attorney
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Finally, in April, Tindal went to the local county attorney and sheriff to have McClain arrested for writing bad checks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Grossman’s attorney argued before an appeals court panel that the law allowed for a manslaughter conviction, not second-degree murder, which requires “implied malice.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Before the commissioners cast their votes, the county attorney revealed a threat from a lawmaker more than 250 miles away.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
A California native, Becerra served as California's attorney general and as the nation's health secretary under President Joe Biden.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
“I need you to make me your attorney of record before Mr. Stubbs gets to the seventh floor and checks for himself.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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