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A fast-paced drama series focusing on the lives of the partners of the law firm Wyeth & Associated in Auckland, New Zealand, run by Peter Wyeth. The main character David Silesi (Jay Laga'aia) is a maverick lawyer who pushes the limits of the law. He will do anything for his clients and friends. He also spends most of the series pining for his law partner Joni Collins. Collins is a level-headed female lawyer at Wyeth & Associates. In its third series, Silesi and Collins join together and buy out the firm to save it after Wyeth dies in unfortunate circumstances.

Country: New Zealand

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: July 11, 2000

Also Known As: Защитник, Street Legal

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Company Credits

Production Co: ScreenWorks

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2000 | 14 Episodes

Season 2

2001 | 15 Episodes

Season 3

2002 | 13 Episodes

Season 4

2003 | 13 Episodes

Awards

Awards & Nominations

TV Award 2002

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TV Award

Best Cinematography - Drama

TV Award 2003

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TV Award

Best Drama Series or Serial

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TV Award

Best Episode of a Drama Series

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TV Award

Best Actress

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TV Award

Best Supporting Actor

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TV Award

Best Cinematography - Drama

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TV Award

Best Original Music

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