federal defender
Public criminal lawyer
A federal defender is a lawyer who represents defendants in federal criminal cases who cannot afford private counsel.
Federal public defenders are government employees, while panel attorneys are private lawyers appointed by the court.
The role parallels that of public defenders in state courts: She worked as a federal defender for ten years before entering private practice.
- court-appointedDesignated by a judge
- indigentExtremely poor, lacking necessities
- capital caseUppercase starting each word
- death penaltyLegal execution for crimes
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
counsel · arraignment · speedy trial · trial · closing argument · sentencing · justice · legal aid · pro bono · public service · accused · not guilty plea · representation · courtroom · advocacy · Miranda · bail · plea bargain
federal defenderfederal prosecutor
Government lawyer handling crimes
prosecutor · district attorney · special counsel · independent counsel · solicitor general
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