module 7
Across
- 1. is a place where legal professionals, such as attorneys or lawyers, practice their profession. It serves as a hub for legal research, client consultations, document preparation, and representation in legal matters.
- 5. Legal order to appear in court.
- 7. A legal practice with multiple attorneys.
- 8. Court request for a specific action.
- 10. Represents clients in court.
- 13. Defender Government-appointed attorney for those who cannot afford a lawyer.
- 14. The highest court, with power to review and overturn lower court decisions.
- 15. Maintains records, issues summonses, schedules hearings.
- 17. Review decisions made by lower courts.
- 18. Hear evidence, decide guilt or innocence in criminal cases, or liability/damages in civil cases.
Down
- 2. Defendant’s response to a complaint.
- 3. Oversees trials, hearings, and legal proceedings.
- 4. A law office operated by a single attorney.
- 6. Requests Documents for gathering information.
- 9. Maintains courtroom order, serves documents, escorts prisoners.
- 11. A government institution where legal disputes are resolved by judges.
- 12. Records proceedings verbatim using shorthand or electronic devices.
- 13. Government attorney representing the state in criminal cases.
- 15. Initial document filed to start a lawsuit.
- 16. Group of citizens determining trial verdict.