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The judge appoints Atticus to the case as the defendant's pro bono (free) attorney because the judge realizes Atticus is the best lawyer in the county to give the man a truly active defense.

Atticus takes the case because he believes that Tom Robinson is innocent and he would like to see justice done. He is unhappy with the way blacks are treated in general.

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