Good news for fans still reeling from the jaw-dropping finale of The Lincoln Lawyer season 3: Netflix’s legal drama is gearing up for its highly anticipated fourth season. After a seemingly routine traffic stop turned deadly for Mickey Haller, viewers are left wondering how the next chapter will unfold.

Co-showrunner Ted Humphrey recently told Tudum, “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.”

Here’s everything you need to know about The Lincoln Lawyer season 4, from plot teasers to cast updates.

Season 3 Recap & The Cliffhanger

Season 3 ended with a shocking twist. After Mickey (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) wins the Julian La Cosse (Devon Graye) case, he’s pulled over by an L.A. police officer for a missing license plate. The situation escalates quickly when the officer discovers a suspicious liquid dripping from the trunk—and opens it to find the con man Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton) shot dead inside.

Garcia-Rulfo described the cliffhanger to Tudum: “You’re expecting the season to end with Mickey saying goodbye to his friends and driving off and then—boom. It’s a dead body in the trunk.”

What to Expect in Season 4

While official plot details remain under wraps, Humphrey told Tudum that Mickey’s fate “certainly plays out across the whole season in the form of his trial.” The season premiere will reveal the “broad strokes of what specifically has happened and what charges—and adversaries—Mickey is facing.”

Returning Cast & New Faces

Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns as Mickey Haller, joined by series regulars Becki Newton (Lorna Crane), Jazz Raycole (Izzy Letts), Angus Sampson (Cisco Wojciechowski), and Neve Campbell (Maggie McPherson).

Several new cast members are confirmed, including:

Constance Zimmer as Dana Berg, aka “Death Row Dana,” a ruthless prosecutor and Maggie’s former colleague.
Kyle Richards as Celeste Baker, a Beverly Hills woman seeking a divorce lawyer.
Scott Lawrence as former prosecutor Judge Stone.
Other newcomers include Jason Butler Harner, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Jason O’Mara, and Javon Johnson.
Celebrity chef Nancy Silverton will cameo as herself.

Production and Release

Filming for season 4 began in May 2025 in Los Angeles. Humphrey shared, “I shot our first scene with Constance in court, and it was fantastic!”

No official release date has been announced yet, but with production underway, fans can expect the new season to arrive sometime in late 2025 or early 2026.

About The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer is based on the bestselling book series by Michael Connelly, inspired by real-life lawyers who worked out of their Lincoln cars. The 2011 film starring Matthew McConaughey introduced Mickey Haller to audiences, and the Netflix series has expanded on his story with fresh twists.

Season 4, which will consist of 10 episodes, is based on the sixth book in the series, The Law of Innocence.

Where to Watch

All three seasons of The Lincoln Lawyer are currently streaming on Netflix, ready for a binge session before the new season drops.

With a gripping cliffhanger, powerful performances, and a thrilling new trial ahead, The Lincoln Lawyer season 4 promises to be the most intense chapter yet.