Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com

defense attorney

NOUN
the attorney representing the defendant
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Todd Blanche followed a different script when he stepped into the role in 2025, bringing a bold and vocal approach that had defined his work as Donald Trump’s go-to defense attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“His role is no longer defense attorney, but rather the leading law enforcement officer in the United States, and he takes that responsibility seriously,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

He first worked as a private criminal defense attorney, then spent 11 years at an international firm where he focused on criminal, civil and administrative law and, for a time, managed the criminal defense division.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"Few answers are going to be complete, especially when you cut me off all the time," the visibly irritated multibillionaire said as he resumed his duel Thursday morning with the defense attorney for OpenAI.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He grills her, as The Taker’s defense attorney will.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "defense attorney" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com