Legal analysis: criminal proceedings are defenders and civil proceedings are agents. 1, depending on. The criminal defender is entrusted by the criminal suspect or defendant or appointed by the court according to law, and the agent can only participate in the litigation with the authorization of the parties and their legal representatives. 2. The litigation status is different. Defenders have independent litigation status and defend in their own names, while agents do not have independent litigation status. 3. The litigation tasks are different. Criminal defense assumes the defense function, that is, refuting the prosecution's complaint and proving that the criminal suspect or defendant is innocent or guilty, and criminal responsibility should be reduced or exempted; The duty of the agent is to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client. 4, the scope of application is different. 5. The content of rights is different. Criminal defenders have the right to meet and communicate, investigate and collect evidence. Provided by law; The rights enjoyed by the agent are granted by the agent and cannot exceed the scope of authority of the principal. 6. The scope of authority is different. 7. The name of the activity is different.
Legal basis: Article 58 of the Civil Procedure Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the parties and legal representatives may entrust one or two persons as agents ad litem. The following persons may be entrusted as agents ad litem: (1) lawyers and grassroots legal service workers; (2) Close relatives or staff members of the parties concerned; (three) citizens recommended by the community, units and relevant social groups where the parties are located.