Attorney
Welcome to the Attorney portion of Checkmate. This section talks about Phoenix Wright doing what he's known best for doing -- skilled (rookie) defense lawyer! Known for his ability to 'turn around' trials and solving the most impossible cases, this is Phoenix's prime time, baby.
He starts off in the first game as a nervous rookie attorney, stuttering just to say hi to his mentor, Mia Fey. But who wouldn't be a little scared when they're starting out? He's obviously brave, even if it may not show on the outside. Mia states so herself; not every beginner will take a murder trial as their first trial ever. She believes it says a lot about his character.
Phoenix may not be as excitable and naive as he was when he was younger in his university years, and he may not seem like the kind who can take a joke (well, sometimes), but remnants of his old personality are certainly there. Let's face it: Phoenix doesn't always know what he's doing when he's in court. Sometimes he's just trying to buy himself time, and sometimes he becomes so frustrated, he can only grab hold of his head and lean his elbows on his table, groaning and wishing the earth will open up and swallow him.
One thing Phoenix is good at for sure is guessing, and more often than not, he is able to correctly guess at the truth of the crime, and from there, find the clues and evidence that support his theory. It's a bit of a backwards approach, but it works for him. As he notices that more and more of the witness' testimonies and the evidence support his case, he becomes very worked up, and begins slamming his table, pointing his index finger at the judge and confidence just naturally comes with it all. Once he's on a roll, he gets this smart-aleck grin on his face and well, nothing can really stop him then!
Phoenix remembers all his old friends and is pretty good at making new ones. New or old, however, he treasures all his friendships and if anybody needs a favor, he'll help them out. He's learned caution from hanging around Dahlia Hawthorne, and from that incident, Phoenix has become better at understanding other people's characters and personalities, a very useful thing to have when you are a lawyer and trying to decipher truthes and lies from witnesses and even his own clients.
As a lawyer, Phoenix has complete faith in his clients. He still remembers his elementary school incident and knows how it feels to have nobody believe in you. Therefore, he feels that as his clients' defense attorney, he has a duty to believe in his clients. It is this determination and faith that helps Phoenix come out on top every time.
Phoenix
Personality
Phoenix's personality and attitude towards things as a lawyer -- and it continously evolves as he matures as a lawyer.
Career
Rookie
Phoenix takes on his very first case, and it's a murder case! His client? His childhood best buddy, Larry Butz. Oh Larry ...
Kurain Village
An ancient village where his mentor and assistants came from. Lots of strange, impossible things happen there, and it is also where his magatama item comes from!
Right & Wrong
An important case where Phoenix had to decide between defending his client and doing what he believes is right in his heart.
Relationships
Mentor
Transforming Fey & Co. to Wright & Co. after the death of his mentor was one of the most important and sad events in Phoenix' life.
Sidekick
Maya Fey becomes Phoenix' assistant after the death of her sister. Not the best assistant, since she tends to get herself kidnapped a lot.
Mini Sidekick
Meeting little Pearl Fey brought some rays of sunshine into the lawyer's life, though it took a bit of effort to get her talking. Now she won't stop!
Prosecutor
Though they used to be best of friends, Phoenix and Miles went their seperate ways and now have become rivals in the courtroom.
Rivals
Overconfident Payne, whip-cracking Franziska and coffee addict Godot all make appearances as bitter enemies of Phoenix. Literally. Poor Phoenix doesn't understand why they all hate him so much.
Detective
Though Detective Gumshoe seems reluctant to ever help Phoenix with his cases, and is usually an incompetant case witness, the two have developed something of a friendship with one another.
