Washington legal term
Defense attorney in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Defense attorney” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Defense attorney” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Defense attorney" means an attorney of record for a person charged with a crime when the attorney is seeking the issuance of criminal process for the defense of the criminal case. (RCW 10.96.010)
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