As new lawyers join the public defender office and the prosecution, they struggle to find their footing in a cutthroat world as they face each other in court.
Jay looks to redeem himself on a case that challenges his own personal beliefs. Sandra gets a taste of the reality of being a public defender. Leonard's attempt to curry favor by bringing his Senator mother to work backfires.
Kate and Sandra get a glimpse into each other's character when they face off in court. Leonard uses a personal connection to advance his career.
A case becomes personal for Seth after groundwater contamination devastates the residents of his hometown. The public defenders come together to work on a case that might be more than it appears on the surface.
Judge Byrne's faith in the system is tested when he is faced with the tragic consequences of a ruling that he was forced to make. Leonard faces the question if he should blow the whistle on a corrupt politician.
Sandra takes on an assault case that leaves her going head-to-head with Leonard. Allison has a tough time defending a client who poached supplies from a relief ship after a hurricane.
Leonard goes on a quest to bring charges against a guy who did nothing to stop rape and murder. Sandra and Seth face off in court in a case that involves a threat to the president's life.
Jay is left reeling after his father falls victim to a pyramid scheme. When a DEA raid goes south, Jill and Roger clash after the raid leaves the life of an inmate hanging in the balance.
Roger and Jill continue to struggle with their feelings for each other. Sandra's lastest case trumps up painful memories that jeopardize her mental health. Leonard, Kate, and Seth tackle a sensitive case involving the governor.
Sandra battles her fears when she is assigned to a case that brings up memories of another one that she lost. Jay braves another confrontation with Kate in court.