Canterbury's Law is an American legal drama, which premiered on March 10, 2008 as a mid-season replacement on FOX. The show was created by Dave Erickson and executive produced by Denis Leary, Jim Serpico, Walon Green, John Kane,and Mike Figgis, who also directed the pilot. The series revolves around Elizabeth Canterbury (portrayed by Julianna Margulies), a rebellious female defense attorney who's willing to bend the law in order to protect the wrongfully accused. A rising star, she puts her career on the line to take on risky and unpopular cases, even when they take a toll on her personal life.

Produced by Sony Pictures Television and Apostle, the series will air Mondays at 9/8c and will also be broadcast on Channel Nine and Global in Australia and Canada respectively. Due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, only 5 of the 13 episodes ordered were able to be produced.