Review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) by Csw12 — 26 Nov 2015

Basically a 2 hour law and order SVU episode that was a tight, gripping legal thriller from start to finish.

This review of The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) was written by Csw12 on 26 Nov 2015.

The Lincoln Lawyer has generally received positive reviews.

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