Cliff McCormack is a public defender in Neptune who has served as an ally to Keith Mars and Veronica Mars, as well as a steady client of Mars Investigations. Although rarely a key player in the series, he has had some notable and memorable appearances. For instance, Cliff was seduced by an escort hired by Aaron Echolls to steal his briefcase, which contained the Logan Echolls murder case files and keys to the storage locker containing Aaron's personal belongings, including an Oscar statue. (The Rapes of Graff)