legal counsel
der Rechtsbeistand, die Rechtsbeistände
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legal counsel
A person who advises someone on legal matters or represents them in court, especially a lawyer.
Für den Prozess suchte sie sich einen erfahrenen Rechtsbeistand.
She found an experienced legal counsel for the trial.
to provide legal counsel
To advise, support, or represent someone in a legal matter.
Der Anwalt leistete dem Angeklagten Rechtsbeistand.
The lawyer provided the defendant with legal counsel.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rechtsbeistände |
| genitive | des Rechtsbeistandes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Rechtsbeistand | die Rechtsbeistände |
| accusative | den Rechtsbeistand | die Rechtsbeistände |
| dative | dem Rechtsbeistand | den Rechtsbeiständen |
| genitive | des Rechtsbeistandes des Rechtsbeistands | der Rechtsbeistände |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Rechtsbeistand' is made up of 'Recht' (law) and 'Beistand' (assistance). It therefore means support in legal matters.
Vor der Vernehmung wollte sie einen Rechtsbeistand hinzuziehen.
Before the questioning, she wanted to bring in legal counsel.
'Rechtsbeistand' is used mainly in formal and legal language. The word frequently appears in texts about court proceedings, legal advice, and representation.
Jede beschuldigte Person darf einen Rechtsbeistand ihrer Wahl beauftragen.
Every accused person has the right to appoint legal counsel of their choice.
In the fixed expression 'jemandem Rechtsbeistand leisten' (to provide someone with legal counsel), the person receiving support is in the dative. Here, the verb 'leisten' (to provide) refers to giving legal support or representation.
Die Beratungsstelle leistete dem Mieter Rechtsbeistand im Streit mit dem Vermieter.
The advice center provided the tenant with legal counsel in the dispute with the landlord.
