Bart Matthews defends the poor and others who cannot afford an attorney. All episodes are based on actual cases from across the country.
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Title: Public Defender (1954–1955)
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Bart Matthews defends the poor and others who cannot afford an attorney. All episodes are based on actual cases from across the country.
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Bart Matthews was intended as a stand-in for the public defender who had actually completed the case at hand, to protect the privacy of that individual. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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11 March 1954 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USACompany Credits
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I just found the show on Amazon and have watched almost two seasons. If you like old black and white shows like Dragnet you'll probably like "Public Defender". Even my wife, who don't care much for old shows, likes it enough to watch it with me. Like most TV shows it's not realistic but still entertaining. Every episode follows the same template but some will have a surprising ending.