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criminal defense lawyer
/ˈkrɪmɪnəl dɪˈfɛns ˈlɔɪər/
Definition
1
A lawyer who specializes in defending individuals or organizations accused of criminal offenses in court.
2
An attorney focused on protecting clients' rights during criminal proceedings, often negotiating pleas or arguing for acquittals.
Examples
The criminal defense lawyer turned a parking ticket into a constitutional crisis, leaving the judge chuckling.
After his client confessed on live TV, the criminal defense lawyer pivoted to arguing temporary insanity from bad Wi-Fi.
Hiring a criminal defense lawyer is like getting a refund on your bad decisions, payable in installments.
The criminal defense lawyer's closing argument was so slick, the jury acquitted the defendant of crimes he hadn't even committed.