General term for a legal professional qualified to represent clients in legal matters.
He is studying to become a lawyer.
You should consult a lawyer.
Since there was a problem, I consulted a lawyer.
The company hired a famous lawyer.
He graduated from university and became a lawyer.
検事 represents the state in prosecuting a case, while 弁護士 represents and defends the accused, making them opposing roles in a trial.
legal ethics
unscrupulous lawyer; shyster; crooked lawyer