I know of an attorney, a friend and colleague back in my public defender days, who was the first in his extended family to graduate high school. Among colleagues he was viewed personally as unpolished and laid back.

He was also one of the best criminal trial attorneys you'd ever want to see. What was amazing is that he was able to go into trial without outlines, notes or questions written. His cross-examination flowed effortlessly and he could cite page numbers and lines for impeachment purposes.

he was also cut of the same cloth as his clients, who loved him.