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1) Misconduct
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When an ambitious young lawyer takes on a big case against a powerful and ruthless executive of a large pharmaceutical company, he soon finds himself involved in a case of blackmail and corruption.
Pub. Date
[2005]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (122 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
A skeptical attorney defends a Catholic priest accused of criminal negligence after a "possessed" girl he performed an exorcism on dies. Based on the true story of Anneliese Michel, a young German Catholic woman who died in 1976.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cruise stars as a brash Navy lawyer who's teamed with a gung-ho litigator in a politically-explosive murder case. Charged with defending two Marines accused of killing a fellow soldier, they are confronted with complex issues of loyalty and honor - including its most sacred code and its most formidable warrior.
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc(DVD) (approximately 119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
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Description
Michael 'Mick' Haller is a slick, charismatic Los Angeles criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back of his Lincoln Town Car. Having spent most of his career defending petty, gutter-variety criminals, Mick unexpectedly lands the case of a lifetime. However, what initially appears to be a straightforward case with a big money payoff swiftly develops into a deadly match between two masters of manipulation and a crisis of conscience for Haller....
6) Roe v. Wade
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Dr. Bernard Nathanson and Dr. Mildred Jefferson square off in a national battle in this untold conspiracy that led to the most famous and controversial court case in history. It is a compelling and deeper look into the parties involved on both sides of this landmark decision.
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
A church destroyed. A congregation silenced. A relationship shattered. Yet even in life's darkest valleys, a small flame can light the way toward healing and hope. After a deadly fire rips through St. James Church, Hadleigh University leaders use the tragedy to push the congregation off campus, forcing the church to defend its rights and bringing together estranged brothers for a reunion that opens old wounds and forces them to address the issues...
Pub. Date
[2000]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 132 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Erin Brockovich is a feisty young mother who convinces attorney Ed Masry to hire her and promptly stumbles upon a law case against a giant corporation for water pollution. Erin's determined to take on this powerful adversary even though no law firm has dared to do it before. The two begin a legal fight that will bring a small town to its feet and a huge company to its knees.
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 130 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The true story of Slahi's fight for freedom after being detained and imprisoned without charge by the U.S. Government for years. Alone and afraid, Slahi finds allies in defense attorney Nancy Hollander and her associate Teri Duncan who battle the U.S. government in a fight for justice that tests their commitment to the law and their client at every turn. Their controversial advocacy, along with evidence uncovered by a formidable military prosecutor,...
Pub. Date
2016
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A famous but troubled author whose fascination with a high-profile murder case brings his own dark past into focus. Based on the best-selling memoir by Stephen Elliott, the film follows one man's desperate journey through sex, drugs and lies as he tries to separate fact from fiction and ignite a life-changing romance.
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (105 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Martin Hunter is a high profile laywer who has an impeccable record putting criminals behind bars and is a shoo-in for governor in the upcoming election. But when ambitious rookie journalist C.J. Nicholas begins investigating Hunter for tampering with evidence to secure his convictions, the district attorney's perfect record is up for scrutiny. Commencing a risky game of cat and mouse with Hunter, C.J. frames himself as a murder suspect to catch the...
12) Just mercy
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (approximately 136 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A powerful and thought-provoking true story follows young lawyer Bryan Stevenson and his history-making battle for justice. After graduating from Harvard, Bryan had his pick of lucrative jobs. Instead, he heads to Alabama to defend those wrongly condemned or who were not afforded proper representation, with the support of local advocate Eva Ansley. One of his first and most incendiary cases is that of Walter McMillian.
13) Dark waters
Language
English
Formats
Description
Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything, his future, his family, and his own life to expose the truth.
"Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths due to one of the world's largest corporations....
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (Blu-ray) (approximately 87 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A famous but troubled author whose fascination with a high-profile murder case brings his own dark past into focus. Based on the best-selling memoir by Stephen Elliott, the film follows one man's desperate journey through sex, drugs and lies as he tries to separate fact from fiction and ignite a life-changing romance.
Language
English
Description
Wendy is finally settling into the single life after struggling with the death of her husband. After a difficult season of grief, she's taken over the family business of coordinating the town's most beautiful and memorable weddings with the help of her friend and co-worker Roseanne. Wendy's business and values are challenged, however, when the charming and incredibly irritating Marco opens shop as a divorce attorney right next to her wedding chapel....
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (114 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Beautiful Anna Paradine (Alida Valli) is accused of poisoning her older wealthy husband. Her barrister, the happily married Anthony Keane (Gregory Peck) takes the case but also lets his heart rule his head when he falls hard for his client.
17) The whole truth
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Defense attorney Richard Ramsay takes on a personal case when he swears to his widowed friend, Loretta Lassiter that he will keep her son Mike out of prison. Charged with murdering his father, Mike initially confesses to the crime. But as the trial proceeds, chilling evidence about the kind of man that Boone Lassiter really was comes to light. While Ramsay uses the evidence to get his client acquitted, his new colleague Janelle tries to dig deeper....
18) Gideon's trumpet
Pub. Date
2007.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
True story of Clarence Gideon's fight to be appointed counsel at the expense of the state. This landmark case, Gideon v. Wainright (1963), led to the Supreme Court's decision which extended this right to all criminal defendants.
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Santa is in trouble. People are losing faith in him, and he's being sued for ruining Christmas. Michael Sherman is a young lawyer and single father still mourning the loss of his wife who takes Santa on as a client. He not only helps save Kris Kringle but also discovers the courage to let love back into his life, making this truly the happiest season of all.
20) Michael Clayton
Pub. Date
2008.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (119 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Michael Clayton is an in-house fixer at one of the largest corporate law firms in New York. A former criminal prosecutor, Clayton takes care of the firm's dirtiest work. When a brilliant and guilt-ridden attorney sabotages an important case, Clayton is called in to face the biggest challenge of his career and his life.
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