Is a criminal complaint lawyer a defender or an agent?

Legal analysis: the agent ad litem can be a lawyer, and other people with the permission of the people's court can also be agents ad litem.

Legal basis: Article 38 of the Criminal Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), defense lawyers can provide legal assistance to criminal suspects during investigation; Acting as an agent for complaints and accusations; Apply for changing compulsory measures; Ask the investigation organ about the crimes and cases suspected by the criminal suspect, and put forward opinions.