What do criminal defense lawyers do? People who are faced with criminal charges require the services of a criminal defense lawyer. They are usually responsible for dealing with defendants who are found guilty of criminal charges related to murders, robberies, drugs etc.

A criminal defense attorney is responsible for defending individuals who are charged with crimes and felonies. They represent their clients in the court of law and speak on their behalf. They can either be directly approached by a client or designated by the court of law to do so.