# Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law

Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law is a Philippine television legal drama series broadcast by GMA Network. Directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., it stars Jo Berry in the title role. It premiered on March 4, 2024 on the network's Afternoon Prime line up. The series concluded on February 8, 2025, with a total of 258 episodes.
The series is originally titled as Atty. Mataas. It is streaming online on YouTube.

## Premise

Attorney Lilet Matias sets to deliver justice to the people who are belittled by the public. As she helps defending people from discrimination, abuse and poor living conditions — she will encounter a legal case that will lead to the reopening of her scars from her past.

## Cast and characters
### Lead cast

* Jo Berry as Lilet Mercado-Matias / Lily Magbanua-Engano

### Supporting cast

* Sheryl Cruz as Patricia Valdez-Engano
* Bobby Andrews as Ramiro "Ramir" Engano
* Jason Abalos as Bonifacio "Boni" Linao
* Rita Avila as Lorena Sanchez-de Leon
* Maricel Laxa as Meredith "Mer" Magbanua-Simmons
* Analyn Barro as Aera Simmons
* Shermaine Santiago as Leilani "Lani" Baldivino-Matias
* Lloyd Samartino as Constantino de Leon
* Troy Montero as Spanky Macaraig
* Glenda Garcia as Cecilia "Ces / Tinang" Matias
* Jenzel Angeles as Melissa Mariano
* EA Guzman as Kurt Ignacio
* Ariel Villasanta as Raymundo "Emong" Matias
* Joaquin Domagoso as Innocencio "Inno" de Leon
* Zonia Mejia as Trixie Engano
* Hannah Arguelles as Melanie "Melay" Matias

### Guest cast

* Martin del Rosario as younger Ramir
* Yvette Sanchez as younger Patricia
* Joyce Ching as younger Ces
* Gina Alajar as Liberty Villaroman
* Nora Aunor as Charito "Chato" Mercado
* Prince Villanueva as Ernest Pascual
* Charee Pineda as Vicky
* Max Collins as Katarina Almodal
* Boboy Garrovillo as Zopronio Azala
* Odette Khan as Serafina Agustin
* Johnny Revilla as Rico Mariano
* Gilleth Sandico as Sally Veloso
* Camille Prats as Monica Umni
* Maybelline dela Cruz as Nymia Ozdemir
* Geraldine Villamil as Edna Montinola
* Ella Cristofani as Melissa's Friend
* Isabel Oli as younger Mer
* Caitlyn Stave as Yurie
* Liezel Lopez as younger Lorena
* Lucho Ayala as younger Constantino
* Bodjie Pascua as Isko
* Mikee Quintos as Lovely "Langgay" Mercado-Veloso
* Royce Cabrera as Ricardo "Karding" Veloso
* Gigi Locsin as Lydia
* Brianna Advincula as younger Langgay
* Juharra Asayo as Hope Umni
* Rocco Nacino as Samson Guerrero
* Winwyn Marquez as Feliz Guerrero
* Lianne Valentin as Aila Ocampo
* Kristoffer Martin as Genesis Ocampo
* Lui Manansala as Luisa Sarabia
* Arra San Agustin as Estar Valencia
* Jon Lucas as Kenneth Briones
* Tom Rodriguez as Renan Alon
* Shyr Valdez as Evelyn Magas
* Benhur Abalos as himself
* Allen Dizon as Tomas
* Rhian Ramos as Mia
* Rita Daniela as Rebecca Palacios
* Jean Garcia as Aurora Palacios
* Maxine Medina as Sabrina
* Rafael Rosell as Alex Romantico
* Janice de Belen as Clarisse Zamora
* Dingdong Dantes
* Kylie Padilla as Marilou Sabanal

## Casting

In December 2024, actresses Jean Garcia and Rita Daniela both made an appearance in the series, portraying the same character they played in the Philippine television crime drama series Widows' War.

## Production

Principal photography commenced on June 3, 2023.

## Ratings

According to AGB Nielsen Philippines' Nationwide Urban Television Audience Measurement People in television homes, the pilot episode of Lilet Matias: Attorney at Law earned an 8.4% rating. The final episode scored an 8% rating.

## Accolades

Accolades received by Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law :
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2024 | People's Legacy Awards | Most Outstanding Drama on Disability Rights and Inclusion | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Won |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Drama Supporting Actress | Glenda Garcia | Pending |
| 2025 | 36th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best Daytime Drama Series | Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law | Pending |

## Legacy

Actress Jo Berry appeared in the Philippine television crime drama series, Widows' War, portraying the same character she played in Lilet Matias: Attorney-at-Law.