AsThe Lincoln LawyerSeason 4 gears up to begin, a question many viewers might ponder is whether the popular lawyer, Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo), could truly afford his mid-century home in Los Angeles.Netflix’s hit drama quickly became a breakout hit, delivering gripping cases, layered performances, and a lead whose charm is matched only by his messy, personal life.
When we first meet him in Season 1, Mickey is a recovering addict and down-on-his-luck lawyer who inherited a law firm, rehired his ex-wife and her fiancé, and jumped back into the legal fray while chasing the truth behind Gloria Dayton’s (Fiona Rene) murder. Having battled his demons across the series, blurring emotional boundaries while also risking his life to uncover the truth, Season 3 ended in literal disaster as he was arrested after a dead body was found in his car, setting up the show for its most intense chapter yet. But behind the wheel of his Lincoln, Mickey’s life isn’t all courtroom chaos.
His taste for sleek cars is well-known, and so is his enviable Los Angeles home. But with L.A.’s skyrocketing real estate prices, his flashy lifestyle raises one burning question: Can Mickey actually afford that house?
What Is Mickey Haller’s LA Home Worth?
In the series, Mickey lives at5245 El Mirador Dr, Los Angeles, California, a beautiful, angular home perched in the South Los Angeles’ Baldwin Hills neighborhood. His residence differs from the books, as the author originally stated his home was “ordinary and outdated.” However, built in 1958 by a father-and-son architecture team,Kemper Nomland Sr.andKemper Nomland Jr., who created several modern designs around Los Angeles, the home offers beautiful panoramic views of the city — a feature that automatically hikes the price up.
In general, the Baldwin Hills area is expensive.According toRealtor.com, the median price for a home is $719,000— a 20% decrease from the year before. However, according to bothTruliaandRedfin, the actual home featured in the series is worth around $2.1 million. In theory, that would make his 30-year mortgage anywhere from $2,000 to $5,900 a month, or $24,000 to $70,800 a year, not including any interest, insurance, or any other monthly fees associated with owning a home. This is certainly a hefty price tag for the methodical lawyer to pay.
Mickey Haller’s Expenses
To fullydetermine if Mickey can affordhis home is a little difficult, especially since the series doesn’t offer much clarity on his earnings. However, according toIndeed, the average lawyer in Los Angeles makes around $150,000 a year. Knowing Mickey’s history in the series, some well-known facts are that his father was rich,so it’s possible he inherited the wealth, and potentially the house. Considering the prices listed are real-time prices and probably influenced by the popularity of the show, it’s possible he bought the house before the increase in home prices. Additionally, Mickey inherited the law firm, but it’s unclear if he had rent to pay for the office space on top of inheriting Jerry Vincent’s clientele and was able to start working right away.
He also runs a small team with his ex-wife Lorna Crane (Becki Newton), although their salaries are probably high considering their lifestyle and the house his ex wants to buy. Ultimately, though, while the show doesn’t clarify Mickey’s earnings, aside from the mention of delinquent clients, the book depicted him as essentially living paycheck to paycheck.Nonetheless, if Mickey bought the home when it was worth around $2 million and made the average income a lawyer makes in LA, then he would likely struggle with the occasional payment.However, if he bought it at the lower to mid-range price, then Mickey would have no issues keeping up with payments, granted he manages his finances.
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Overall, given the series’ current direction —and setting aside the books’ details about Mickey’s earnings— it’s likely that the Netflix version of Mickey can sustain his lifestyle. When he promoted Lorna, she also received a raise that made her dream home more affordable. While no official numbers are provided,Mickey is portrayed as a high-profile, successful lawyer. As long as he manages his money wisely, he can easily afford his semi-luxurious lifestyle.
The Lincoln Lawyeris streaming on Netflix.
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