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jailhouse lawyer
/dʒˈeɪlhaʊs lˈɔɪɚ/
/dʒˈeɪlhaʊs lˈɔɪə/
Jailhouse lawyer
01
an inmate who provides legal advice, often unqualified, or represents themselves in legal matters
Slang
Examples
The jailhouse lawyer helped him file an appeal.
She consulted the jailhouse lawyer about her case.
