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attorney, lawyer, counsel
Anyone trained in the law who has received a law degree from a recognized university and who is authorized to practice law in a given jurisdiction.
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assigned counsel system
A program wherein indigent clients (people lacking money) are charged with crimes may have defense attorneys appointed for them.

These defense attorneys may be private attorneys who agree to be rotated to perform such services for a low rate of reimbursement (payment) from the city, county, or state.

This entry is located in the following unit: Criminal Court Words or Judicial Terms + (page 3)