm very focused. 360 00:18:29,983 --> 00:18:32,111 I think we can skip the wine, don't you? 361 00:18:32,194 --> 00:18:33,529 I don't even drink. 362 00:18:34,071 --> 00:18:35,072 Good to know. 363 00:18:38,826 --> 00:18:40,327 Anything else you don't do? 364 00:19:49,479 --> 00:19:50,564 Morning. 365 00:19:51,565 --> 00:19:53,108 There's some coffee there. 366 00:19:54,109 --> 00:19:56,528 And pan dulce if you like. Help yourself. 367 00:19:58,572 --> 00:20:00,407 House eggs. 368 00:20:00,991 --> 00:20:02,242 With house-made chorizo. 369 00:20:02,784 --> 00:20:05,579 If this keeps up, I'm not gonna fit into my clothes anymore. 370 00:20:06,079 --> 00:20:07,289 Come on. 371 00:20:08,081 --> 00:20:11,168 Try it. I need to know I have a future in this. 372 00:20:18,175 --> 00:20:19,218 Oh my God. 373 00:20:19,301 --> 00:20:21,136 - Love a man who loves breakfast. - Mm. 374 00:20:22,679 --> 00:20:25,390 Well, listen, I... 375 00:20:26,642 --> 00:20:29,186 ...I don't usually do this, you know. 376 00:20:29,269 --> 00:20:32,439 I mean, not in... I don't even know how long. 377 00:20:32,522 --> 00:20:34,149 Yeah, that's what they all say. 378 00:20:35,484 --> 00:20:36,568 I'm kidding. 379 00:20:37,319 --> 00:20:38,862 I don't do this either. 380 00:20:38,946 --> 00:20:42,741 Trust me. Running a restaurant is a 24/7 job. 381 00:20:42,824 --> 00:20:44,076 It's nice though. 382 00:20:45,285 --> 00:20:46,285 Really nice. 383 00:20:47,704 --> 00:20:48,704 Really nice. 384 00:20:50,040 --> 00:20:51,708 Dig in before it gets cold. 385 00:20:54,962 --> 00:20:57,798 - What the hell is that? - That's what I deal with every day. 386 00:20:57,881 --> 00:21:00,425 Didn't you notice the giant hole in the ground next door? 387 00:21:00,509 --> 00:21:03,637 No, the construction site? They're not allowed to start this early. 388 00:21:03,720 --> 00:21:04,888 You think he cares? 389 00:21:04,972 --> 00:21:05,806 "He"? 390 00:21:05,889 --> 00:21:08,392 The building developer, Mitchell Bondurant. 391 00:21:08,475 --> 00:21:09,559 Oh, that guy. 392 00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:10,477 Let me guess. 393 00:21:10,560 --> 00:21:13,522 He wants to tear the whole block down and put up high-rises? 394 00:21:13,605 --> 00:21:16,692 Yeah, pretty much, and I'm the last holdout. 395 00:21:17,192 --> 00:21:21,196 Well, it is LA. This city's always been in love with whatever's next. 396 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:22,197 Maybe. 397 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:25,033 I just wish they wouldn't throw away what's already there. 398 00:21:25,117 --> 00:21:29,371 Before all the foodies found us, this was just a neighborhood place. 399 00:21:29,454 --> 00:21:31,915 Now the people who actually live in this neighborhood 400 00:21:31,999 --> 00:21:33,959 won't be able to afford it anymore. 401 00:21:34,042 --> 00:21:35,919 - Yeah. - So, where do they go? 402 00:21:36,003 --> 00:21:39,589 I don't know, but you should be able to put a stop to all that. 403 00:21:39,673 --> 00:21:42,718 I tried calling the building department. They don't do anything. 404 00:21:43,385 --> 00:21:44,386 You need a lawyer. 405 00:21:44,469 --> 00:21:45,512 Oh! 406 00:21:45,595 --> 00:21:49,474 Oh, not me. I don't do real estate law, but I know some good ones. 407 00:21:49,975 --> 00:21:52,144 If they're good, they're expensive. 408 00:21:52,853 --> 00:21:54,354 I'm overextended as it is. 409 00:21:54,438 --> 00:21:56,773 Let me see if I can get somebody to cut you a break. 410 00:21:58,775 --> 00:22:01,028 Listen, I really need to go now, but, uh... 411 00:22:02,279 --> 00:22:03,279 Is it... 412 00:22:04,239 --> 00:22:05,449 is it okay if I call you? 413 00:22:06,199 --> 00:22:07,576 You know where to find me. 414 00:22:08,410 --> 00:22:11,580 And you gave me your business card, so... 415 00:22:12,122 --> 00:22:14,624 I really am out of practice, huh? 416 00:22:14,708 --> 00:22:16,626 All right. 417 00:22:17,419 --> 00:22:18,419 Okay. 418 00:22:21,506 --> 00:22:22,883 Thank you for breakfast. 419 00:22:23,383 --> 00:22:24,384 Anytime. 420 00:22:36,813 --> 00:22:38,273 Okay. 421 00:22:39,733 --> 00:22:42,110 I'll, uh, call you. 422 00:22:44,071 --> 00:22:45,405 Oh, Mickey, wait. 423 00:22:49,659 --> 00:22:51,495 - Don't forget your food. - Yeah. 424 00:23:58,728 --> 00:24:01,022 I guess dinner with Maggie went well. 425 00:24:02,399 --> 00:24:04,651 Yes, uh, I'll be out in ten minutes, Izzy. 426 00:24:04,734 --> 00:24:05,734 Uh-huh. 427 00:24:09,489 --> 00:24:12,951 I don't need all the gory details. Just a credit card number for the fee. 428 00:24:13,034 --> 00:24:14,619 Can you hold on, please? Thank you. 429 00:24:14,703 --> 00:24:17,497 Please tell me Izzy's coming in. Today's worse than yesterday. 430 00:24:17,581 --> 00:24:19,374 As soon as she parks the car. 431 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:21,668 Did you find anything more about Jesús Menendez? 432 00:24:21,751 --> 00:24:23,545 Griggs is too smart for leaks. 433 00:24:23,628 --> 00:24:26,465 I've talked to a dozen escorts, at least. 434 00:24:26,548 --> 00:24:29,968 None of them can ID any tattoo man. Guy's a ghost. 435 00:24:30,051 --> 00:24:33,597 We need to find him. Might be the only way to keep Jesús from being charged again. 436 00:24:33,680 --> 00:24:35,932 I don't get how that works. Isn't it double jeopardy? 437 00:24:36,016 --> 00:24:38,852 Nope. His first conviction was vacated like it never happened. 438 00:24:38,935 --> 00:24:40,145 They can charge him again. 439 00:24:40,228 --> 00:24:42,355 Somebody's been paying attention in school. 440 00:24:42,439 --> 00:24:44,065 - Mm-hmm. - All right. 441 00:24:44,149 --> 00:24:47,319 Forget about the other guy. What about Glory Days? Is she back? 442 00:24:47,402 --> 00:24:50,155 Yes, but don't know where. We think she's changed her number. 443 00:24:50,238 --> 00:24:53,200 Just find her, will you? We need her to talk to Griggs. 444 00:24:53,283 --> 00:24:54,159 What's this? 445 00:24:54,242 --> 00:24:56,953 That's your arraignment tomorrow. A Russell Lawson. 446 00:24:57,037 --> 00:24:58,705 I spoke to his Uber driver, 447 00:24:58,788 --> 00:25:01,541 who said he took him to the address that Lawson gave him. 448 00:25:01,625 --> 00:25:05,504 That's the place he lives, and that's the place he broke into. 449 00:25:06,087 --> 00:25:06,922 Allegedly. 450 00:25:07,005 --> 00:25:08,507 - Allegedly. - All right. 451 00:25:08,590 --> 00:25:11,218 Good work. I'll be in the office if you need me. 452 00:25:11,301 --> 00:25:13,470 Ha! 453 00:25:14,346 --> 00:25:15,847 Law offices. Please hold. 454 00:25:17,724 --> 00:25:20,936 I got him on a jail call setting up the deal. I can make a case. 455 00:25:21,436 --> 00:25:24,731 Yeah. Hey, hang on a second. I'm gonna need the Reyes files again. 456 00:25:24,814 --> 00:25:27,067 - Ah. We don't have them anymore. - What? 457 00:25:27,150 --> 00:25:29,319 Downtown requisitioned them. Major Crimes. 458 00:25:29,819 --> 00:25:31,238 Sorry. I thought you knew. 459 00:25:31,321 --> 00:25:32,321 You're kidding. 460 00:25:33,823 --> 00:25:34,991 You're not kidding. 461 00:25:36,993 --> 00:25:41,498 Hey, Andy. I need some advice. You have time for a drink after yoga? 462 00:25:55,804 --> 00:25:58,348 I know. I'm sorry. I don't have an appointment. 463 00:25:58,431 --> 00:26:00,433 Can you just tell him it's Lisa Trammell? 464 00:26:00,517 --> 00:26:01,893 Crammell? 465 00:26:01,977 --> 00:26:03,478 No. Trammell. 466 00:26:03,562 --> 00:26:06,690 Lorna. Lorna, it's okay. Come on back. 467 00:26:07,899 --> 00:26:09,526 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 468 00:26:10,068 --> 00:26:11,068 Please. 469 00:26:12,153 --> 00:26:15,365 I promise I am not stalking you. 470 00:26:17,701 --> 00:26:18,743 Oh. 471 00:26:18,827 --> 00:26:21,329 So this is where the Lincoln Lawyer works. 472 00:26:21,413 --> 00:26:22,581 Hmm. 473 00:26:22,664 --> 00:26:23,790 Funny. 474 00:26:24,749 --> 00:26:26,751 Thought it'd be, I don't know, a Lincoln. 475 00:26:26,835 --> 00:26:28,753 Well, it's a long story. 476 00:26:28,837 --> 00:26:30,255 Um... 477 00:26:30,338 --> 00:26:34,426 Look, Lisa, I had such a great time last night, but... 478 00:26:34,509 --> 00:26:36,803 No, I swear. That is not why I'm here. 479 00:26:37,304 --> 00:26:41,766 I mean, last night was good, but it wasn't that good. 480 00:26:43,643 --> 00:26:47,814 No, but seriously, I'm not stalking you. But, apparently, I am stalking someone. 481 00:26:51,443 --> 00:26:53,320 What, a temporary restraining order? 482 00:26:53,403 --> 00:26:56,323 An hour after you left, some guy showed up and handed me that. 483 00:26:56,406 --> 00:26:59,242 To stop you from harassing Bondurant at his place of work. 484 00:26:59,326 --> 00:27:01,328 What, have you gone to his office? 485 00:27:01,411 --> 00:27:02,411 Well... 486 00:27:04,164 --> 00:27:07,083 Okay. You know those protesters you saw? 487 00:27:07,167 --> 00:27:08,167 Mm-hmm. 488 00:27:08,501 --> 00:27:12,047 Maybe they started showing up because I talked about it on social media. 489 00:27:12,547 --> 00:27:13,381 Like, a lot. 490 00:27:13,465 --> 00:27:16,760 And maybe I've led some protests outside of his office, too, 491 00:27:16,843 --> 00:27:18,928 but I've never harassed the guy. 492 00:27:19,763 --> 00:27:21,681 There's still free speech in this country? 493 00:27:21,765 --> 00:27:22,891 Last time I checked. 494 00:27:22,974 --> 00:27:26,061 The protests only draw attention to what's happening. 495 00:27:26,144 --> 00:27:27,354 Like... Look. 496 00:27:28,104 --> 00:27:29,356 This was on the news. 497 00:27:29,981 --> 00:27:32,192 We talked to one of the leaders of the movement, 498 00:27:32,275 --> 00:27:34,361 neighborhood restaurant owner Lisa Trammell. 499 00:27:34,444 --> 00:27:37,280 Gentrification is violence to our communities. 500 00:27:37,364 --> 00:27:39,908 These developers move into our neighborhoods 501 00:27:39,991 --> 00:27:41,576 and displace people. 502 00:27:41,660 --> 00:27:43,328 And we won't stand for it anymore. 503 00:27:43,411 --> 00:27:46,915 Mitchell Bondurant had no comment, but his company issued a statement saying, 504 00:27:46,998 --> 00:27:49,751 "We are committed to developing fair and equitable housing 505 00:27:49,834 --> 00:27:51,169 for all Angelenos." 506 00:27:51,252 --> 00:27:54,881 I mean, can he really get a restraining order because of that? 507 00:27:54,964 --> 00:27:58,677 Not as long as you're not threatening him or trespassing on his property. 508 00:27:59,177 --> 00:28:01,388 - But you're in luck. - How so? 509 00:28:01,471 --> 00:28:06,476 I told you I don't do real estate law, but a TRO? That's right in my wheelhouse. 510 00:28:07,644 --> 00:28:09,062 Wait, so you'll represent me? 511 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:11,522 Why not? 512 00:28:12,774 --> 00:28:15,527 I can pay you. It might take a while, but I... 513 00:28:15,610 --> 00:28:19,280 Just make me some more of that pozole. All right? We're good. 514 00:28:20,740 --> 00:28:21,783 Thank you, Mickey. 515 00:28:27,997 --> 00:28:29,332 I should go. 516 00:28:43,221 --> 00:28:44,264 - Talk soon. - Bye. 517 00:28:47,642 --> 00:28:49,853 Who's that woman? Why are you sleeping with her? 518 00:28:49,936 --> 00:28:51,396 Wh... what are you talking about? 519 00:28:51,479 --> 00:28:53,690 Do not do this. I was married to you, remember? 520 00:28:53,773 --> 00:28:56,860 You put your hands in your pockets when you're trying to be disarming, 521 00:28:56,943 --> 00:28:58,528 and you start scratching your head. 522 00:28:58,611 --> 00:28:59,738 Okay, okay. 523 00:28:59,821 --> 00:29:03,700 I know every move in your repertoire, and you just pulled out every single one. 524 00:29:03,783 --> 00:29:06,911 She's a chef I met. That's all. She's got some legal problems. 525 00:29:06,995 --> 00:29:08,705 So now you're representing her. 526 00:29:08,788 --> 00:29:11,541 Let me guess. Pro bono. Because you're frosting her cake. 527 00:29:11,624 --> 00:29:13,168 You're basting her turkey. 528 00:29:13,251 --> 00:29:14,586 She's battering your brisket? 529 00:29:14,669 --> 00:29:16,588 Okay, I don't have time for this. 530 00:29:16,671 --> 00:29:20,008 I gotta meet Jesús, and please, order a tox screen for the new client. 531 00:29:20,091 --> 00:29:22,635 - I'll explain later. - So, we'll talk about this then? 532 00:29:23,303 --> 00:29:25,263 I don't think so, Lorna. Goodbye. 533 00:29:26,723 --> 00:29:28,641 This is no way to run a law practice. 534 00:29:29,225 --> 00:29:31,644 Gate opened for inmate release. 535 00:29:38,985 --> 00:29:40,528 You take care of yourself. 536 00:29:45,408 --> 00:29:47,619 You didn't have to come all the way out here. 537 00:29:47,702 --> 00:29:48,703 Yeah. 538 00:29:49,370 --> 00:29:50,370 I did. 539 00:29:55,001 --> 00:29:56,586 Figured you'd be up for a ride. 540 00:29:56,669 --> 00:29:57,669 Yeah. 541 00:29:58,379 --> 00:29:59,255 Yeah, I am. 542 00:30:08,681 --> 00:30:09,681 Jesús. 543 00:30:10,099 --> 00:30:11,184 - Hey. - Hey. 544 00:30:13,770 --> 00:30:16,314 Just tell the truth, and everything will be fine. 545 00:30:16,397 --> 00:30:17,690 Okay. Yeah. 546 00:30:17,774 --> 00:30:18,774 Okay. 547 00:30:21,611 --> 00:30:24,781 So, you left the club with Martha Renteria around 10:30? 548 00:30:25,365 --> 00:30:26,365 That's right. 549 00:30:26,407 --> 00:30:28,284 Did you negotiate a price? 550 00:30:28,368 --> 00:30:31,037 600. I paid up front. 551 00:30:31,120 --> 00:30:32,880 You told police you won the lottery. 552 00:30:32,914 --> 00:30:35,124 Only there was no drawing on the lottery that day. 553 00:30:35,208 --> 00:30:36,251 It's all in the record. 554 00:30:36,334 --> 00:30:39,671 Mr. Menendez admitted he got the money from his brother, who was a drug dealer. 555 00:30:39,754 --> 00:30:40,754 Fine. 556 00:30:42,882 --> 00:30:45,093 What happened when you got to her place? 557 00:30:45,593 --> 00:30:46,803 We... 558 00:30:47,470 --> 00:30:48,470 we had sex. 559 00:30:49,347 --> 00:30:51,266 She had condoms. I used one. 560 00:30:52,183 --> 00:30:53,518 After, I flushed it. 561 00:30:54,227 --> 00:30:56,479 I used a towel that was hanging in the bathroom. 562 00:30:57,355 --> 00:30:59,649 That's how your DNA got on the towel. 563 00:31:00,859 --> 00:31:01,860 I guess so. 564 00:31:04,445 --> 00:31:06,531 And then... And then I left. 565 00:31:07,490 --> 00:31:09,325 She was fine when I left. 566 00:31:09,409 --> 00:31:13,162 - Come on, Detective. You... - So, you didn't kill Martha Renteria? 567 00:31:13,246 --> 00:31:15,164 - No. - You didn't stab her over 50 times? 568 00:31:15,248 --> 00:31:18,167 No! I never killed anyone. 569 00:31:18,251 --> 00:31:22,130 The ME says the murder weapon was a knife with no more than a five-inch blade, 570 00:31:22,213 --> 00:31:23,715 maybe half an inch wide. 571 00:31:23,798 --> 00:31:25,133 Probably a folding knife. 572 00:31:25,216 --> 00:31:26,718 Do you own a knife like that? 573 00:31:27,218 --> 00:31:28,218 No. 574 00:31:29,804 --> 00:31:31,639 Have you ever owned one? 575 00:31:33,516 --> 00:31:34,516 No. 576 00:31:37,562 --> 00:31:42,191 Two days ago, I spoke with your roommate at the time, Luis Castillo. 577 00:31:43,359 --> 00:31:44,527 You remember him. 578 00:31:45,111 --> 00:31:47,030 Can you describe the knife? 579 00:31:47,906 --> 00:31:50,825 It was a hunting knife. You know, like the folding kind. 580 00:31:50,909 --> 00:31:52,035 Black metal. 581 00:31:52,118 --> 00:31:53,118 How long? 582 00:31:53,703 --> 00:31:54,746 Maybe... 583 00:31:57,540 --> 00:32:00,209 Did this belong to Jesús Menendez? 584 00:32:00,919 --> 00:32:05,924 Yeah. He said it was in case anybody "ever got out of line." 585 00:32:06,007 --> 00:32:07,175 What the fuck is this? 586 00:32:07,258 --> 00:32:11,596 Your roommate says you threw that knife into the LA River after the murder. 587 00:32:12,263 --> 00:32:13,306 He saw you do it. 588 00:32:13,389 --> 00:32:14,766 Are you arresting my client? 589 00:32:14,849 --> 00:32:16,517 I... Okay, maybe I own the... 590 00:32:16,601 --> 00:32:17,601 Not a word. 591 00:32:17,644 --> 00:32:18,937 Are you arresting my client? 592 00:32:20,021 --> 00:32:21,648 Not right at this moment. No. 593 00:32:21,731 --> 00:32:23,608 Then this interview is over. Let's go. 594 00:32:23,691 --> 00:32:25,026 Now! 595 00:32:30,865 --> 00:32:32,742 Why didn't you tell me about this? 596 00:32:32,825 --> 00:32:34,661 I knew how guilty it made me look. 597 00:32:34,744 --> 00:32:36,388 I figured if the cops didn't know, it didn't matter. 598 00:32:36,412 --> 00:32:37,789 It always matters, Jesús. 599 00:32:37,872 --> 00:32:39,582 Well, I needed you to believe me. 600 00:32:45,630 --> 00:32:46,990 You know what? 601 00:32:47,674 --> 00:32:49,133 Just walk away. 602 00:32:49,217 --> 00:32:50,593 Just like before. 603 00:32:50,677 --> 00:32:54,347 I'm not walking away from you, Jesús. I told you I wouldn't do that again. 604 00:32:54,430 --> 00:32:55,306 All right? 605 00:32:55,390 --> 00:32:56,891 I need to figure this thing out 606 00:32:56,975 --> 00:32:59,519 'cause they'll come after you with everything they've got. 607 00:32:59,602 --> 00:33:02,563 Now just go home and talk to no one. I'll call you. 608 00:33:09,612 --> 00:33:12,865 Look, it is bullshit that downtown keeps taking your best cases, 609 00:33:12,949 --> 00:33:14,993 but I don't know what to tell you. 610 00:33:15,076 --> 00:33:18,204 Bob brought in a bunch of sharks, and they're all looking to cut teeth. 611 00:33:18,287 --> 00:33:21,624 I remember when that was you with your undefeated record. 612 00:33:21,708 --> 00:33:23,084 Got you moved to Major Crimes. 613 00:33:23,167 --> 00:33:25,878 Not quite undefeated. Lost a few. 614 00:33:25,962 --> 00:33:27,839 - Never lost to your ex though. - Hmm. 615 00:33:27,922 --> 00:33:30,174 I beat that fool every time. 616 00:33:30,258 --> 00:33:33,678 I knew there was a reason I liked you right off the bat. 617 00:33:35,471 --> 00:33:37,557 You ever think about going private? 618 00:33:39,267 --> 00:33:40,268 Who hasn't? 619 00:33:41,227 --> 00:33:45,565 Just can't see actually doing it. I'm not built for the dark side. 620 00:33:46,065 --> 00:33:47,942 What about another office? 621 00:33:48,026 --> 00:33:51,320 I've got a friend up in San Fran. They are desperate for good people. 622 00:33:52,363 --> 00:33:56,909 Hayley's at a new school, making friends. I couldn't do that to her. Or Mickey. 623 00:33:57,493 --> 00:33:58,870 You gotta do something. 624 00:34:01,289 --> 00:34:02,206 Yeah. 625 00:34:11,049 --> 00:34:12,508 This is really good. 626 00:34:12,592 --> 00:34:13,801 What did I tell you? 627 00:34:15,136 --> 00:34:16,262 Mom's missing out. 628 00:34:16,345 --> 00:34:19,557 She came home, and she made herself soup from a can. 629 00:34:20,558 --> 00:34:23,394 I'm sorry about that, hija. Your mom and I are... 630 00:34:26,064 --> 00:34:27,148 You okay? 631 00:34:27,774 --> 00:34:28,774 Yeah. 632 00:34:30,526 --> 00:34:32,153 It's not the stuff with Mom, is it? 633 00:34:32,236 --> 00:34:34,197 No, no. It's just a case. 634 00:34:34,697 --> 00:34:37,200 I made the dumbest mistake a defense attorney can make. 635 00:34:38,076 --> 00:34:39,243 I trusted a cop. 636 00:34:39,327 --> 00:34:41,162 - Dude. - Yeah. 637 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:44,749 Remember that one I told you about? The thing I had to make right? 638 00:34:44,832 --> 00:34:48,336 The one that started all the trouble with Mom in the first place? 639 00:34:48,419 --> 00:34:49,420 Mm. 640 00:34:52,256 --> 00:34:54,842 Do you remember when I was in, like, fourth grade, 641 00:34:54,926 --> 00:34:57,804 and I got super freaked out about school? 642 00:34:59,472 --> 00:35:02,725 I remember a nine-year-old worrying if she was gonna get into Yale. 643 00:35:03,768 --> 00:35:07,522 You said, "Just worry about what's right in front of you." 644 00:35:07,605 --> 00:35:10,066 "This math test. This reading assignment." 645 00:35:11,359 --> 00:35:13,027 - I said that? - Yeah. 646 00:35:13,861 --> 00:35:15,196 I was a good dad, huh? 647 00:35:16,906 --> 00:35:19,367 So take your own advice. 648 00:35:19,450 --> 00:35:22,495 Focus on what's right in front of you. You'll figure the rest out. 649 00:35:25,832 --> 00:35:30,628 I mean, you are the hottest defense attorney in LA, aren't you? 650 00:35:30,711 --> 00:35:33,047 Oh, I see. She showed you that, huh? 651 00:35:33,131 --> 00:35:34,048 Oh yeah. 652 00:35:34,132 --> 00:35:36,175 - Did you at least read the article? - No. 653 00:35:36,259 --> 00:35:37,677 - All right. Good. - Yeah. 654 00:36:27,101 --> 00:36:32,857 57003. People versus Russell Lawson. 655 00:36:40,198 --> 00:36:41,198 Hey. 656 00:36:41,616 --> 00:36:43,201 Can you get me out of here now? 657 00:36:43,284 --> 00:36:44,869 Hold on while I try something. 658 00:36:44,952 --> 00:36:46,954 Does counsel wish to be heard? 659 00:36:47,038 --> 00:36:49,498 If you can give us just one moment, Your Honor? 660 00:36:55,004 --> 00:36:57,715 Wow. You still get a physical newspaper. 661 00:36:57,798 --> 00:36:58,925 That's old-school. 662 00:36:59,008 --> 00:37:00,092 Uh-huh. Yeah. 663 00:37:01,552 --> 00:37:04,430 So are these. Actual paper photographs. 664 00:37:04,513 --> 00:37:08,184 Judge Lyons will love these. He doesn't do technology. 665 00:37:09,685 --> 00:37:13,940 So that is my client's house. 18001 Remington Place. 666 00:37:14,023 --> 00:37:16,943 And that is the house where he was arrested. 18010. 667 00:37:17,026 --> 00:37:19,904 As you can see, they're almost identical, even the numbers. 668 00:37:19,987 --> 00:37:20,987 So? 669 00:37:21,322 --> 00:37:24,659 So burglary requires a specific intent to commit a crime. 670 00:37:25,284 --> 00:37:27,036 This was just a mistake. 671 00:37:27,119 --> 00:37:30,623 My client was under the influence. He thought it was his house. 672 00:37:30,706 --> 00:37:34,168 His key didn't work, so he broke what he thought was his own window. 673 00:37:34,252 --> 00:37:37,129 You'd still have to prove he was too drunk to know where he was, 674 00:37:37,213 --> 00:37:39,858 which could be tough because, according to his credit card receipts, 675 00:37:39,882 --> 00:37:41,217 he only had three drinks. 676 00:37:41,717 --> 00:37:44,512 You'd think someone who got his picture in the paper would know that. 677 00:37:45,888 --> 00:37:48,075 Six months, final offer. 678 00:37:48,099 --> 00:37:50,935 Or I could wait for the tox screen I ordered yesterday. 679 00:37:51,018 --> 00:37:52,228 What would that prove? 680 00:37:52,311 --> 00:37:54,831 Even if he had more than that, it wouldn't still be in his system. 681 00:37:54,855 --> 00:37:56,065 Rohypnol would. 682 00:37:56,148 --> 00:37:59,110 Rohyp... You think your client was roofied? 683 00:37:59,193 --> 00:38:03,072 Well, the bar he was at, a dozen different people have complained 684 00:38:03,155 --> 00:38:04,240 about getting drugged. 685 00:38:04,323 --> 00:38:07,201 And lots more all over the city, most of them unsolved. 686 00:38:07,785 --> 00:38:10,538 Kind of a black eye for the cops and the DA, don't you think? 687 00:38:12,540 --> 00:38:15,793 So I'm thinking misdemeanor trespass, time served, 688 00:38:15,876 --> 00:38:18,629 plus my client would generously agree to pay for the window. 689 00:38:19,380 --> 00:38:20,923 Or you can roll the dice at trial, 690 00:38:21,007 --> 00:38:24,176 but then the story would be that someone's drugging people, 691 00:38:24,260 --> 00:38:27,680 and the DA's too busy going after innocent victims to do anything about it. 692 00:38:27,763 --> 00:38:30,391 I happen to know a reporter or two. 693 00:38:40,443 --> 00:38:44,322 Your Honor, I don't think we need to waste any more of the court's time today. 694 00:38:45,197 --> 00:38:46,197 Okay. 695 00:38:47,450 --> 00:38:50,911 They're gonna take you to Processing now. You'll be home by lunchtime. 696 00:38:50,995 --> 00:38:52,872 I don't know how to thank you. 697 00:38:53,497 --> 00:38:54,498 Uh... 698 00:38:54,582 --> 00:38:58,044 Hey, if you ever have to declare bankruptcy... 699 00:38:58,127 --> 00:39:01,213 Let's hope it doesn't come to that. Poker face, Russell. 700 00:39:09,847 --> 00:39:11,182 Haller. 701 00:39:11,265 --> 00:39:13,309 Hey, what are you doing downtown? 702 00:39:13,809 --> 00:39:17,772 I went to see Bob. Tried to see whether I could get another one of my cases back. 703 00:39:18,272 --> 00:39:20,399 He offered me second chair as a courtesy. 704 00:39:20,483 --> 00:39:23,527 Felt more like a "fuck you," but who's counting? 705 00:39:23,611 --> 00:39:25,154 What are you gonna do? 706 00:39:25,237 --> 00:39:27,615 Oh, I don't know yet. I'll think of something. 707 00:39:32,495 --> 00:39:33,495 Listen. 708 00:39:34,455 --> 00:39:36,082 I'm sorry about the other night. 709 00:39:36,916 --> 00:39:39,752 It was a bad day all round, and I took it out on you. 710 00:39:39,835 --> 00:39:41,796 I get it. I'm sorry too. 711 00:39:42,713 --> 00:39:45,424 Look, Maggie, I'm happy you're seeing someone. 712 00:39:47,301 --> 00:39:49,970 Okay, not happy happy, maybe, but... 713 00:39:50,805 --> 00:39:51,805 I understand. 714 00:39:52,431 --> 00:39:53,974 Just hope he's a good guy. 715 00:39:54,850 --> 00:39:56,143 You deserve it, Maggie. 716 00:39:58,104 --> 00:39:59,104 So do you. 717 00:40:05,277 --> 00:40:09,490 Well, I better head back to Van Nuys before the 101 turns into a parking lot. 718 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:14,412 See you, Mickey. 719 00:40:20,334 --> 00:40:22,211 Registrar's office. May I help? 720 00:40:22,294 --> 00:40:26,382 Hi. I need the form for the Criminal Practice Clinic. 721 00:40:28,634 --> 00:40:31,303 I work for a defense lawyer. He's gonna mentor me. 722 00:40:31,387 --> 00:40:34,348 Although, if you saw the way he does things, 723 00:40:34,432 --> 00:40:37,893 you would think it's the exact opposite of the way things should be done. 724 00:40:40,938 --> 00:40:42,106 When's this due? 725 00:40:42,189 --> 00:40:44,984 By Friday, but you need to get the Academic Dean's signature 726 00:40:45,067 --> 00:40:47,236 if you're not using one of our approved mentors. 727 00:40:47,319 --> 00:40:49,447 - Dean Wheaton. - Okay. Great. 728 00:40:51,949 --> 00:40:53,868 Wheaton? Um... 729 00:40:54,618 --> 00:40:56,203 The Wheaton who teaches torts? 730 00:40:56,287 --> 00:40:59,623 Yes. He's serving as interim dean until they find someone permanent. 731 00:40:59,707 --> 00:41:01,792 He's here for 30 minutes. You could do it now. 732 00:41:01,876 --> 00:41:04,962 Oh, uh, no. No, I'm actually... Huge hurry. 733 00:41:05,045 --> 00:41:07,798 Uh, maybe I'll do it tomorrow or the next day. 734 00:41:12,261 --> 00:41:15,306 - Hey. - Hey, babe. How's school tonight? 735 00:41:16,599 --> 00:41:19,560 Fine. Um, you know, the usual. 736 00:41:20,186 --> 00:41:22,521 - How are things with you? - Everything's great. 737 00:41:22,605 --> 00:41:25,649 I'm just, uh, running down some leads on Glory Days. 738 00:41:27,776 --> 00:41:29,612 So, I'll see you later, then? 739 00:41:29,695 --> 00:41:33,324 Hey, um, don't wait up. Could be a late one. 740 00:41:33,407 --> 00:41:34,407 Okay. 741 00:41:37,203 --> 00:41:38,621 You sure you're down with this? 742 00:41:39,872 --> 00:41:41,123 Yeah, yeah. 743 00:41:42,166 --> 00:41:43,167 Let's go. 744 00:41:46,712 --> 00:41:47,713 Kaz! 745 00:41:49,381 --> 00:41:51,091 You son of a bitch. 746 00:42:08,901 --> 00:42:09,944 Welcome home, brother. 747 00:42:19,995 --> 00:42:21,372 Get this man a beer. 748 00:42:21,455 --> 00:42:23,666 Hell yeah! 749 00:42:40,099 --> 00:42:42,226 Feels weird not driving you home. 750 00:42:42,309 --> 00:42:43,435 I think I can handle it. 751 00:42:43,936 --> 00:42:46,188 Just appreciate you filling in around the office. 752 00:42:46,272 --> 00:42:50,693 Oh! Listen, before I forget. That guy stopped by a few hours ago. 753 00:42:50,776 --> 00:42:53,821 - Which guy? - Your client, Russell Lawson. 754 00:42:53,904 --> 00:42:56,115 Gave me a credit card number for 5K. 755 00:42:56,198 --> 00:42:57,741 I thought he'd paid up front? 756 00:42:57,825 --> 00:43:00,786 He said it was for a retainer in case he needed anything else. 757 00:43:01,787 --> 00:43:05,833 Okay, well. Look, I'm gonna lose you when I go up in the Hills, so... 758 00:43:05,916 --> 00:43:08,335 - There's one more thing. - Which is? 759 00:43:08,419 --> 00:43:11,213 Yesterday morning, when I was giving you a hard time, 760 00:43:12,506 --> 00:43:14,675 you let me think you were with Maggie. 761 00:43:15,801 --> 00:43:18,178 I didn't let you think anything, Izzy. 762 00:43:18,262 --> 00:43:20,723 - I just didn't wanna deal with it. - I know. 763 00:43:20,806 --> 00:43:22,808 Either way, it's none of my business. 764 00:43:22,891 --> 00:43:25,394 I just know that long-term, 765 00:43:25,894 --> 00:43:28,355 staying on this path is about being honest. 766 00:43:29,732 --> 00:43:31,191 Especially with yourself. 767 00:43:33,652 --> 00:43:34,652 Good night. 768 00:43:36,113 --> 00:43:37,197 Good night, Izzy. 769 00:44:12,775 --> 00:44:13,984 Nice view. 770 00:44:15,903 --> 00:44:18,864 I mean, the picture in the paper made it look good, 771 00:44:18,947 --> 00:44:22,242 but at night, it really comes alive, don't you think? 772 00:44:22,743 --> 00:44:23,743 Russell? 773 00:44:24,787 --> 00:44:26,288 What the fuck are you doing here? 774 00:44:26,372 --> 00:44:29,750 I didn't wanna break another window, so I hopped the fence. 775 00:44:29,833 --> 00:44:33,504 I gotta say, today was amazing. 776 00:44:33,587 --> 00:44:35,673 I mean, I know you're good, but that was... 777 00:44:35,756 --> 00:44:37,091 ...something else. 778 00:44:37,174 --> 00:44:39,385 I don't know what you want, exactly, but... 779 00:44:39,468 --> 00:44:42,304 Okay. You should probably hear me out. 780 00:44:42,388 --> 00:44:44,515 After all, you are my attorney. 781 00:44:44,598 --> 00:44:46,600 Paid an extra retainer to make sure of that, 782 00:44:46,684 --> 00:44:50,062 so I think that I probably want what any client wants, Mickey. 783 00:44:50,145 --> 00:44:52,189 I want your expert legal help. 784 00:44:52,690 --> 00:44:57,069 Being a lawyer, it comes with all sorts of duties and responsibilities, 785 00:44:57,152 --> 00:44:58,152 doesn't it? 786 00:44:58,946 --> 00:45:01,990 Like, the duty of confidentiality. 787 00:45:02,491 --> 00:45:04,034 That's the big one, right? 788 00:45:04,910 --> 00:45:07,579 The one where anything I say becomes our little secret, 789 00:45:07,663 --> 00:45:09,623 and you can't tell anybody, 790 00:45:09,707 --> 00:45:12,793 especially not the police. 791 00:45:19,675 --> 00:45:20,759 So, 792 00:45:22,469 --> 00:45:24,054 here's our little secret. 793 00:45:25,389 --> 00:45:28,142 Martha Renteria had it coming. 794 00:45:28,225 --> 00:45:32,104 That bitch got exactly what she deserved. 795 00:45:32,980 --> 00:45:37,860 And then someone else went down for it, and he's about to go down for it again. 796 00:45:37,943 --> 00:45:41,280 But the best part is, now, 797 00:45:42,865 --> 00:45:44,992 there's nothing you can do about it. 798 00:45:46,452 --> 00:45:49,163 You broke into that house to trick me into representing you? 799 00:45:49,246 --> 00:45:51,415 I did a hell of a lot more than that, Counselor. 800 00:45:52,374 --> 00:45:56,503 When your tox screen comes back, it's gonna show Rohypnol, all right. 801 00:45:56,587 --> 00:46:00,674 Roofied myself just to make it look really good. 802 00:46:01,717 --> 00:46:04,845 Come on. You gotta give me an A for effort for that. 803 00:46:04,928 --> 00:46:08,432 I had to get you to stop looking for me, and then it hit me. 804 00:46:08,932 --> 00:46:11,101 Why not kill two birds with one stone? 805 00:46:12,227 --> 00:46:15,230 You thought that if you found me, 806 00:46:16,356 --> 00:46:17,775 you could save, uh... 807 00:46:17,858 --> 00:46:19,401 What's the guy's name? 808 00:46:19,485 --> 00:46:20,486 Menendez? 809 00:46:21,528 --> 00:46:23,572 Well, congrats. You found me. 810 00:46:25,324 --> 00:46:27,409 But you can't ever tell a soul about it, 811 00:46:28,911 --> 00:46:30,621 or I'll see that you're disbarred. 812 00:46:32,289 --> 00:46:33,999 And that's just for starters. 813 00:46:35,292 --> 00:46:38,045 - Are you threatening me, Russell? - Threatening you? 814 00:46:38,128 --> 00:46:39,421 Oh, no. No, no, no. 815 00:46:39,505 --> 00:46:42,049 I would never threaten you, 816 00:46:42,132 --> 00:46:44,885 even though I know where you live and that you have a family. 817 00:46:44,968 --> 00:46:48,013 I'd never threaten you because a threat would be the one circumstance 818 00:46:48,096 --> 00:46:51,225 where maybe you might be able to tell our little secret. 819 00:46:51,934 --> 00:46:58,357 So, no, you can rest assured that you and your family are safe with me. 820 00:46:59,316 --> 00:47:01,944 Just like our little secret is safe with you. 821 00:47:08,116 --> 00:47:09,116 Well... 822 00:47:09,660 --> 00:47:10,869 I... 823 00:47:10,953 --> 00:47:12,788 I'll see you around, Counselor.