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How is the legal counsel compensated in cases where the person is unable to pay?
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Public defense lawyers are paid by the state or federal government. Legal aid organizations charge clients on a "sliding scale" based on their ability to pay and there are private attorneys and other organizations that accept pro bono clients based upon the individual's circumstances.
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