The court system, overburdened by the massive number of crimes being committed, introduces a radical new method for settling cases more quickly: the bench trial system. Both prosecution and defense face each other in open court and have three days to make their case before the judge renders a verdict. The story follows Phoenix "Nick" Wright, a rookie defense attorney who attempts to have his clients declared "not guilty", and (Y/N) (L/N), a young but experienced assistant, determined to help unravel the truth behind the numerous murder cases.

Chief Prosecutor Lana Skye is accused of killing police detective Bruce Goodman. Although claiming to have done it, Wright agrees to take on her case nonetheless after being asked by Lana's younger sister Ema. Takes place after Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.

The sequel to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. In this story, Phoenix Wright faces off in court against an expert prosecutor seeking revenge, while he begins to question the morality of his career.

The sequel to Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice For All, and the culmination of the Phoenix Wright Trilogy. In this story, Phoenix Wright takes on more personal cases while also exploring how his late mentor got her difficult start in court.

Prosecutor Miles Edgeworth investigates five cases that tie together to form an overarching story about a smuggling ring. Takes place after Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations.