Chambers - The offices of a judge and his or her staff.⏎
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) - A procedure for settling a dispute outside the courtroom. Most forms of ADR are not binding, and involve referral of the case to a neutral party such as an arbitrator or mediator.⏎
Affidavit - A written or printed statement made under oath.⏎
Admissible - A term used to describe evidence that may be considered by a jury or judge in civil and criminal cases.⏎
Arraignment - A proceeding in which a criminal defendant is brought into court, told of the charges in an indictment or information, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.⏎