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Simple English definitions for legal terms

public attorney

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A quick definition of public attorney:

A public attorney is a person who helps others with legal matters. They can be hired by someone to do legal work for them, or they can work for the government. They are also called lawyers or attorneys. Sometimes, a special kind of public attorney called an attorney ad litem is appointed by a court to help a child during a legal case. The attorney owes the child loyalty, confidentiality, and good representation. The attorney general is the top lawyer for a state or the United States and helps the government with legal issues.

A more thorough explanation:

A public attorney is a type of lawyer who works for the government and represents the public's interests. They can also be called a public lawyer or attorney-at-law. They are responsible for providing legal advice and representing the government in legal matters.

For example, a public attorney may represent the government in a criminal case or a civil lawsuit. They may also provide legal advice to government officials or agencies.

Another type of public attorney is an attorney ad litem, who is appointed by the court to represent a child in a legal action, such as a divorce or child abuse case. The attorney ad litem is responsible for protecting the child's interests and ensuring they receive competent representation.

Overall, public attorneys play an important role in ensuring that the government operates within the law and that the public's interests are protected.

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GW wave today?
8:57
There’s someone I found on here with the username threeoutchange and if my understanding is correct that’s a reference to the debut album by a pretty cool 90s-00s Japanese band called Supercar. I geeked a little
8:57
It could just be a baseball reference I don’t get though lol
Dkk
9:00
@renard99: also, the same band that does a song in the anime Eureka 7 which I watched when I was like idk, 12
9:00
Yeah! They are pretty good. Three Out Change is an awesome J-rock record
Dkk
9:01
I will probably not listen to them more but fun fact. Really random to start the day. An omen that the waves will be very random today.
Dkk
9:03
Fuck, reading the wikipedia now. Literal last song they did before they broke up was Storywriter. Wow.
9:05
That one is a masterpiece
9:05
My favorite song by them is Recreation
glovediedthisishismom
9:05
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Dkk
9:07
@renard99: man, hard to find.
Dkk
9:07
@glovediedthisishismom: Congrats on the snow.
Dkk
9:16
@renard99: Poetic and nice.
9:42
My name is renard99 and I just sent @babycat feet pics
glovediedthisishismom
9:42
nobody is at the office today they should let little glovey go home and watch harry potter
Dkk
9:49
Lmfao, Gross
Dkk
9:49
@glovediedthisishismom: Watch it at the office!
Dkk
9:50
Proton vpn and https://en.solarmovie-official.lol/
let little glovey go home!
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