PUBLIC DEFENDER Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

public defender

noun

Definition of public defender

as in district attorney

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Recent Examples of public defender Rebecca Myers, a spokesperson for the state public defender's office, said the defendants had not been appointed legal representation as of Thursday morning. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 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 The Iowa public defender's office and Wright did not respond to a request for comment. — Huo Jingnan, NPR, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for public defender

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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

Definition of district attorney

Noun

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
My dreams were like, makeup artist, criminal lawyer and singer, that’s it.

— Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of criminal lawyer

Noun

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

King took a DNA test in May after prosecutors introduced the allegation in court filings, causing his trial to be delayed.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026
Twiggs said in the April interview with prosecutors and investigators that Robinson sometimes talked about politics, including Trump.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

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