An Attorney in Private Practice Who Contracts with the Government to Represent All Indigent

question 24

Multiple Choice

An attorney in private practice who contracts with the government to represent all indigent defendants in a county during a set period of time and for a specified dollar amount is called a:

• A) public defender.
• B) assigned counsel.
• C) contract attorney.
• D) legal aid attorney.
• E) ​pro bono attorney.

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Definitions:

Offeree

The party to whom an offer is made, in the context of contract law, who has the option to accept or reject the proposal.

Binding Contract

An agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law.

Outdated

Pertains to something that is no longer current, useful, or relevant due to the passage of time or advances in technology or knowledge.

Voidable

A term referring to a contract that may be legally declared invalid or unenforceable by one of the parties.