never have see the advocate devil and we decide to take a chance and frankly and it pay off quite well . thanks to director jeff fleckner and the film have a lot go . in fact and the crisp cinematography use in it and the excellent editing make this a movie well worth a look . the film be base on alan dershowitz novel and a defense attorney and himself . we be present with a situation of how a lawyer bad judgment cloud his vision and get a client absolve of a crime that seem and in retrospect and too obvious to even get involve in . abe ringel ( ken olin ) be retain by jock star joe campbell ( holt mccallany ) when a young woman accuse him of rap her . in fact and ringel and his team of investigator seem to have doubt about this client from the start . joe campbell figure he be above the law and can do whatever he think he can get away with and even after a tragedy occurs and for which he be not even blame . it not until he decide to concentrate on emma and ringel daughter and when everything come to a head . the film be interest to watch because it not the typical movie of the week type . the acting be good and the cast give an excellent account under the direction of mr. bleckner . the advocate devil will not disappoint because the quick pace and credible story .