In 20XX, to prevent the rise of crimes, bench trials a new justice system where the defense and prosecutor go head-to-head in court is started. Within just 3 days, a verdict is decided. Talented attorney Mia Fey, who shows understanding for her junior lawyer, Phoenix Wright, is murdered. Arrested for the murder is her spirit medium in training sister Maya Fey. Phoenix believes in Maya's innocence and takes the case where he meets Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth, a level-headed, prodigy attorney and childhood friend. An intense courtroom battle unfolds as testimony and evidence are presented. After the trial, Phoenix receives word that Miles has been arrested for murder! Phoenix steps forward to defend Miles. Opposing council is none other than Miles's master, legendary prosecutor von Karma who has been undefeated in court for 40 years. As the trial goes on, the 15 year old DL-6 case, where Miles's father Gregory Edgeworth was shot and killed in the evidence room, is examined closely.
