Mr. Baker's lawyer was Edward Bennett Williams, who had represented many high-profile defendants and did not lose often.

She has helped several high-profile defendants avoid capital punishment.

Brafman is known for representing many high-profile defendants, including celebrities, accused Mafia members, and political figures.

"I do it in almost every case," said James L. Sultan, who has represented several high-profile defendants in Boston.

The ruling, handed down in October but published in full last month, has stopped the extradition of more than 70 high-profile defendants.

But these high-profile defendants present an unusual challenge: they are outspoken to begin with, leaving a long trail of lyrics.

He also won acquittals for other high-profile defendants like Mike Espy, a secretary of agriculture during the Clinton administration.

In some instances judges granted provisional release pending trial to high-profile defendants.

Ms. Hilton was not the only high-profile defendant whose celebrity prompted a raised eyebrow from a judge this week.

She became the high-profile defendant in a trial arguing the crime involved: murder or destruction of property?