criminal lawyers

Felony case counsel

Criminal lawyers are attorneys who specialize in criminal law—either prosecuting crimes on behalf of the state or defending those accused of them.

The term usually refers to defense attorneys: She hired a criminal lawyer after her arrest.

Distinguished from civil lawyers, who handle disputes between private parties rather than criminal charges.

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