| Lionel Hutz | |
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| The Simpsons character | |
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| First appearance | "Bart Gets Hit by a Car" (1991) |
| Last appearance | "Realty Bites" (1997) |
| Created by | |
| Designed by | Matt Groening |
| Voiced by | Phil Hartman |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation |
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| Spouse | Selma Bouvier (ex-wife) |
| Home | Springfield |
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. Following Hartman's death on May 28, 1998, Hutz was retired; his final speaking role was five months earlier, in the season nine episode "Realty Bites", and has since occasionally cameoed in the background.