Public Defender 2 topics · 2 sources LawCommon Legal TermsGovernment lawyer who provides free legal defense services to a poor person accused of a crime.US District Court - Northern District of NY — Pro Se Glossary of Common Legal Terms Cite LawCourtAn attorney paid by the county, state, or federal government who is responsible for providing representation to indigent defendants in criminal prosecutions when the courts determine the defendant cannot afford to hire a private attorney.Minnesota Judicial Branch — Glossary of Court-related Terms retrieved 2014-06-15 Cite