Raising the Bar - Season 1

Raising the Bar - Season 1

Season 1

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DatesSep 1, 2008 - Nov 3, 2008
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Episodes

Public Defender
Season 1Episode 160 min

Public Defender

Public defender, Jerry Kellerman, defends a man that he is certain is innocent. Jerry struggles on the case while in front of a judge that despises him. Meanwhile in the DA's office, Michelle tries to right a wrong in a rape trial while the office doesn't want to be embarrassed by a wrong conviction.
Sep 1, 2008
Guatemala Gulfstream
Season 1Episode 260 min

Guatemala Gulfstream

Jerry defends a man accused of murder but the only eyewitness is in Guatemala. Michele has the chance of trying her first murder trial and tries to remember to be a good lawyer in the process. Meanwhile, Richard defends a man accused of assault and Charlie runs into a former lover in the courtroom.
Sep 8, 2008
I Will, I'm Will
Season 1Episode 360 min

I Will, I'm Will

Jerry defends a mentally ill client and runs into problems with Judge Kessler. Richard defends a woman who caused problems due to a welfare check and may not be able to take care of her grandmother if she is convicted.
Sep 15, 2008
Richie Richer
Season 1Episode 460 min

Richie Richer

Richard's wealthy father offers Roz a job. Jerry defends a mother whose arrest may have something to do with her testifying in a murder trial. Judge Kessler continues her quest as a political candidate.
Sep 22, 2008
Bagels and Locks
Season 1Episode 560 min

Bagels and Locks

Jerry takes on an emotional case of the murder of a young boy. As the press coverage intensifies, Balco takes over as lead prosecutor. Bobbi defends a family man charged with possession of heroin. Jerry finally meets Bobbi's husband and they continue to flirt.
Sep 29, 2008
Hang Time
Season 1Episode 660 min

Hang Time

Jerry defends a man who followed a hit and run driver and then stole from him. Bobbi's latest case involves a domestic -violence dispute which has the wife refusing to press charges.
Oct 6, 2008
A Leg to Stand On
Season 1Episode 760 min

A Leg to Stand On

Jerry defends a client who he is sure is innocent. Jerry gets a sign that he should go with a bench trial, but it seems there are some politics going on in the background. Richard receives extra attention from his law student. Judge Kessler is called in for a favor.
Oct 13, 2008
Out on the Roof
Season 1Episode 860 min

Out on the Roof

One of Charlie's friends is arrested and Charlie arranges to have Jerry handle the case, but then is put in front of Charlie's boss, Judge Kessler. Michelle calls Jerry in to intercede on one of Bobbi's cases.
Oct 20, 2008
Roman Holiday
Season 1Episode 960 min

Roman Holiday

Jerry defends an HIV-positive man charged with attempted murder due to the fact that he spit in a police officer's face. Jerry must go up against Mitch Baker, an arrogant assistant DA. Bobbi and Richard defend a 14-year-old who was possibly involved in a murder. Judge Kessler plans a trip to Italy and invites Charlie along.
Oct 27, 2008
Shop Till You Drop
Season 1Episode 1060 min

Shop Till You Drop

The appeals court overturns the conviction of a black firefighter accused of stealing property from a body found during a fire. The court finds that Judge Kessler was wrong to disallow testimony. Roz and Balco have to go and retry the case and they find racism to play a major part. Jerry finds some information out about Bobbi's husband but doesn't know if he should share it. Charlie deals with conflict between him and Judge Kessler.
Nov 3, 2008

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