Jack works for the government and represents indigent defendants.Jack is:

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Jack's job of representing indigent defendants for the government is characteristic of a public defender. Assigned counsel refers to private attorneys who are appointed for a particular case, typically when the public defender's office has a conflict of interest. Merit appointment attorneys are chosen based on their qualifications and experience, rather than through an election or appointment process. Contracted attorneys are private attorneys who are hired by the government to work on a specific case or cases.

Jack Works for the Government and Represents Indigent Defendants