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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His public defender, Daniel Hutchinson, argued Dominguez was in a psychotic state due to schizophrenia and should be convicted only of involuntary manslaughter.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The couple had been running a foster home since 2018 and had no prior allegations of abuse, Sampaguita Jones’ public defender said during the hearing.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Soliman is being represented by public defenders who do not issue statements or comment on pending cases to the media.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Grant and her public defender did not respond to requests for comment.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
The couple had been running a foster home since 2018 and had no prior allegations of abuse, Sampaguita Jones’ public defender said during the hearing.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
Soliman is being represented by public defenders who do not issue statements or comment on pending cases to the media.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 26 June 2025
Grant and her public defender did not respond to requests for comment.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 24 June 2025
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“Public defender.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20defender. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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