trial lawyer

noun

Definition of trial lawyernext
as in criminal lawyer

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Recent Examples of trial lawyer The Florida Justice Association — the trial lawyer lobby — spent millions to stop the reforms Maxwell now blames for failing consumers. — David Wilson, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026 If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline. — Yaël Ossowski, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 On the economic side, laws like PAGA have turned labor enforcement into a jackpot for trial lawyers, hammering small businesses with endless lawsuits over minor technicalities. — Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026 For one example, Cleesattle, a trial lawyer for 32 years, was asked about a disturbing 2009 National Academy of Sciences report on forensic science in law enforcement. — U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial lawyer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial lawyer
  1. criminal lawyer
  2. public defender
  3. prosecuting attorney
  4. district attorney
  5. prosecutor
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
  • 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
Definition of public defender
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
  • 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
  • In an early instance of what authorities believe to have been an extortion attempt, federal prosecutors charged a California man with sending a fake ransom note via text message to Savannah Guthrie's family.
    — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • The couple of daredevils who scaled the Empire State Building in New York City were released from custody under supervision after a court appearance on July 2, prosecutors said.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of prosecutor

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“Trial lawyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20lawyer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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