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If you’re still recovering from that wild Season 3 finale of The Lincoln Lawyeryou’re not alone. Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) getting framed for murder? Talk about a plot twist! Fans are dying to know what’s next, so let’s dive into the latest on The Lincoln Lawyer Season 4—when it might drop, who’s in the cast, and what’s coming up for our favorite lawyer working out of his Lincoln.

When Can We Expect Season 4 on Netflix?

Netflix hasn’t spilled the beans on an exact release date yet, but there’s enough chatter to piece together a rough timeline. The cast and crew were filming in Los Angeles from February to June 2025, as Ted Humphrey, one of the showrunners, shared on Instagram. Looking at past seasons, post-production usually takes a few months—Season 1 hit in May 2022, Season 2 rolled out in July and August 2023, and Season 3 landed in October 2024. That pace suggests Season 4 could pop up around late 2025, maybe October or November. Some folks think it might slip to early 2026 since Netflix didn’t mention it in their 2025 lineup. Either way, it’s not too far off, and I’m already counting down!

Cast Updates: Who’s Returning and Who’s New?

The core cast is set to return, bringing back the heart of Mickey Haller’s legal team. Confirmed returning actors include:

• Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Mickey Haller, the charismatic defense attorney now facing his toughest case yet.

• Neve Campbell as Maggie McPherson, Mickey’s ex-wife and a prosecutor, who will be a series regular after a limited role in Season 3.

• Becki Newton as Lorna Crane, Mickey’s legal aide and second ex-wife.

• Jazz Raycole as Izzy Letts, Mickey’s driver and former client.

• Angus Sampson as Cisco Wojciechowski, Mickey’s investigator and Lorna’s fiancé.

• Elliott Gould as David “Legal” Siegel, Mickey’s mentor.

• Krista Warner as Hayley Haller, Mickey’s daughter.

Notably, Yaya Dacosta’s character, Andrea Freeman, a prosecutor and Mickey’s love interest from Season 3, wasn’t mentioned in the renewal announcement. Given her role in the story and Mickey’s current legal troubles, her absence could be intentional to avoid conflicts of interest, but fans hope she’ll make a return.

Season 4 is also bringing in exciting new faces to shake things up:

• Cobie Smuldersknown for How I Met Your Motherjoins in a mysterious role that’s being kept under wraps. There’s even talk she could return for a potential Season 5.

• Constance Zimmer as Dana Berg, aka “Death Row Dana,” a tough prosecutor with ties to Maggie McPherson, set to face off against Mickey in court.

• Sasha Alexander (The Morning Show) and Emmanuelle Chriqui (Superman & Lois) in undisclosed roles, adding star power to the season.

• Jason O’Mara, Javon Johnsonand Nancy Silverton as guest stars, with roles like Jack Gilroy and Carter Gates, promising fresh dynamics.

What to Expect in Season 4: Plot and Storyline

Season 4 is diving into The Law of Innocencethe sixth book in Michael Connelly’s Lincoln Lawyer series. If you thought Season 3’s ending was intense, buckle up. Mickey’s in deep trouble after cops find the body of an old client, Sam Scales (Christopher Thornton), in his Lincoln’s trunk. He’s arrested, slapped with a murder charge, and stuck in jail with a $5 million bail. For once, Mickey’s the one who needs defending, and he’s got to do it from behind bars at Twin Towers in LA.

The season’s going to be a wild ride, with Mickey fighting to clear his name and sniffing out a conspiracy that’s got him in its crosshairs. Ted Humphrey called it Mickey’s “biggest challenge yet,” and I believe it. Expect plenty of courtroom showdowns, plus more of Mickey and Maggie’s complicated relationship—Manuel Garcia-Rulfo hinted at some emotional moments between them. Lorna, Cisco, and Izzy will be all in to help Mickey, and with new characters like Dana Berg stirring the pot, there’s no telling what twists are coming. Fans of the books might hope for a Harry Bosch cameo, but since Bosch is on Prime Video, that’s probably a long shot.