| A | B |
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| Bailiff | When my judge is not in the courtroom, I help keep things running smoothly in the judge‟s chambers. |
| Civil Attorney for the Defendant | I gather evidence to build a case to show my client did not break the law or violate anyones rights. |
| Civil Attorney for the Plaintiff | I gather evidence to build a case to show that the defendant violated my client's rights. |
| Civil Attorneys for both sides | Often I work with the other side's lawyer to try to settle the case without a trial |
| Civil Defendant | I give my lawyer as much information as I can to help her prove that I did not break the law or violate the other person's rights. |
| Court Clerk | When I'm not in the courtroom, I finish up the official notes I took in the courtroom. I also mark all the evidence the lawyers want to use during the trial and give each piece of evidence a number. |
| Court Reporter | When I'm not in the courtroom, I am busy editing transcripts I typed during other court proceedings like hearings or trials. |
| Criminal Defendant | I give my lawyer as much information as I can to help him either prove did not commit a crime or show why my punishment should not be so severe. |
| Criminal Defense Attorney | I gather evidence to build a case to prove my client is innocent of any crime. If I can‟t do that, I work to get my client the most fair punishment. |
| Judge | I read all the documents that each side files with the court so I know what‟s going on. |
| Judicial Assistant | I keep records of all the documents the lawyers send to my judge. I keep my judge organized by keeping track of how the case is proceeding as it moves toward trial. |
| Juror | As a citizen, I go about my every day business |
| Plaintiff | I give my lawyer as much information as I can to help him prove that my rights were violated. |
| Prosecutor | I gather evidence to build a case to prove the defendant committed a crime. I also negotiate with the other side to offer the defendant the most fair punishment. |
| Victim | I will give the prosecutor as much information as I can to help her convict the person who committed a crime against me. |
| Witness | , I meet with lawyers and tell them what I heard or saw, to help them prepare their cases. |
| All courtroom attorneys | I study the law, talk to witnesses. |
