CRIMINAL LAWYER Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

criminal lawyer

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Definition of criminal lawyer

as in trial lawyer

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Recent Examples of criminal lawyer Martínez, a criminal lawyer-turned-archaeologist, has spent nearly 20 years searching for the final resting place of Cleopatra. — Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 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 Jack Goldberger, the West Palm Beach criminal lawyer who represented Epstein in 2008, was a frequent guest, requesting various weekends for him and his wife to visit their daughter in the city. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Feb. 2026 As a new three-month excavation begins at the temple and underwater site, Martínez, a criminal lawyer from the Dominican Republic who has turned to diplomacy and archaeology, believes the find is a promising next step in her 20-year search for the tomb of Queen Cleopatra VII. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for criminal lawyer

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Noun

Earley is a trial lawyer who founded her own law firm and has worked as a public defender.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
George Psoras is a serious trial lawyer who will make the office tougher, fairer and more competent.

— Clarke Ahlers, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Definition of trial lawyer

Noun

Carrión carried a magazine, in mint condition, published by the Ecuadorian public defender’s office in 2018.

— Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
Those payouts cover billable hours, plus reimbursements for such expenses as travel, meals and lodging, Patrick Orr, spokesperson for the state public defender’s office, told the Statesman.

— Kevin Fixler June 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2026

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Findings will be presented to the Yell County prosecuting attorney, who will determine how to proceed, the release says.

— Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2026
The prosecuting attorney's office for King County, Washington, which includes Seattle, publishes some of the most detailed regional reports on shootings in the country.

— Martin Kaste, NPR, 30 June 2026

Definition of prosecuting attorney

Noun

The mayor's office and the district attorney's office did not immediately respond.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
He was not taken into custody, and his case will be directed to the Napa County district attorney’s office for review and possible prosecution, the Sheriff’s Office said.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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