trial lawyer

noun

1. a lawyer who specializes in appearing before trial courts.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trial lawyer¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

“This is a garden-variety state court conviction,” trial lawyer Mark Zauderer told The New York Times, arguing the case lacked any of the “usual red flags” that might result in a successful appeal.

From Salon

Having spent nearly 30 years as a federal trial lawyer, under an oath to promote, uphold and defend the Constitution, I feel mocked, as do many of my colleagues.

From Salon

It’s routine to hold back a jury while trial lawyers argue with the judge about what can and can’t be included for jurors to see during the trial.

From Seattle Times

There’s Jared the fitness guru, Anna the no-nonsense trial lawyer, Naomi the social worker and about a dozen more friends I’ve created.

From New York Times

Zhukovskyy’s trial lawyers also said there was no evidence he was impaired at the time of the crash and that police did not make any observations in the hours afterward suggesting he was.

From Seattle Times