public defender
- A court-appointed attorney, compensated by governmental funds, who represents clients charged with criminal offenses and who can't afford their own defense
- When John was arrested, he did not have enough money for a lawyer so a public defender was appointed to him.
- Public defenders ensure that everyone, regardless of income, has legal representation in criminal cases.
- Alice was relieved when a public defender took her case as she had no means to hire a private attorney.
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