Rebecca Marcus

Rebecca is a supporting character first introduced in Season 5 of Pretty Little Liars. She is portrayed by Lauren Tom. She is Alison's defense attorney.

Series
To Plea or Not to Plea
 * -|Season 5=

Alison is meeting with her lawyer, Rebecca. Rebecca informs her that Veronica has reviewed Alison’s case and agrees that Alison taking the stand is a bad idea. An infuriated Alison asks her why telling the truth is not a good idea. Rebecca tells her that no jury will believe her and there is no one to corroborate her story either. Alison tells her that Cyrus will confirm her story that he called Alison on Thanksgiving Day to meet with him. But Rebecca tells her that since Alison claims that Cyrus was the one who “kidnapped” her, if Cyrus is brought to testify, she will have to admit to that lie. If Alison admits that she lied about getting kidnapped, no jury will believe anything she says. Hesitating, Alison tells her that there is someone else who can testify that she was set up. Rebecca asks who this person is but Alison doesn't answer. So, Rebecca questions her if this person knows for a fact where Alison was at the time of the murder but Alison tells her that he doesn’t. Before she can continue, Rebecca cuts her off, saying that however compelling this person’s testimony is, if they can’t corroborate Alison’s story, it’s no use. Alison snaps her that she can’t just sit back and hope that her defense team is able to poke holes in the prosecution's theory. Rebecca tells her that there is another option: the D.A. is offering her a plea bargain. If Alison pleads guilty, accepts responsibility for her actions and names an accomplice, Alison gets sentenced 15 years and can get out in 10 years with good behavior. Rebecca tells her to think about it and talk it over with her father, but Alison shouts that there is no way she is taking the plea deal because she didn’t kill Mona. Rebecca tells her that although she isn't advocating that Alison take the plea, Alison should understand that if the case goes to trial, her chances of getting acquitted are low since the prosecution has substantial evidence against her. If found guilty, the prosecution will be seeking life in prison without parole. Rebecca also informs her that the police are already building a case against her accomplice who they think is Hanna.

After getting injured in the laundry room, Alison calls Rebecca and asks her that if Alison accepts the plea bargain, will the judge move her to a safer facility.

Rebecca meets with Alison. Rebecca tells her that she has good news for Alison; the judge is ready to move her to a minimum security prison in Pennsylvania if she accepts the plea bargain. Rebecca informs Alison that she has to meet with the D.A. that afternoon to name her accomplice. Alison announces that she is not taking the plea deal as she has changed her mind.

Appearances (3/120)
Season 5 (3/25)
 * To Plea or Not to Plea
 * The Melody Lingers On
 * I'm a Good Girl, I Am