defense counsel; defense lawyer; advocate
Legal term for a lawyer who represents a defendant in court. In Japanese criminal procedure, 弁護人 is the formal title of the defense attorney.
被告人には弁護人が付いた。
The accused was provided with a defense counsel.
弁護人は無罪を主張した。
The defense lawyer argued for acquittal.
He retained a famous defense lawyer to prepare for the trial.
A defense lawyer appointed by the state was assigned to the defendant.
She served as the defense lawyer for that case.
The defendant consulted with his defense lawyer before appearing in court.
private defense counsel; privately retained defense attorney