Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "public-defender"

51. Gang Bullets (1938)

Approved | 63 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A ruthless but clever gangster who knows every loophole in the law has the tables turned by a dedicated District Attorney and his assistant.

Director: Lambert Hillyer | Stars: Anne Nagel, Robert Kent, Charles Trowbridge, Morgan Wallace

Votes: 215

52. The Big Hangover (1950)

Approved | 82 min | Comedy

A law school graduate is hired by a top law firm, but hides from them a secret about a problem he has. He is so allergic to alcohol that one whiff of it and he passes out like a light.

Director: Norman Krasna | Stars: Van Johnson, Elizabeth Taylor, Percy Waram, Fay Holden

Votes: 579

53. Better Living (1998)

95 min | Comedy

Three grown daughters try to find their own personal ways to deal with their dysfunctional parents. The mother is an unorthodox woman with out-of-the-ordinary ideas, including one where she... See full summary »

Director: Max Mayer | Stars: Scott Cohen, Olympia Dukakis, Jamie Gonzalez, Roy Scheider

Votes: 156 | Gross: $0.00M

54. The Town Went Wild (1944)

Approved | 77 min | Comedy, Romance

Feuding fathers deal with the shocking news that their sons were switched at birth, meaning that one of their daughters is about to marry her own brother.

Director: Ralph Murphy | Stars: Freddie Bartholomew, Jimmy Lydon, Edward Everett Horton, Tom Tully

Votes: 192

55. San Francisco Stories (2021)

89 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Five intertwined stories set in San Francisco. The triumphs and tragedies of people dealing with life's difficulties and discoveries set against this beautiful city in the first quarter of the 21st Century.

Directors: Scotty Cornfield, Donna Mae Foronda, Tony Jonick, Alisha McCutcheon, Dana Moe | Stars: Nicole Azalee Danielle, Bettina Devin, Linnae Dosumu-Johnson, Carlos Flores Jr.

Votes: 24

56. Redheads (1992)

R | 107 min | Thriller

A prominent lawyer has an affair with a girl from juvie who wants a way out. She's taping their tryst when someone enters and kills the lawyer. Now he's after her and the tape. Her only chance is a stand up female public defender.

Director: Danny Vendramini | Stars: Claudia Karvan, Catherine McClements, Alexander Petersons, Mark Hembrow

Votes: 89

57. Girls on Probation (1938)

Passed | 63 min | Crime, Drama

A dizzy young girl falls into crime but wins her lawyer's heart.

Director: William C. McGann | Stars: Jane Bryan, Ronald Reagan, Anthony Averill, Sheila Bromley

Votes: 450

58. The Defender (2018)

88 min | Drama

Li Hui-zhen, who is a public defense counsel at a court, takes over a murder case involving teenagers of Ah-cheng. But the existing evidence is unfavorable to defendant. Seeing that the ... See full summary »

Director: Shih-Han Tsao | Stars: Huan-Ru Ke, Chin-Yu Pan, Wei-Hua Lan, Samuel Ku

59. 15 to Life: Kenneth's Story (2013)

TV-PG | 83 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Kenneth young just keep praying and everything will be alright

Director: Nadine Pequeneza

Votes: 48

60. Defending Gideon (2013)

30 min | Documentary, Short

Fifty years ago, Clarence Earl Gideon was charged with breaking into a pool hall. He could not afford a lawyer to defend him in court, and after a hasty trial, he was convicted. Had Gideon ... See full summary »

Director: Rebecca Richman Cohen | Stars: Thomas Boyd, Clarence Earl Gideon, Bruce Jacob, Robert Johnson

61. Presumed Guilty: Tales of the Public Defenders (2002)

116 min | Documentary

Three Years of Trench Warfare in the Jails, Holding Cells and Courts of San Francisco As Public Defenders Seek Justice for Their Clients Go behind the scenes and enter the inner sanctum of ... See full summary »

Director: Pamela Yates | Stars: Jeff Adachi, Michele Forrar, Will Maas, Nigel Phillips

Votes: 16

62. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Pilot (1986)

TV-PG | 97 min | Drama

Pilot episode for the TV series introduces the lawyers and employees of McKenzie, Brackman, Chaney and Kuzak, a Los Angeles law firm, in dealing with their courtroom cases and personal ... See full summary »

Director: Gregory Hoblit | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry, Alan Rachins

Votes: 347

63. Close to Home (2005–2007)
Episode: The Rapist Next Door (2006)

TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A woman in Annabeth's neighborhood is raped soon after a convicted rapist that had been released and takes up residence there.

Director: Martha Mitchell | Stars: Jennifer Finnigan, Kimberly Elise, John Carroll Lynch, Christian Kane

Votes: 103

64. Johnny Ringo (1959–1960)
Episode: The Accused (1959)

30 min | Western

Virgil Kincaid, the owner of a hardscrabble ranch, is accused of murdering Lorna Parrott. Her six-year-old son identifies Kincaid as the killer but, during Kincaid's subsequent trial, ... See full summary »

Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Don Durant, Mark Goddard, Robert Gist, Bartlett Robinson

Votes: 27

65. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: Oy Vey! Wilderness! (1987)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Kelsey takes Markowitz on a camping trip in the hills which turns disastrous. Meanwhile, Kuzak tries to help Ron Messer, a fisherman who lost his boat when the IRS confiscated it in a tax ... See full summary »

Director: Mimi Leder | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 45

66. L.A. Law (1986–1994)
Episode: The Gods Must Be Lawyers (1991)

TV-PG | 48 min | Drama

Victor asks Grace to have dinner with him and his family, but the evening ends in tragedy when his brother Charlie is put in a coma of as a result of a car accident, in which Victor pushes ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Moore | Stars: Harry Hamlin, Susan Dey, Corbin Bernsen, Jill Eikenberry

Votes: 39

67. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Thrill (1997)

TV-14 | 46 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Two punks kill a random victim for the thrill of it. But the prosecution faces the difficult task of convicting two people of the same crime.

Director: Martha Mitchell | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 357

68. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Tomorrow (2002)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The murder of a wealthy man's two children and their friend has Goren and Eames looking at his ex-wife, but a closer look at the evidence reveals a different connection and sisters with an unusual attachment.

Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 460

69. Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode: Another Day in the Life (1988)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

In another "day in the life" episode, the court staff has to finish 207 cases by midnight. If they do, the 207th defendant, a Texas millionaire with a gambling compulsion, will pay the money to save an orphanage from foreclosure.

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson

Votes: 160

70. Night Court (1984–1992)
Episode: Mac's Dilemma (1987)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

Mac faces a dilemma when an old Army buddy who saved his life in Vietnam asks him to delete his prior record to avoid sending him back to prison. A Japanese businessman drops dead in court,... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Melman | Stars: Harry Anderson, Markie Post, John Larroquette, Charles Robinson

Votes: 137

71. Party of Five (1994–2000)
Episode: Where There's Smoke (1995)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Family

Bailey cheerfully gives his blessing to Will dating his latest ex Sarah, but that feels all wrong even when they go out together. Salinger's is struck by disaster -a fire- and theft from ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Scott Wolf, Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, Lacey Chabert

Votes: 74

72. Public Defender (1954–1955)
Episode: Cornered (1955)

30 min | Crime, Drama

An upcoming prizefighter wants to turn himself into Matthews for parole violation but the threats of small time hoodlums and the actions of a clueless police officer cause things to go wrong.

Director: Harve Foster | Stars: Reed Hadley, Charles Bronson, Kenneth Tobey, Thomas E. Jackson

Votes: 18

73. Public Defender (1954–1955)
Episode: The Case of the Parolee (1954)

Not Rated | 30 min | Crime, Drama

Matthews tries to aid an ex-convict suspected of robbing his boss.

Director: Erle C. Kenton | Stars: Reed Hadley, Christian Drake, Mary Ellen Kay, Douglas Fowley

Votes: 13

74. The Streets of San Francisco (1972–1977)
Episode: 'Let's Pretend We're Strangers' (1977)

TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Robbins falls for a public defender representing a psycho, who is trying to eliminate witnesses to a murder.

Director: Walter Grauman | Stars: Karl Malden, Richard Hatch, Linda Kelsey, Mark Wheeler

Votes: 86

75. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: The Usual Suspects (2006)

TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Dean has been framed for murder. Sam tries to find the one behind it.

Director: Mike Rohl | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Linda Blair, Jason Gedrick

Votes: 6,259

76. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Folsom Prison Blues (2007)

TV-14 | 41 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sam and Dean allow themselves to be arrested in order to investigate a series of murders inside a penitentiary. However things get complicated when FBI agent Henricksen shows up to take over their case.

Director: Mike Rohl | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Charles Malik Whitfield, Bridget White

Votes: 6,150

77. Queen Sugar (2016–2022)
Episode: I No Longer Imagine (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

Someone from her past is looking for Violet. Nova deals with family fallout from her book.

Director: Carmen Marrón | Stars: Rutina Wesley, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Kofi Siriboe, Omar J. Dorsey

Votes: 51

78. The Purge (2018–2019)
Episode: Blindspots (2019)

TV-MA | 40 min | Action, Drama, Horror

The residual effects of Purge Night infect the lives of Ryan, Marcus, and Esme.

Director: Tara Nicole Weyr | Stars: Derek Luke, Max Martini, Paola Núñez, Joel Allen

Votes: 565

79. Chicago Fire (2012– )
Episode: Badlands (2019)

TV-14 | 41 min | Action, Drama

Brett and Foster question the suspicious circumstances surrounding an attack at a juvenile detention center; new technology at Firehouse 51 tests everybody's patience; Kidd is chosen to represent the district at a leadership conference.

Director: Olivia Newman | Stars: Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney, Kara Killmer, David Eigenberg

Votes: 394

80. FBI: Most Wanted (2020– )
Episode: Defender (2020)

TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A single mother goes on a deadly rampage at a Public Defender's office, taking justice into her own hands after her son is given a harsh sentence.

Director: Nicole Rubio | Stars: Julian McMahon, Kellan Lutz, Roxy Sternberg, Keisha Castle-Hughes

Votes: 462

81. Raising the Bar (2008–2009)
Episode: Pilot (2008)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama

Passionate and idealistic Public Defender Jerry Kellerman is convinced his client is not guilty, but when a technicality in the law threatens his client's freedom, will Jerry push Judge Kessler too far?

Director: Jesse Bochco | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Gloria Reuben, Currie Graham, Melissa Sagemiller

Votes: 54

82. 1000 Ways to Die (2008–2012)
Episode: Death Over Easy (2009)

TV-14 | 22 min | Documentary, Comedy, Horror

1000 Ways to Die looks at the following cases: "#316 Butt F***ed" a hospital patient suffering from burns accidentally sets his bandages on fire when having a cigarette, "#818 Frightmare" a... See full summary »

Director: Will Raée | Stars: Ron Perlman, Jean Mackie, Joel Teplinsky, David Mok

Votes: 52

83. All Rise (2019–2023)
Episode: Safe to Fall (2021)

TV-PG | 43 min | Drama

Emily and Sam face off in the courtroom in an emotionally gripping case that will determine the fate of a mentally ill young man who attacked his father; due to financial struggles, Rachel crashes at Mark and Amy's place.

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Simone Missick, Wilson Bethel, Jessica Camacho, J. Alex Brinson

Votes: 122

84. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Oh Canada? (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

In this special Canadian-themed episode, "Canuck Bill" pays tribute to the Great White North with cartoons about snowy Canada and winter activities: Bonanza Bunny (1959), Snowman's Land (1939), I-Ski Love-Ski You-Ski (1936), Weasel While You Work (1958), Alpine Antics (1936).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein

Votes: 6

85. American Rust (2021–2024)
Episode: Blue Mountains (2021)

TV-MA | Crime, Drama

Billy gets in with a questionable crowd. Isaac travels alone. Harris' investigation into the anonymous eyewitness continues as a high school football player ODs.

Director: John Dahl | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Maura Tierney, David Alvarez, Bill Camp

Votes: 249

86. Quantum Leap (2022–2024)
Episode: Ben Song for the Defense (2023)

TV-PG | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Ben Leaps into the body of a harried public defender who is the only one that believes her client's innocence.

Director: Kristin Windell | Stars: Raymond Lee, Caitlin Bassett, Mason Alexander Park, Nanrisa Lee

Votes: 417

87. The Client List (2011–2013)
Episode: 'Till I Make It on My Own (2013)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama

As her husband Kyle (Brian Hallisay) risks being sent to prison, Riley (Jennifer Love Hewitt) faces some daunting legal challenges and tries holding her family together with a risky plan to buy the Rub.

Director: Allan Arkush | Stars: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Loretta Devine, Colin Egglesfield, Rebecca Field

Votes: 154

88. Moyers & Company (2012–2015)
Episode: And Justice for Some (2013)

TV-G | 57 min | News, Talk-Show

Fifty years after a landmark decision to give the poor their day in court, they still can't afford justice.

Stars: Martin Clancy, Michael Dukakis, Bill Moyers, Tim O'Brien

89. Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode: A Jailbird, Invalid, Martyr, Cutter, Retard, and Parasitic Twin (2014)

TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama

In the aftermath of Fiona's release from jail and Frank's illness, guardianship of the Gallagher clan falls squarely on Lip - who gets some unexpected assistance from Amanda, his roommate's girlfriend.

Director: Gary B. Goldman | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky

Votes: 2,225

90. Shameless (2011–2021)
Episode: Iron City (2014)

TV-MA | 56 min | Comedy, Drama

The aftermath of Liam's accident lands Fiona in county jail, unsure of Liam's condition or her future. Meanwhile, after almost being killed by the sweat lodge, Frank gets some sobering news about his declining health.

Director: James Ponsoldt | Stars: William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, Jeremy Allen White, Ethan Cutkosky

Votes: 2,178

91. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode: Uno (2015)

TV-14 | 54 min | Crime, Drama

Struggling public defender Jimmy McGill constructs an elaborate yet questionable plan for winning back a pair of wealthy potential clients.

Director: Vince Gilligan | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 23,083

92. Murder in the First (2014–2016)
Episode: The City of Sisterly Love (2014)

TV-MA | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

As the investigation into Cindy Strauss' death takes an unexpected turn, English deals with the loss of his wife. Meanwhile, Chris Walton is offered a plea deal, and Erich Blunt meets with heavyweight lawyer, Warren Daniels.

Director: Jesse Bochco | Stars: Taye Diggs, Kathleen Robertson, James Cromwell, Richard Schiff

Votes: 255

93. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode: Nacho (2015)

TV-14 | 48 min | Crime, Drama

Jimmy must prove that Nacho is innocent when he is wrongly suspected of kidnapping.

Director: Terry McDonough | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 18,813

94. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode: Alpine Shepherd Boy (2015)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama

After a strange encounter with the police, Chuck ends up in the hospital. Jimmy meets up with a series of unruly clients.

Director: Nicole Kassell | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 16,664

95. Daredevil (2015–2018)
Episode: Regrets Only (2016)

TV-MA | 56 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A lethal foe returns with a vengeance, Foggy and Murdock risk the firm to ensure justice, and Karen sees a different side of the Punisher.

Director: Andy Goddard | Stars: Charlie Cox, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal

Votes: 8,542

96. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014– )
Episode: Public Defenders (2015)

TV-MA | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

John talks about problems concerning public defenders in the American Judicial system, a Michigan state legislature scandal, Guatemala's unusual election, and Queen Elizabeth II and delivers a message from the Lady of Perpetual Exemption.

Directors: Bruce Leddy, Frank Prinzi | Stars: John Oliver, Suzanne Marie Berman, Robert John Burke, Kevin Chapman

Votes: 340

97. The Mick (2017–2018)
Episode: The Snitch (2017)

TV-14 | 23 min | Comedy

Chip gets roped into a scandal and must choose between snitching on his teammates or taking the fall.

Director: Randall Einhorn | Stars: Kaitlin Olson, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Carla Jimenez, Thomas Barbusca

Votes: 434

98. Bull (2016–2022)
Episode: Never Saw the Sign (2016)

TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

While defending a man charged with vehicular manslaughter, Bull discovers a connection between his client's trial and a corrupt state assemblyman who would greatly benefit if the accused is found guilty.

Director: Peter Leto | Stars: Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodríguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirchner

Votes: 656

99. WRAL Murder Trials (2003– )
Episode: Jason Young Seeks New Trial in Death of Pregnant Wife Part 1 (2016)

Documentary

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Stars: Bryan Collins, Howard Cummings, Caroline Elliot, Linda Fisher

100. WRAL Murder Trials (2003– )
Episode: Jason Young Seeks New Trial in Death of Pregnant Wife Part 2 (2016)

Documentary

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Stars: Howard Cummings, Linda Fisher, Meredith Fisher, Paul Green