No because Atticus is know for defending non whites and the whole of Maycomb knows it. As well as defending Tom against the Ewells (whom Maycomb dislike anyway) The town doesn't mind him defending Tom because the Ewells are known as liars and drunks. So no it doesn't effect his reputation when his reputaion in the first place was defending non whites.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.
The Robinson case has a significant impact on the Finch household in "To Kill a Mockingbird." Atticus Finch's defense of Tom Robinson leads to social ostracism, threats, and challenges to his children's well-being. It forces Atticus to confront deep-rooted racism in their community, influencing the family's relationships and dynamics.
The court appointed Atticus to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus had aimed to defend him
Judge Taylor because he knows that Atticus has the best chance of defending Tom Robinson
Atticus' witnesses in the trial of Tom Robinson were Sheriff Heck Tate, Bob Ewell, Mayella Ewell, Tom Robinson, and Atticus himself. Each witness provided their testimony to support their side of the case.
Atticus had to take the case because Judge Taylor assigned it to him.
This is specific to your particular edition of the book.
Agreeing to take on Tom robinson's case
Judge Taylor specifically assigned Tom Robinson's case to Atticus Finch because he knew that Atticus was a fair and just lawyer who would provide an ethical defense for Tom. Additionally, Judge Taylor understood that Atticus was willing to take on such a controversial case without letting personal biases interfere with his representation.
Atticus was appointed as Tom Robinson's lawyer by the court due to the system of providing legal representation to those who cannot afford it. Despite facing pressure and backlash from the community for taking on the case, Atticus believed in upholding justice and providing a fair defense for Tom Robinson.
Tom Robinson's case, the main basis of the novel you f*cking idiot..... if its for school just read it
Atticus Finch chose to represent Tom Robinson because Atticus believed he was innocent. The entire town assumed Tom Robinson was guilty, but Atticus did not have the same prejudices as the rest of the town and represented him.