Mickey Haller has made a career out of defending the seemingly indefensible.
But in The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4, he finds himself in the one courtroom battle he never saw coming—his own.
Following the shocking Season 3 finale, Netflix’s legal thriller returns with its most personal and high-stakes case yet: Mickey, framed for murder, must fight to clear his name.
What Is The Lincoln Lawyer About?
For those just tuning in, The Lincoln Lawyer is a legal drama based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels.
The series follows Mickey Haller (played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), a smooth-talking defense attorney who operates his practice from the back of his Lincoln Navigator, navigating high-profile cases in Los Angeles.
First premiering on Netflix in May 2022, The Lincoln Lawyer has captivated audiences with its mix of courtroom drama, moral dilemmas, and the ever-charismatic Mickey, who often blurs the line between justice and legal maneuvering.
Each season adapts a different book from Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer series, offering intricate legal battles and character-driven storytelling.
With three seasons under its belt, the show has solidified itself as one of Netflix’s strongest legal dramas.
And now, with The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 adapting The Law of Innocence, Mickey will face his toughest challenge yet.
What We Know About The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 So Far
If you need a refresher, here’s the Season 3 trailer to catch you up on the events leading into Season 4.
Netflix has confirmed that Season 4 is officially in production. This time, the case isn’t about saving a client—it’s about saving Mickey himself.
At the end of Season 3, Mickey was pulled over for a missing license plate, only for the officer to discover a dead body in his trunk.
The victim? Sam Scales, a con man Mickey had worked with in the past. As co-showrunner Ted Humphrey explains:
“Well, the biggest cliffhanger of all is: ‘What is going to happen to Mickey?’ And that one certainly plays out across the whole season in the form of his trial.”
Unlike previous seasons, where Mickey masterfully manipulated the system from behind the wheel of his Lincoln, this time, he’s trapped within it. Humphrey adds:
“This is going to be the biggest and most personal challenge Mickey has ever faced, and also the biggest roller coaster we’ve yet taken our audience on.”
The season will see Mickey navigating the justice system from the defendant’s chair rather than the lawyer’s desk, forcing him to re-evaluate everything he thought he knew about the law.
When Will The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Be Released?
While Netflix has yet to announce an official release date, Season 4 is expected to premiere sometime in 2026.
The series was not included in Netflix’s 2025 lineup, suggesting that fans will have to wait a bit longer to see how Mickey fights his way out of this legal nightmare.
Given the show’s production schedule and post-production timeline, a mid-to-late 2026 release seems likely.
Until then, viewers can revisit the first three seasons of The Lincoln Lawyer on Netflix.
The Cast: Who’s Returning?
The core cast is set to return, including:
- Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller
- Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, now officially a lawyer
- Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts
- Angus Sampson as Cisco Wojciechowski
- Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson, who will have a bigger role this season
One notable question mark is Yaya DaCosta, who played prosecutor Andrea Freemann.
She is absent from the renewal announcement, leading to speculation about whether she will return.
Why The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4 Could Be the Most Intense Yet
Season 3’s final moments left viewers reeling. Mickey, framed for murder, must now prove his innocence while going up against a system that has never been kind to defense attorneys.
This is where The Lincoln Lawyer has always thrived—tight, high-stakes courtroom drama set against the noir-tinged backdrop of Los Angeles.
But this time, Mickey’s usual tricks won’t be enough. His ability to manipulate juries and find legal loopholes won’t save him if he can’t figure out who set him up.
The pressure will be unrelenting, and his closest allies—Lorna, Cisco, and Izzy—will have to step up like never before.
Co-showrunner Ted Humphrey has emphasised how different this season will be for Mickey:
“All the advice he’s given clients over the years, now he has to give himself — and he realises how hollow some of it sounds when you’re the one it’s bouncing off of.”
Season 4 is also set to deepen the show’s signature themes—how power shapes justice, how privilege dictates outcomes, and how the legal system isn’t always about fairness.
And for the first time, Mickey won’t just be defending someone else’s life—he’ll be fighting for his own.
The Verdict
Netflix’s The Lincoln Lawyer has built its reputation on slick storytelling, sharp legal maneuvering, and the undeniable charisma of its lead. But Season 4 is raising the stakes like never before.
With a premise that turns the series inside out, the upcoming season has the potential to be its most gripping yet.
Mickey Haller has talked his way out of countless courtroom showdowns. But can he talk his way out of this one?
Stay tuned—justice is far from served. You can catch up on the previous seasons now on Netflix.
