Courtroom Terminology

noun a court official who is responsible for keeping order in a courtroom and carrying out various administrative tasks

• The bailiff served the court summons to the defendant.
• The bailiff is the one who hands out the legal papers in court.
• The bailiff is like the court's messenger.
• The bailiff's presence in the courtroom was a reminder of the consequences of breaking the law.

noun A person who represents the government in criminal cases in a particular district or jurisdiction.

• The district attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases on behalf of the government.
• The DA is the one who goes after the bad guys in court.
• The district attorney is like the legal enforcer in the courtroom.
• The district attorney is the legal guardian of justice in the community.

noun A person who is qualified to practice law and represent clients in legal matters

• El abogado presentó un recurso de apelación ante la corte.
• Mi abogado me aconsejó que no firmara nada sin consultarlo primero.
• El abogado es un genio, siempre encuentra la forma de ganar los casos.
• En esta situación, necesitamos a alguien que sea nuestro abogado y defienda nuestros intereses.