Public Defender Office
/ˈpʌblɪk dɪˈfɛndər ˈɒfɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A government agency or office responsible for providing legal defense services to defendants unable to afford private counsel.
The public defender office assigned an attorney to represent the indigent client.
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- public defender office
- public defender offices
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to the institutional body rather than individual defenders; ensure clarity when distinguishing office functions from individual roles.
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