Lionel Hutz

Lionel Hutz is a fictional character in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. He was voiced by Phil Hartman, and his first appearance was in the season two episode "Bart Gets Hit by a Car". Hutz is a stereotypical shady ambulance chasing lawyer in Springfield, with questionable competence and ethics. Nevertheless, he is often hired by the Simpsons. His final speaking role was in the season nine episode "Realty Bites" in December 1997; the character was retired five months later following Hartman's death at the hands of his wife. Hutz has since appeared as an occasional non-speaking background character.