ABC Adds Courtroom Drama 'Con Law' to Its Development Pipeline
ABC is developing a legal drama called 'Con Law' from writer Joey Falco. The plot follows a corporate attorney who is wrongly imprisoned for her husband's murder and, after being exonerated, joins a Brooklyn defense firm. Falco, who previously worked on 'Charmed' and 'Sleepy Hollow', will executive produce with Jordan Cerf.
Falco’s prior ABC pilot, *Judgement*, also centered on legal themes, though it did not advance to series. His résumé includes genre television, with writing credits on *Sleepy Hollow* and *Treadstone*, and he served as co-showrunner on *Charmed*. Beyond TV, he has a novel, *Blood on the Vine*, optioned for adaptation, and a feature in development at Amazon. The project is produced by 20th Television, with Linden Productions’ Jordan Cerf attached.
The premise—a wrongfully convicted attorney returning to practice—echoes a familiar legal-drama trope, but the Brooklyn setting and corporate-to-public-defense pivot offer a fresh angle. Falco’s recent experience with a legal pilot suggests ABC is tapping a proven voice in the genre, though the project remains in early development with no cast or greenlight attached.
This development could resonate with audiences drawn to stories of systemic injustice and redemption, particularly amid ongoing debates about wrongful convictions and legal access. The protagonist’s shift from corporate power to public defense may highlight class and equity themes, potentially sparking conversation about who the legal system serves. However, as a pilot in development, its societal reach depends on casting, writing, and eventual release—factors that remain uncertain.