Lawman is a term used in reference to an American

law enforcement officer A law enforcement officer (LEO), or peace officer in North American English, is a Public sector, public-sector employee whose duties primarily involve the Law enforcement, enforcement of laws. The phrase can include campaign disclosure specialist ...

, usually a

sheriff A sheriff is a government official, with varying duties, existing in some countries with historical ties to England where the office originated. There is an analogous, although independently developed, office in Iceland that is commonly transla ...

or a

marshal Marshal is a term used in several official titles in various branches of society. As marshals became trusted members of the courts of Medieval Europe, the title grew in reputation. During the last few centuries, it has been used for elevated o ...

. Lawman may also refer to the Scandinavian legal office discussed under lawspeaker.

Television and film titles

* ''Lawman'' (TV series), a hit American western series produced in 1958–62 by Warner Bros. and starring John Russell as Marshal Dan Troop on the ABC network * ''Lawman'' (film), American western directed in 1971 by Michael Winner and starring Burt Lancaster as Marshal Jared Maddox * ''Justified'' (TV series), (originally named ''Lawman'') an American crime drama created by Graham Yost broadcast on FX *'' Steven Seagal: Lawman'', a program on A&E starring Steven Seagal

Other uses

* Lawman (late 12th century – early 13th century), English poet; first known writer on subject of Arthurian legends; usually referenced as Layamon * LAWMAN, Danish cartoon figure structured as satire of American superheroes; created in 2002 by

Erwin Neutzsky-Wulff Erwin Neutzsky-Wulff (born 24 November 1949) is a Danish author and philosopher who has published within the genres of science fiction, science, horror, prose and non-fiction. Life Neutzsky-Wulff is the son of Aage Neutzsky-Wulff (1891–196 ...

and drawn by Jørgen Bitsch * Lawman (horse) (born 2004), French thoroughbred racer; winner of 2007 Prix du Jockey Club * Law Man, stage name of Hong Kong singer Roman Tam {{disambig