Outlaw

In the premiere episode, playboy Supreme Court Justice Cyrus Garza (Jimmy Smits) has an epiphany -- which leads him to make a radical decision to step down and go into private practice. Garza's first case -- a last ditch attempt to save a condemned client from death -- tests his mettle and resolve as they have never been tested before. Aided by a legal team comprised of his best friend, respected defense attorney Al Druzinsky (David Ramsey), loyal law clerk Mereta Stockman (Ellen Woglom), Yale-educated and conservative Eddie Franks (Jesse Bradford) and sassy private eye Lucinda Pearl (Carly Pope), Garza seems likely to make his mark as a legal crusader. However, by flouting the system and turning maverick, he may have made some dangerous enemies in very high places -- enemies who, even now, may be actively plotting against him.

Garza (Jimmy Smits) and his team head to Arizona when an immigration stop turns into a police shooting. Eddie (Jesse Bradford) agrees with the decision to take the controversial case, while Al (David Ramsey) wonders why he ever joined Garza's team. Meanwhile, Lucinda (Carly Pope) encourages Mereta (Ellen Woglom) to make her big move for Garza. Ed Begley Jr. Guest Stars.

Jay Mohr Guest Stars. When a baby dies after being left in a hot car, Garza (Jimmy Smits) takes to the mother's defense under the Equal Protection Clause. However, saddled with an emotionally distant defendant, Garza might need more than Mereta (Ellen Woglom) and Al's (David Ramsey) help to prove his client's innocence. Meanwhile, Eddie (Jesse Bradford) and Lucinda (Carly Pope) branch off to cover one of Al's former clients. Melora Hardin also stars.

Former Supreme Court Justice Cyrus Garza (Jimmy Smits) and his team fight to expose the truth about car accidents that are being caused by tire rod defects, but Al (David Ramsey) questions Garza's motives in taking the case. Elsewhere, Mereta (Ellen Woglom) prepares for her first day in court, Eddie (Jesse Bradford) scores an interview with a big law firm, and Lucinda (Carly Pope) takes on a new "job." Meanwhile, Claire (Melora Hardin) tries to get Garza to mend fences with Senator Vidalin (Richard Portnow) at a fundraiser, but Garza is hesitant to play nice while there is a mysterious man threatening the team.

Garza (Jimmy Smits) has to put personal differences aside when the daughter of his nemesis, Senator Sidney Vidalin (Richard Portnow), is unexpectedly charged with a murder that was committed by her boyfriend. The only thing that stands in Garza and Al's (David Ramsey) way is a confession, which might just be the result of a Miranda rights violation. Meanwhile, Eddie (Jesse Bradford) and Mereta (Ellen Woglom) dig into Lucinda's (Carly Pope) past and make a shocking discovery.

Mereta (Ellen Woglom) and Al (David Ramsey) find the perfect adoptive father for a foster child in need of an organ transplant, but their plan is derailed by a Florida law that prevents gay people from adopting and Garza (Jimmy Smits) and his team take the case. Elsewhere, a man from Lucinda's (Carly Pope) past makes his unwelcome presence known, and Eddie (Jesse Bradford) is forced to make a choice between the team and his own professional future. Melora Hardin also stars.

When a gang shooting leaves a student dead at the Cyrus Garza School, Garza (Jimmy Smits) decides to file a lawsuit against the school for creating an atmosphere that led to the child's death. However, as Garza realizes the extent of the school system's segregation, it is up to him, Al (David Ramsay) and Mereta (Ellen Woglom) to file a class action to force the school district to finally desegregate the schools. Meanwhile, Eddie (Jesse Bradford) has to decide if he can trust Lucinda (Carly Pope) when she becomes the prime suspect in Buzzcut's murder.

After a Mexican judge decides to try a murderer himself, the victim's father kills the murderer in a blind rage. Now, Garza (Jimmy Smits), Eddie (Jesse Bradford) and Lucinda (Carly Pope) must help facilitate the father's extradition back to the United States. Meanwhile, Mereta (Ellen Woglom) has a surprising legal problem that requires her to go to Al (David Ramsey) for help.