How to Use attorney in a Sentence

attorney

noun
  • Leroy Moore was Jackson-Whyte’s client and a member of the same church as the attorney.
    David J. Neal Miami Herald (tns), al, 3 Sep. 2023
  • These are reports that come in the field from U.S. attorneys all across the country.
    ABC News, 24 Dec. 2023
  • However, the House could hire attorneys to present the case.
    Philip Jankowski, Dallas News, 27 May 2023
  • At least one of Trump's defense attorneys in the case was also present in the courtroom with Trump.
    Graham Kates, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Moore’s attorney, Green, told the judge that on the night of the murder, Moore was not looking to get into a fight or out to hurt anyone.
    Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 10 June 2023
  • The court heard from three attorneys on Tuesday, all women.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Prosecutors had asked the judge for a life sentence, while the shooter’s attorneys asked for 18 years.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 5 Oct. 2023
  • His attorney did not return a request for comment on the new lawsuit.
    Bill Donahue, Billboard, 9 June 2023
  • No defense attorney was listed for Sims in court records.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2024
  • In September, Cody’s attorneys filed a response to the lawsuit.
    Joe Sutton, CNN, 6 Feb. 2024
  • An attorney for the serial killer declined to comment to CNN.
    Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 2 Sep. 2023
  • An attorney of record was not listed for Carter online.
    USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Pitchfork has reached out to Doe’s attorneys for comment.
    Matthew Ismael Ruiz, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2023
  • The defense attorney said her client was unable to see the girl in the roadway because of the girl’s height and Angeles Vargas’ vantage point behind the wheel.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Her attorney has vowed to appeal, in part on the grounds the jury instructions in that case set a lower standard of proof than is required by law.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The airline’s attorneys claimed the case was filed in the wrong federal district court, and Stewart and his attorneys failed to respond by a deadline set by the court.
    Jonah Valdez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Before the case went to the jury, Mike’s defense attorneys argued there wasn’t substantial evidence to support the charge — a claim the judge agreed with.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • Steven Schwartz is charged with second-degree murder while armed, the U.S. attorney's office said.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The plaintiff’s attorney, Harvey Berger, provided the Union-Tribune with a copy of the 110-page lawsuit.
    Natallie Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Pitchfork has also reached out to Sheila Kennedy’s attorneys for comment.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 22 Nov. 2023
  • The statute does not mention intervenors, and attorneys for the groups seeking the records argue that intervenors should not be allowed.
    Travis Loller The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Dec. 2023
  • An attorney for the Nieves-Lopez family also did not respond to a request for comment.
    Stefanie Dazio, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The outlets reported that Hargrove has since been released on bond and through her attorney declined to comment.
    Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
  • None of the defendants appeared to have retained attorneys, according to court records.
    Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2023
  • An attorney listed in court files did not return phone calls seeking comment.
    Tim Craig, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Read full article An attorney for Belous could not be reached for comment.
    Breanne Kovatch, BostonGlobe.com, 17 July 2023
  • Pitchfork has reached out to Herbo’s attorney for comment.
    Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2024
  • His attorneys have made multiple requests for bail, claiming prison has been unhealthy for him, but all have been denied.
    Vulture, 23 June 2023
  • The principal and two assistant principals were removed from the middle school after his death, the attorneys said in a statement.
    Eric Levenson, CNN, 14 Sep. 2023
  • That likely would have put attorney and social justice advocate Geneviéve Jones-Wright, a Democrat, on the fall ballot.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2024

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