The emotion work of defence lawyers

The emotions and emotion work of defence lawyers are the focus of this chapter, lifting specific emotions and the ways in which inappropriate emotions are talked about and managed. Again, although the emphasis in on emotions and their management, I show how facework is involved in this process. The concept of the emotional regime is used by showing how emotions are talked about, performed and managed in accordance with this overarching framework. The ways in which defence lawyers the emotions of others are also explored.