PUBLIC DEFENDER Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

public defender

noun

Definition of public defender

as in district attorney

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Recent Examples of public defender The judge overseeing the proceedings recently granted a motion from Elizabeth’s public defender Tommy Stolly seeking a mental health evaluation of the mother. — Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Seabright denied a motion by the federal public defender’s office to reconsider his ruling. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Reiner did not appear at the probate hearing, but his public defender, Kimberly Greene, and his former private counsel, Alan Jackson, did attend. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026 Moore was represented in her case by the Cook County public defender’s office. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for public defender

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The franchise was canceled after a 2006 Texas operation in which Rockwall County assistant district attorney Louis Conradt died by suicide as authorities and the show’s crew closed in on his home.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
By contrast, Michael Allen has two decades of prosecution experience, including more than five years as district attorney in the Fourth Judicial District.

— Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of district attorney

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Chow, a trial lawyer by trade, led her own defense during the court case which – like all of Hong Kong’s national security cases – was heard by a panel of three judges selected to oversee such proceedings and not a jury.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Victor Henderson Why does a big-shot trial lawyer want an unpaid gig leading Chicago’s school board?

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of trial lawyer

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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
Just as extraordinary was that Friedmann, who knew as much about criminal law as many criminal lawyers do, appeared to have designed the plot precisely to confound prosecutors.

— James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026

Definition of criminal lawyer

Noun

The Election Board then sends the recall to the King County prosecuting attorney's office for a technical review.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
McDonough plays the assistant attorney general and prosecuting attorney, a man of integrity who profoundly believes in the criminal justice system.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of prosecuting attorney

Noun

While outlining the details of Clancy's suicide attempt, Reddington slapped a quarter on the table and addressed the prosecutors in what appeared to be a direct challenge to the state.

— Sumiko Corley, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Andrew Tate faces 42 charges and Tristan Tate 17, according to prosecutors.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of prosecutor

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