court-appointed attorney
noun
: a lawyer chosen by a court to defend someone who has been accused of a crime
The defendant will be represented by a court-appointed attorney.
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“Court-appointed attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court-appointed%20attorney. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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