Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney — Characters
13 key characters from the first game. These short introductions describe their roles without revealing culprits or case endings.
Phoenix Wright
A rookie defense attorney who believes in his clients. You guide his investigations and courtroom arguments throughout the five cases.
Mia Fey
Phoenix’s mentor and the head of Fey & Co. Law Offices. Her advice helps him learn to find contradictions in testimony.
Maya Fey
Mia’s younger sister and a spirit medium in training. Her enthusiasm and support make her an important part of Phoenix’s early career.
Miles Edgeworth
A formidable prosecutor with a personal connection to Phoenix. His carefully built cases demand close attention to the evidence.
Dick Gumshoe
The earnest detective handling many of the investigations. His reports and conversations provide useful leads.
Larry Butz
Phoenix’s childhood friend and first client. His habit of landing in trouble makes him a recurring presence.
Judge
The unnamed judge presides over the trials, weighing testimony and asking Phoenix to explain his objections.
Winston Payne
The prosecutor opposing Phoenix in The First Turnabout. His courtroom challenge introduces the game’s basic cross-examination rules.
Manfred von Karma
A veteran prosecutor who demands perfection. He faces Phoenix in Turnabout Goodbyes.
Ema Skye
A student with a passion for forensic science. She asks Phoenix to defend her sister and introduces the fifth case’s investigation tools.
Lana Skye
Ema’s older sister and the Chief Prosecutor. She is Phoenix’s client in Rise from the Ashes.
Will Powers
The actor behind the Steel Samurai’s intimidating costume. Phoenix takes his case after an incident at Global Studios.
Lotta Hart
An energetic photographer investigating rumors at Gourd Lake. Her observations become important during Turnabout Goodbyes.
Ace Attorney artwork © Capcom. Portraits and case illustrations include Trilogy artwork representing the original game’s cast. Images archived by Ace Attorney Guide.
References
Covered edition: The five-case Nintendo DS edition (2005), including Rise from the Ashes. The Japanese Game Boy Advance original (2001) contained four cases.