Legal Aid Attorney
/ˈliːɡəl eɪd əˈtɜːrni/
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- (n.) An attorney who provides legal services to individuals who cannot afford to pay for private counsel, often funded by government programs or nonprofit organizations.
The legal aid attorney helped the tenant understand her rights during the eviction proceedings.
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Typically focused on civil rather than criminal cases, legal aid attorneys serve underfunded populations and must navigate resource constraints while ensuring effective client advocacy.
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