Being a criminal defence lawyer is an exciting as well as multidisciplinary profession. An ordinary criminal lawyer will be equipped with skills that like solid reasoning,, strong research and organizational skills, good memory, smart negotiation skills. Apart from these basics one more important skill to ensure he earns the respect and satisfaction of the client is people skills.
It is highly likely that accused person might be going through lots of mental agony depending upon the severity of the crime he is involved. This might lead to lifetime imprisonment or a death penalty so it is very necessary for criminal defence lawyer to address his client problem with legal as well as emotional support.