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:

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A contract attorney is an attorney in private practice who agrees to represent indigent defendants in a county during a set period of time and for a specified dollar amount. This is different from a public defender or assigned counsel, who are assigned to individual cases as needed. A contract attorney is a cost-effective way for the government to provide legal representation to indigent defendants while also utilizing the services of private attorneys. Legal aid attorneys are typically employed by non-profit organizations to provide free legal services to low-income individuals.

An Attorney in Private Practice Who Contracts with the Government