PUBLIC DEFENDER Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

public defender

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Definition of public defender

as in district attorney

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Recent Examples of public defender Reyes’ public defender didn’t respond to a request for comments. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 In his place, Schild initially requested that a federal public defender be assigned to Abrahamson’s case before Stokes was retained as his new attorney. — Kevin Fixler september 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2026 Judge Glazer found probable cause for the charges, appointed a public defender, and ordered Cremades to stay away from both the store and the child. — Peter D'oench, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 His public defender didn't immediately return messages for comment. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for public defender

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When reached for comment, the district attorney staff member referred all questions to the district attorney, the Times reported.

— Isa Mudannayake, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
That led the Tompkins County district attorney, Matthew Van Houten, to reopen the criminal investigation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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In August, the State Department announced sanctions against ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye of Senegal over their involvement in the court’s investigation of Israel’s war in Gaza.

— Howard LaFranchi, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026
The problem is that Kevin is not a trial lawyer and only has his intern niece Paige (Lana Condor) and partners Sal Maltese (Tone Bell) and Dottie Jones (Martha Kelly) to assist him.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026

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True to the life of a much-sought-after criminal lawyer, Reddington has also represented prominent clients who weren't able to beat the charges against them.

— Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
Heather told me that a criminal lawyer advised her to invoke her Fifth Amendment privilege at the Holbrook trial.

— Nikki Battiste, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of criminal lawyer

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Clay County’s deputy chief prosecuting attorney, Spencer Curtis, was appointed by the North Kansas City Council to fill the position, effective as of midnight on Wednesday.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
In exchange, the state agreed to drop a murder charge, according to the Franklin County prosecuting attorney.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of prosecuting attorney

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Federal prosecutors have accused a Cuban man living as a lawful permanent resident in Cass County of voting illegally.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
The current proceedings stem from evidence found during a search of Hanning's residence in connection with that case, the federal prosecutor's office stated.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026

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