jailhouse attorney

jailhouse attorney

slang An inmate of a prison or jail who is or has become knowledgeable enough about the law to provide legal advice or representation to themselves or others. I couldn't afford to hire a lawyer, and the state was too slow providing me with one, so I had to rely on a couple of jailhouse attorneys I met in the slammer to help me file my appeal. I really would recommend hiring a real lawyer. You shouldn't be basing your case on what some jailhouse attorney is telling you.
See also: attorney, jailhouse
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • jailhouse
  • familiarize
  • familiarize (someone or oneself) with (something)
  • familiarize with
  • learn about
  • learn about (someone or something)
  • triple threat
  • know what (one) is doing
  • know what you're doing/about
  • know what (one) is about