Judge Chambers has been accused of murdering an infamous serial killer in his prison cell. With no one else to turn to, he hires rookie attorney Apollo Justice as his defense. He's soon joined by cheerful funeral director Rhea Wits as his assistant as they investigate the strange twists and turns of the case. But as always, things are not as simple as they appear, and the case soon takes an unexpected direction. If Apollo's going to unravel the truth, he'll need to hold his own against an impossibly tough prosecutor and face horrible truths he may not be ready for...