Defense attorneys who are private counsel appointed by the court on an as-needed basis would belong in which category?

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Private counsel appointed by the court on an as-needed basis are referred to as assigned counsel. Public defenders are full-time attorneys employed by the government to represent indigent defendants, legal defenders are a specific type of public defender organization, and contract attorneys are typically hired by private individuals or organizations for specific legal assistance.

Defense Attorneys Who Are Private Counsel Appointed by the Court