The Lincoln Lawyer fans can’t stop talking about the wild Season 3 ending that left Mickey Haller in a tough spot. With so much buzz around what’s next, here’s the latest on when Season 4 might drop, who’s in the cast, and what the story holds for this Netflix legal drama based on Michael Connelly’s books.
When Will Season 4 Land on Netflix?
No set date has been announced for The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4, but there’s some info to piece things together. Filming started in Los Angeles in February 2025 and wrapped in June 2025, as shared by co-showrunner Ted Humphrey on Instagram. Looking at past seasons, the time from wrapping filming to release has varied. Season 3 finished shooting in June 2024 and hit Netflix in October 2024, about four months later.
Going by that, a late 2025 release, maybe September or October, feels possible. But Netflix’s 2025 lineup didn’t mention the show, which has some folks thinking early 2026 is more likely. Post-production, like editing and dubbing, is happening now, and that could speed things up if Netflix pushes for it. For now, late 2025 or early 2026 seems the best guess. Keep checking Netflix for official news!
Who’s in the Cast?
The main crew is back, bringing Mickey’s team to life, with some new faces adding spice. Here’s who’s set to appear in Season 4:
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Manuel Garcia-Rulfo plays Mickey Haller, the smooth-talking lawyer now fighting for himself.
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Neve Campbell is Maggie McPherson, Mickey’s ex-wife and prosecutor, back as a regular after a smaller role last season.
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Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, Mickey’s legal aide turned lawyer and his second ex-wife.
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Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Mickey’s driver and close pal.
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Angus Sampson as Cisco Wojciechowski, the private investigator engaged to Lorna.
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Elliott Gould as David “Legal” Siegel, Mickey’s wise mentor.
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Krista Warner as Hayley Haller, Mickey’s daughter.
New folks joining the mix include:
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Cobie Smulders from How I Met Your Mother, in a role that’s hush-hush but might pop up in the finale.
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Constance Zimmer as Dana Berg, a tough prosecutor going head-to-head with Mickey.
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Sasha Alexander as FBI Agent Dawn Ruth, a strict agent pressuring Mickey to back off.
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Emmanuelle Chriqui as Jeanine Ferrigno, a gangster’s girlfriend with info Mickey needs.
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Jason O’Mara as Jack Gilroy, Maggie’s new boyfriend, a surgeon.
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Kyle Richards as Celeste Baker, a client needing Lorna’s help with a divorce.
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Javon Johnson as Carter Gates, a business owner facing a murder charge.
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Nancy Silverton, a famous chef, playing herself in a cameo.
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Marcus Henderson as Yannick Bamba, a former gang member aiding Mickey in jail.
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Gigi Zumbado as Grace, Izzy’s classmate joining Mickey’s firm.
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Jason Butler Harner as Detective Drucker.
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Scott Lawrence as Judge Stone, a no-nonsense former prosecutor.
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Brian D. Cohen as Deputy Calvert.
Yaya DaCosta, who played prosecutor Andrea Freeman in Season 3, isn’t listed yet. Her absence might tie into Mickey’s legal mess, but fans are hoping she’ll show up.
What’s the Story About?
Season 4 dives into The Law of Innocence, the sixth book in Connelly’s series, picking up after Season 3’s big twist. If you haven’t seen it, fair warning: spoilers ahead! Mickey gets pulled over, and cops find blood in his Lincoln’s trunk, along with the body of Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton), an old client. Charged with murder and stuck with a $5 million bail, Mickey’s locked up in Twin Towers Correctional Center.
This season, Mickey’s his own lawyer, defending himself in a murder trial from behind bars. He’ll dig into whether someone new or from his past set him up, with a shady jail plot making things trickier. Expect intense courtroom scenes, plus deeper looks at Mickey’s bond with Maggie, who’s got a bigger role. Lorna’s new lawyer status will also bring fresh cases. The season has 10 episodes, with titles like “7211956,” “Baja,” “Bleeding the Beast,” and “Forty Hours.” The show usually follows the book closely but adds twists, so surprises are likely. The book mentions COVID-19, but it’s unclear if that’ll make it into the show.