lawyer

• Persona que ejerce el derecho o lo estudia, especialmente aquella licenciada para representar los intereses de clientes en asuntos legales y ofrecer asesoramiento jurídico.

A noun referring to a person who practices or studies law, especially one who is licensed to represent clients in legal matters and give legal advice.

1. Legal professionalA2formallegal

   A person who practices law, advises clients on legal matters, and represents them in court.

   abogado

   • She hired a lawyer to handle her divorce case.
   • The lawyer presented strong evidence in court.
   • He consulted a lawyer before signing the contract.

   Sinónimosadvocateattorneybarristercounselcounselorsolicitor

2. Defender or advocateB1formallegal

   Someone who argues or pleads for a cause or on behalf of another person.

   Defensor o abogado defensor

   • The lawyer defended his client against the accusations.
   • A good lawyer fights for the rights of their client.
   • The lawyer argued that the law was unconstitutional.

   Sinónimosadvocateattorneycounselcounselordefenderpleader