Attorney

Synonyms of attorney

• counsel
• lawyer
• barrister

Antonyms of attorney

• accused
• client
• defendant

Collocations of attorney

defense attorney

Frequency: 80 %

The defense attorney argued for his client's innocence.

criminal attorney

Frequency: 70 %

The criminal attorney specialized in defending clients accused of serious crimes.

prosecuting attorney

Frequency: 65 %

The prosecuting attorney presented evidence against the defendant in court.

attorney general

Frequency: 60 %

The attorney general is the chief legal officer of a state or country.

family attorney

Frequency: 50 %

The family attorney helped with legal matters related to divorce and child custody.

Idiomatic Expressions for attorney

• Phrase: attorney-client privilege
  Meaning: The legal right that protects communications between a client and their attorney from being disclosed to third parties.
  Usage: The attorney-client privilege is crucial for maintaining confidentiality in legal matters.