Miles Edgeworth is a main character from Ace Attorney. He's the Chief Prosecutor of the prosecutor's office. During his first four years as a prosecutor, he had a perfect win record in trials and was willing to do just about anything to get a guilty verdict for the defendant. His defeat in court at the hands of his childhood friend Phoenix Wright was the beginning of a series of seismic shifts in his attitude concerning his profession. He even quit twice, only to return each time with a fresh outlook on how he conducted his life.

== Appearance == Miles is 35 years old, stands at 5'10" (178 cm), and weighs 148 lbs (67 kg).

Miles has grey eyes and dark greyish-brown hair with prominent fringes. His hair is styled neatly with a cowlick on the back of his head like his father, Gregory Edgeworth, had.

He wears a red suit with a black waistcoat, black shoes, and a white jabot tied around his neck (the jabot is consistently called a cravat in the games).

== Personality == Miles Edgeworth is often perceived as cold, aloof, and highly analytical, with a strict and formal demeanor in and out of the courtroom. He is driven by logic, order, and a deep belief in the importance of the law, though his understanding of justice evolves greatly over the series. Originally known for his ruthless tactics and a belief that a prosecutor’s role was to secure convictions at any cost, his worldview is shaken after being defeated by Phoenix Wright. This leads to a period of introspection and transformation.

Beneath his stoic exterior, Edgeworth is introspective, idealistic, and deeply principled. He holds himself to incredibly high standards and often shoulders guilt for both his past actions and the legacy of his father’s unresolved murder. Despite his reserved nature, he values his friendships—especially with Phoenix and Detective Gumshoe—though he rarely shows it directly.

He can be sarcastic and blunt, particularly when dealing with incompetence or courtroom theatrics, yet he also shows a dry wit and a surprising capacity for empathy, especially toward victims and the wrongly accused.

== Trivia ==

• Miles Edgeworth was inspired by Sherlock Holmes and was designed to be a rival character to Phoenix Wright.
• In early concept art, Edgeworth was envisioned as a 36-year-old veteran prosecutor named “Kei” who used underhanded tactics.
• His love for European culture, particularly the Steel Samurai series (which is Japanese in origin but stylized as Western), adds a humorous contrast to his otherwise serious persona.
• Edgeworth's jabot (or cravat) is a defining fashion statement and has become iconic among fans.
• His birthday is October 9th, making him a Libra, just like his rival Phoenix Wright.
• He is fluent in German, hinted at through various localization choices and lines in both the original Japanese and English versions of the games.
• Edgeworth is the protagonist of his spin-off series, Ace Attorney Investigations, where he takes on a more active detective role.