Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer takes a new look at the characters that have already appeared in book and movie form. Season 1 is based primarily on Michael Connelly's The Brass Verdict, whereas season 2 adapts The Fifth Witness. In 2011, The Lincoln Lawyer was adapted into a movie starring Matthew McConaughey. Though Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer adaptation features major book characters, some new figures have been thrown into the mix. At the center, The Lincoln Lawyer show follows criminal defense attorney Michael “Mickey” Haller Jr. as he gets back on his feet after a surfing accident and suffering from an addiction to painkillers.
When an old attorney acquaintance, Jerry Vincent, is murdered and leaves him his practice, Haller finds himself thrown back into the legal system with full force. With the help of his two ex-wives, Mickey juggles multiple new cases, including the high-profile murder trial involving Trevor Elliot, a wealthy video game designer, and Lisa Trammel, accused of killing a powerful businessman.The Lincoln Lawyer cast includes a wealth of mainstay characters who make up Mickey Haller’s team, his friends and family, and of course, his client and opposing members of law enforcement and the legal system.
Manuel Garcia-Rulfo As Mickey Haller
Michael “Mickey” Haller Jr. is played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in The Lincoln Lawyer cast, taking the role that was played by Matthew McConaughey in the 2011 movie as the LA defense attorney who primarily operates out of his Lincoln town car. The adaptation of Mickey in Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer is fairly true to the book but leans into his Latino heritage more than the original story, which tended to remain preoccupied with his American-Irish roots. Garcia-Rulfo is known for his roles as Vasquez in the 2016 movie The Magnificent Seven and Biniamino Marquez in Murder on the Orient Express in 2017. In 2023, he also appeared in the Tom Hanks movie A Man Called Otto as Tommy.
Neve Campbell As Maggie McPherson
Neve Campbell plays Maggie McPherson in The Lincoln Lawyer cast, a role played by Marisa Tomei in the 2011 movie. As a prosecutor, Maggie earned a reputation for being ruthless and got the nickname Maggie McFierce, though, in the Netflix adaptation, Mickey is more likely to call her Mags. Maggie is also Mickey’s first ex-wife, and the pair have a daughter together. Campbell is best known for her role as Sidney Prescott in the Scream franchise. While she skipped out on the 2023 Scream sequel, she has been hard at work on a new TV series, appearing as Raven in the 2023 videogame adaptation of Twisted Metal.
Becki Newton As Lorna Crane
Played by Pell James in the McConaughey-led movie, Lorna Crane is played by Becki Newton in the Netflix The Lincoln Lawyer cast. Mickey’s trusted second ex-wife he married on the rebound from Maggie before eventually parting amicably, Lorna manages his cases and phone calls while he is on the road and in court. A relatively faithful adaptation of the character, Netflix adapting The Brass Verdict gave Lorna Taylor more opportunity to appear on the screen as in book 1, she is primarily only a voice on a phone line. Becki Newton is known for her roles as Annie Matopoulos in Love Bites, Jackie in Divorce, and Quinn in How I Met Your Mother.
Angus Sampson As Dennis “Cisco” Wojciechowski
Dennis “Cisco” Wojciechowski is played by Angus Sampson in The Lincoln Lawyer cast, and the character did not appear in the first book or the 2011 movie. Cisco is an ex-member of the Road Saints and has leveraged his clean criminal record into a private investigator license and is hired by Mickey to help him on his cases. Cisco is also in a relationship with Lorna Taylor. Angus Sampson is known for his roles as The Organic Mechanic in the 2015 Mad Max: Fury Road and as Bear Gerhardt in Fargo. He also had a small one-episode turn on Hulu's Reservation Dogs.
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine As Detective Raymond Griggs
Detective Raymond Griggs is a member of the LAPD and is played by Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine in The Lincoln Lawyer cast. Griggs is investigating the murder of Jerry Vincent and insists that Mickey has more information than he is revealing. Detective Griggs is not a direct pull from the book but largely replaces the character of Hieronymus “Harry” Bosch, the lead character of Michael Connelly’s earlier novel series who appears in The Brass Verdict as a crossover. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine is known for his role as Ronnie Davis in The Chi and will appear as Gaius in the upcoming miniseries Washington Black.
Jazz Raycole As Izzy Letts
Jazz Raycole plays the part of Izzy Letts, a new character devised for Netflix’s adaptation of The Lincoln Lawyer. Izzy Lett’s is a defendant whose case Mickey gets dismissed, and she pays his fee by acting as his driver. As a fellow recovering addict, the two also help each other to keep from relapsing. Izzy replaces Patrick Henson in The Brass Verdict, replacing the pro-surfer with a queer woman of color. Raycole has previously appeared as Sydney Fletcher in The Quad. She also had roles in Waiting to Exhale and TV shows like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Bones, New Girl, and Jericho.
Lana Parrilla As Lisa Trammell
Lana Parrilla joins The Lincoln Lawyer season 2 as Lisa Trammel, a restaurant owner accused of murdering a high-profile businessman in LA. Mickey's relationship with Lisa quickly complicates the case, as does her financial situation. Parrilla would be best known for playing Regina Mills in Once Upon a Time, as well as work in Spin City, Lost, 24, and Six Feet Under.
The Lincoln Lawyer Recurring Cast & Cameos
Elliot Gould as Devin Jones: While only appearing in a brief cameo role in The Lincoln Lawyer cast, Elliot Gould plays Mickey’s father’s law partner, a character created for Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer series. Elliot Gould has had an extensive career, including Trapper John McIntyre in M*A*S*H, Reuben Tishkoff in the Ocean’s movies, and Philip Marlowe in the adaptation of the Raymond Chandler novel The Long Goodbye. He also earned an Oscar nomination for his role in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice in 1969.
Krista Warner as Hayley Haller: Krista Warner portrays Hayley, the daughter of Mickey and Maggie. The actress is set to appear as Young Lisa in the TV series Middle of Nowhere.
Yaya Dacosta as Andrea "Andy" Freeman: Yaya Dacosta has a key season 2 role as Andy, a prosecutor with ties to Maggie. Aside from recognizing her from America's Next Top Model, Dacosta is known for her roles in Chicago Med, The Butler, The Nice Guys, and Ugly Betty.
Jamie McShane as Detective Lee Lankford: Jamie McShane's Lee Lankford is first seen as a detective who is opposed to lawyers and biased against Haller, then as an investigator, and then in a more villainous role involved in both Mickey and Maggie's cases. Jamie McShane is known for his role as Cameron Hayes in Sons of Anarchy and as Eric O’Bannon in Netflix’s Bloodline. In 2022, he returned to Netflix with the significant role of Sheriff Donovan Galpin in the Addams Family spinoff series Wednesday.
David Clayton Rogers as Russell Lawson: David Clayton Rogers joins season 2 as Russell Lawson, a new client that tests Mickey's career. Rogers previously worked on Mayans MC, Blindspot, and Shameless.
Fiona Rene as Gloria Dayton (aka Glory Days): Fiona Rene plays Gloria Dayton, a sex worker that Haller needs to testify in a case. Rene played Lyla in I Know What You Did Last Summer.
Douglas Bennett as Kaz: An old friend of Cisco's that complicates his past with the Road Saints in season 2. Bennett would be best known for playing Orlin West in Sons of Anarchy.
Matt Angel as Henry Dahl: Matt Angel appears in season 2 as Henry Dahl, a podcaster interested in Lisa's case. He recently worked on The Wrath of Becky and Dave.
Michael Graziadei as Jeff Golantz: Michael Graziadei stars as Jeff Golantz, the prosecutor in the Trevor Elliott case. The actor has had roles in The Magicians as Raylan Cortez, True Detective as Dan O’Brien, and the Watchmen miniseries as Carmichael.
Christopher Gorham as Trevor Elliott: Christopher Gorham plays Trevor Elliott, the video game developer accused of killing his wife in season 1. Gorham is known for his roles as Bob Barnard in the series Insatiable and as Bobby in 2 Broke Girls. He also portrayed Johnny Carson in 2020's One Night in Miami.
Chris Browning as Teddy Vogul: Teddy Vogul is the head of the Road Saints and has a hold on Mickey over having let Cisco leave the group. Chris Browning played Serling in Netflix’s Bright. Interestingly, he also had a role on the Prime Video series Bosch, which takes place in the same fictional world.
Saul Huezo as Jesus Menendez: Jesus Menendez is portrayed by Saul Huezo in The Lincoln Lawyer cast. Huezo played Oscar in Lincoln Heights.
Jon Tenney as Mickey Haller Sr.: In The Lincoln Lawyer's flashbacks, Jon Tenney plays Mickey Haller Sr., Mickey’s father. Tenney played Behan in Tombstone and Howard Anderson in Legion.