“attorney of record”

This page shows official legal definitions of “attorney of record” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

An attorney in the permanent case record who represents a party in an action.

Source: Criminal Glossary (Superior Court of California, County of San Diego)
Jurisdiction: United States United States

An attorney who has properly filed a Form G-28 in a particular case and is held responsible as an attorney for the respondent.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)