Criminal defense lawyers perform the vital function of being the client's last line of defense, and he personally does not feel endangered when defending high-profile criminal figures.

“we're their last line that they're we're their best friend if we're doing our job right”

Criminal defense attorneys play a crucial role in upholding the Constitution and holding law enforcement accountable when rights are violated.

“I am a gatekeeper. You know, I hold the line. I hold law enforcement accountable. So if they haven't done things properly, if they, you know, illegally search somebody's car or search their home or search their person, I'm going to be pounding my fist in the courtroom”

A defendant should always invoke their right to counsel immediately when detained by law enforcement to ensure a buffer for communication.

“the immediate thing is to let the authorities whether it be State local federal law enforcement whoever Federal what the [ __ ] Jesus Christ you got the [ __ ] alphabet boys coming in but you got to let them know that that you're invoking your right to counsel”