The legal field has many concentrations and some of them are confusing to those not oriented to where the attorneys and judiciary meet. The legal representatives, or officers of the Court, are commonly known as attorneys or lawyers. The practice of law can be in consulting, contracts, business specialties, market and financial products disciplines, and bring legal action and perform trial duties for their clients.

The legal system operates on tiers of seriousness of offenses, marked by charges and counts. The legal system pulls a defendant or offender one way when represented by skilled counsel, the mark of a good criminal defense lawyer is the understanding of how the legal system works and what options the client has based on interviews, testimony, and preparation for trial or court appearances. A criminal defense lawyer can halt damaging proceedings before irreversible damage is done to the client's case.

The client must often (in their own best interest) remain silent or not speak so as to avoid corruption of their impression on a jury or confusion of their experiences due to cross questioning and manipulation. The ramifications of a few words or a certain look or attitude can weigh heavily with a jury or court. A skilled criminal defense lawyer will have experience promoting their client in the best light possible while observing the sanctity of the court and its honor.