Bart Matthews is called upon to defend Bertha Polaski when she is accused of stealing the jewels of Hans' deceased wife. His task is made more difficult when the police feel alienated due to a recent speech of Matthews' in Chicago when he quotes statistics that 8 out of 10 cases brought by the police are proven innocent by public defenders nationally. br br Bart Matthews defends the poor and others who cannot afford an attorney. All episodes are based on actual cases from across the country.br br Directed by Erle C. Kenton, Harve Fosterbr Created by Mort R.