Their personal relationship suffers another blow. Because Mickey had to expose Lankford’s corruption to save Menendez, Maggie’s major human trafficking case falls apart, as it relied heavily on Lankford’s testimony.

The Season 1 finale of , titled "The Brass Verdict," serves as a climactic resolution to the show's primary legal mysteries while setting the stage for future conflicts. The episode centers on the aftermath of Trevor Elliott's acquittal and Mickey Haller’s discovery of the deep-seated corruption that led to his colleague's death. Key Plot Developments

Justice is delivered outside the courtroom when Trevor is gunned down during a press conference by Carol DuBois, the mother of his wife’s murdered lover. This vigilantism is referred to by Detective Griggs as a "brass verdict".

The episode ends with a chilling teaser for Season 2. As Mickey returns to surfing, he is watched from the shore by a mysterious man with a on his forearm. This man is the real killer from the case that sent Jesus Menendez to prison, suggesting Mickey is now his next target.