Lincoln lawyer
Definition
A nickname for Mickey Haller, a fictional Los Angeles criminal defense attorney created by author Michael Connelly in his 2005 novel 'The Lincoln Lawyer,' who runs his law practice from the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car to save costs.
Colloquially, a frugal or down-on-his-luck lawyer who operates out of their car, particularly a Lincoln model, blending mobility with legal hustling.
The title of a 2011 film starring Matthew McConaughey and a Netflix TV series adaptation, epitomizing street-smart legal drama.
Examples
After too many courtroom losses, he downsized to become a Lincoln lawyer, filing motions from his Lincoln's glove compartment.
In the Netflix series, the Lincoln lawyer navigates LA's underbelly while dodging traffic and tricky clients alike.
She joked that her ex was such a cheapskate, he'd probably hire a Lincoln lawyer who bills by the mile.
Cruising Hollywood Boulevard, the self-styled Lincoln lawyer spotted his next big case in the rearview mirror.