Attorney in Tagalog

“Attorney” in Tagalog can be translated as “abogado” or “manananggol”, referring to a legal professional who represents clients in court and provides legal advice. This term is essential in legal contexts and everyday conversations about law and justice. Learn more about the different ways to use “attorney” in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Attorney

[Definition]:

• Attorney /əˈtɜːrni/
• Noun 1: A person appointed to act for another in business or legal matters.
• Noun 2: A lawyer; a person who practices law and is qualified to represent clients in legal proceedings.
• Noun 3: A legal agent authorized to represent someone in court or in legal transactions.

[Synonyms] = Abogado, Manananggol, Tagapagtanggol, Lawyer, Manliligal

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: She hired an attorney to help her with the divorce proceedings.
• Ex1_PH: Kumuha siya ng abogado upang tulungan siya sa proseso ng diborsyo.
• Ex2_EN: The defense attorney presented strong evidence in favor of his client.
• Ex2_PH: Ang abogado ng depensa ay nagpresenta ng malakas na ebidensya pabor sa kanyang kliyente.
• Ex3_EN: You should consult with an attorney before signing any legal documents.
• Ex3_PH: Dapat kang kumonsulta sa isang abogado bago pumirma ng anumang legal na dokumento.
• Ex4_EN: The attorney general is the chief legal officer of the government.
• Ex4_PH: Ang abogado heneral ay ang punong opisyal legal ng pamahalaan.
• Ex5_EN: My attorney advised me to settle the case out of court.
• Ex5_PH: Ang aking abogado ay nagsabi sa akin na ayusin ang kaso sa labas ng korte.