Atticus is accused of being a "nigger-lover", just because he is defending a black man; most of people in Maycomb criticize him,in fact discrimination was a strong "feeling" at that time (and most of "white-people despised black people), but some people (like ms maudie) support him...
ps: Atticus hasn't actually decided to take the case, he was assigned to it :)
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend 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.
The court appointed Atticus to defend Tom Robinson. Atticus had aimed to defend him
he doesnt say he will tom cannot afford a lawer so because of the maranda wright he is appointed to tom
one, which was tom robinson
Judge Taylor because he knows that Atticus has the best chance of defending Tom Robinson
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.
This is specific to your particular edition of the book.
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 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.
Atticus had to take the case because Judge Taylor assigned it to him.
Agreeing to take on Tom robinson's case