public defender
noun
: a lawyer usually holding public office whose duty is to defend accused persons unable to pay for legal assistance
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Joy Goodyear has focused her 25-year career as an assistant public defender.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2024
He’s been with a private practice since 1991, served as an assistant city attorney for various municipalities and as a public defender over the years.
—Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2024
His federal public defender didn’t immediately respond to McClatchy News’ request for comment on July 12.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
On Thursday, Duncan and another public defender, Cayce Duncan, who’s unrelated, represented teens facing no-contact orders for assault and other minor infractions.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 12 July 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2024
He’s been with a private practice since 1991, served as an assistant city attorney for various municipalities and as a public defender over the years.
—Detroit Free Press, 15 July 2024
His federal public defender didn’t immediately respond to McClatchy News’ request for comment on July 12.
—Julia Marnin, Sacramento Bee, 12 July 2024
On Thursday, Duncan and another public defender, Cayce Duncan, who’s unrelated, represented teens facing no-contact orders for assault and other minor infractions.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 12 July 2024
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“Public defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20defender. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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