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defense lawyer

NOUN
defense attorney
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At the time of her Epstein interactions, Ruemmler was a white-collar defense lawyer at Latham & Watkins and a highly-sought legal mind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

An experienced criminal defense lawyer can charge more than US$1,000 per hour, with fees quickly adding up.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2025

Maina, the lawmaker and defense lawyer, says she plans to introduce legislation amending antiterror laws to prevent their misuse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 9, 2025

Plasencia will remain out on bail until his sentencing on Dec. 3 on request from his defense lawyer, who argued that he is one of the primary caretakers of a 2-year-old son.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

When the defense lawyer asked him, "Do you know where Herbert Haupt is now?"

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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