Atlanta attorney Ben Matlock accepted a widely publicized case involving a television reporter charged with the murder of his ex-wife. The situation grew complex, however, as Matlock’s own daughter, Charlene, found herself developing an att…

Ben Matlock took on the *pro bono* case of Kevin Meredith, a young man charged with the murder of his mistress—a woman he quickly discovered was entangled with someone far more influential.

Years ago, Ben had acted as Jason Hardiman’s lawyer during his divorce, and at his direction, offered Carla a considerable sum of money in exchange for relinquishing custody of their son. She refused, ultimately prevailing in court. Now, Ca…

Matlock accepted the case representing a young maid accused of murdering her employer, at the behest of the deceased’s widow. The request itself was peculiar, yet it appeared Christina Ward intended to reveal the true nature of her late hus…

Matlock accepted the case of Brad Bingham, a celebrated but aging football player facing dismissal from his team and burdened by a scandalous reputation as a womanizer. Charlene voiced strong reservations about Ben’s decision, firmly believ…

When Nicholas Baron, a notorious figure in organized crime, found himself accused of murdering a rival, he sought out Ben Matlock as his lawyer. Matlock initially declined the case, but ultimately accepted it despite receiving threats again…

Despite losing a crucial witness, Matlock persists in defending Nicholas Baron. Daniel attempts to persuade him that his father’s heart condition renders him incapable of enduring any strain, yet Nicholas continues to plead with Matlock to …

Harold Scully was a man easily dismissed as dull. He possessed at least the self-awareness to recognize this himself. When he implored his old friend Ben Matlock to represent him against charges of murdering his affluent wife, Esther, Matlo…

Detective Joe Peters faced accusations of bribery and the murder of a known receiver of stolen goods; suspicion had also fallen upon him regarding the death of an officer. Ultimately, another member of the police force proved to be entangle…

With considerable reluctance, Matlock found himself employing the flamboyant rock star Angel, after Charlene informed him she’d already secured the arrangement for them. Angel was facing accusations of murdering her manager, and owing to a …

Professor Erskine Tate surfaced from a haze of drink behind the wheel of his car, disoriented and with no memory of how he’d arrived or what had transpired. Accused of striking a mailman during an intoxicated drive, he sought assistance fro…

A struggling Santa Claus (played by Tom McCabe) finds himself accused of murdering the landlord threatening eviction for everyone in their apartment building. The tenants, despite harboring reservations about him, rally together, pooling th…

Michael and Victoria Edwards may no longer be married, yet she found herself unable to prevent him from appearing as a guest on her program. Tragedy struck when Michael passed away while they were preparing a dish together, and Victoria was…

Mary Ann Newton’s new book, *Secret Confessions*, claims to be a work of fiction; however, closer inspection suggests it is an exposé thinly disguised, revealing uncomfortable truths about the inhabitants of a quiet town. When an assassinat…

When Beverly Hills cookie magnate Adam Gardner’s girlfriend is discovered dead in his hot tub, the evidence against him appears damning, particularly after a witness places him at the scene. Following counsel from his corporate lawyers to a…

Kathy Warren worked as a private nurse for the St. Johns family. One evening, while she was away from the house, Peter St. John passed away, and when his death was ruled a homicide, suspicion immediately fell on her. Desperate, she engaged …

Seven years had passed since Ben defended Les Matthews, wrongly accused of murdering his friend and business partner – a case he’d ultimately lost. Now, Matthews had been granted parole. While Ben worked in his office, Wayne Lashley arrived…

A friend asked Ben to take on a delicate case: defending his son, a soldier accused of murdering the officer he served under. The lieutenant was known for his cruelty and had driven one of the young man’s comrades to their death through rel…

As the case unfolded, Ben uncovered evidence suggesting the lieutenant and four other officers were entangled in illicit dealings. Charlene, working undercover and cultivating a relationship with one of these men, questioned him during his …

Matlock agreed to represent a well-known actor facing charges of murdering the director of a sex therapy clinic – a man accused of leaking the actor’s identity to the media. However, Matlock now found himself with an unexpected complication…

Defending union leader Gerald O’Hara, who stands accused of murdering his primary competitor for the position—Dan Keaton—Matlock bristles when juror number seven, Harry Craven, publicly alleges he accepted a bribe from Matlock to deliver a …

Before finding work as a photographer’s assistant, Amy Adler carried a youthful record. Now, with her employer murdered, she pleaded for Matlock’s assistance. Pro bono cases weren't typically within his purview, yet something about the spir…

As Laurie Palmer faced arrest for the death of her husband, a reporter assigned to cover the story found himself believing in her innocence and sought assistance from Ben Matlock.

Dr. David Westlake was known as an unpleasant man, notorious for creating difficulties for those studying under him. Four individuals possessed reason enough to wish him harm, yet suspicion has fallen squarely upon Dr. Jacobs, who happened …