A successful defense lawyer at a boutique firm becomes romantically involved with a client who may or may not be guilty of a brutal crime.
Genre: Drama
Cast:Katherine Heigl , Dulé Hill , Laverne Cox , Dreama Walker , Kobi Libii , Steven Pasquale , Elliott Gould , Lauren Blumenfeld , Ben Lawson , Tara Karsian , Judith Light , Cassidy Freeman , Romi Dias , Kathleen Chalfant , Sewell Whitney , Margaret Newborn , Patrick Fischler , Phil Idrissi
Successful defense lawyer Sadie Ellis begins falling for her charismatic client, who may or may not be guilty of a brutal crime.
Sadie fights for the right of a retired judge to see his wife, whose children believe their mother cannot consent to intimate encounters with their stepfather due to her mental deterioration.
Sadie confronts Billy about new evidence in the case against him and is disappointed when his explanation is not what she expected. Also, a piece of evidence in a new case for the firm could unexpectedly expose a massive scandal, and Cameron and Tiffany defend a psychic accused of grand larceny.
Sadie interviews Billy's ex-classmates hoping to find information about a key piece of evidence. Also, she defends Elena Garcia, her childhood best friend, in a probation violation case; Cameron is asked on a date by her former classmate, Peter; Albert's unpredictable father, Tyson, comes to visit; and Isaiah faces off in court against Ivan Sturgill, his former law partner and current rival. Lawrence Pressman, Mercedes Mason, Ben Lawson, and Carl Lumbly guest star.
A young woman is sexually assaulted and must go to trial to testify against the man who committed the assault.
In the midst of Billy's trial prep, Isaiah and Sadie visit her mother, Carolyn, in prison after they learn important information regarding her former accomplice. Also, Cameron and Albert defend a transwoman arrested for stabbing a famous baseball player, and Cameron finally gives into her feelings for Peter. Judith Light, Ben Lawson guest star.
Nick and Tiffany help Sadie and Albert review audiotapes from Billy's sister's old therapy sessions, hoping to find clues in the murder case against him. Also, Sadie serves as counsel on the divorce proceedings for Isaiah's daughter, Dylan, and Cameron agrees to represent Carolyn in her upcoming parole hearing.
Sadie must testify at Carolyn's parole hearing on her qualifications as a mother, but a man from Carolyn's past resurfaces, hoping to scuttle what may be her last chance at freedom. Also, Nick takes on his first case since passing the bar and is up against the DA who put him in prison, and Cam takes her relationship with Peter to the next level.
When Albert discovers the truth about Sadie and Billy's relationship, he steps in as first chair on the murder trial, fearing Sadie's judgement is compromised. Also, Cam and Nick defend a client accused of conspiracy to commit kidnapping, Isaiah takes a break from the firm after the outcome of Carolyn's parole hearing, and Tiffany tries to get over her ex-fiancé.
Albert and Sadie deal with trust issues as they work on Billy's trial; Peter considered as a run for district attorney.
Sadie and Albert are trying to keep Billy from testifying in his trial; cam struggles with forgiving Peter; Nick and Tiffany defend Nick's former prison friend.
Sadie gives her closing argument in Billy's trial and the jury begins deliberating. Also, Sadie learns about Carolyn's cancer diagnosis, and Tiffany and Cameron defend a woman who murdered her best friend while allegedly sleepwalking.
After the jury delivers their verdict in Billy's trial, Sadie learns he has a secret that might have impacted his case. Also, Billy uses a favor owed to his family by the governor and gets Carolyn released from prison, and Nick is charged with the murder and Isaiah and the firm rally around him to get him released.