Pasadena City Hall here was used as a San Francisco courthouse in the movie.

Murder in the First

Murder in the First is a largely fictitious 1995 film, directed by Marc Rocco, about a petty criminal named Henri Young (portrayed by Kevin Bacon) who is put on trial for murder in the first degree. The film stars Christian Slater, Bacon and Gary Oldman.

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder in the First
• Gordon, W. A., 2002, The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book, North Ridge Books, Lake Forest, CA, 272 p.