Geraldo Butz

Geraldo Butz is the father of Larry Butz, friend of Franklin and Marie Butz, and a witness in the former's murder.

Personality
When they were teenagers, Geraldo and Phoenix were best friends at school. Being a prosecutor however, he butted heads with Gregory Edgeworth, although the three became good friends until the latter's death.

He is shown to be a benevolent man, allowing Marie and Franklin to stay in his house during their visit, even though there is a hotel right next door.

He visibly shows great sadness towards Franklin's death.

Name

 * The name Geraldo was chosen so Dick Gumshoe would mistakenly call him "Gelato" in a similar manner to when he got Larry's name wrong.
 * Geraldo's surname Butz is simply taken from his son's name.