Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Richard Roeper for Richard Roeper.com — 16 Mar 2011

Return to old school court room who done it.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Richard Roeper and published by Richard Roeper.com on 16 Mar 2011.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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