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In the USA there are different kinds of attorneys.) You must know the difference between them.
First of all, there is an attorney-in-fact and an attorney-in-law.
An attorney-in-fact is a person who acts for another, he is an appointed agent.!
An attorney-in-law is an experienced, practicing lawyer who has Special training. In the USA to be a lawyer (an attorney) you must graduate from college and then attend a law school for 3 years. Upon graduating from law school, you receive the degree of Juris Doctor (doctoi' of Law). To be admitted to the bar you must pass an examination.
Secondly, there is one more type of attorneys - an Attorney general. It is the chief law official of the government. Tfiere are 94 Attorneys general who are appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Unlike federal judges, they serve at the pleasure of the President. They must leave their positions when the president and the government change.]]
There is a US Attorneys general in each federal judicial district.ftbeir staffs of assistants vary in size with the amount of litigation in the distrk.
US Attorneys are powerful political figures. Their decision to prosecute or not affectsjthe wealth, freedom, rights and reputation of individuals (for example, elected officials, judges, organized crime figures) and organizations.
US Attorneys general often have political ambitions. Their position gives them a chance to use mass media for their political goalsfFavourable press coverage can help them launch a successful career in elected office.
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