little known fact, around 95% of federal criminal defense is court appointed. So this negative perception about the rich sleazy defense attorney is completely false created by the rare exception cases like when a mafia guy gets indicted. The media once again creating false perceptions.

The federal government is literally subsidizing criminal defense work in this country along with everything else. And here is the point to remember, the attorneys appointed are often private practice lawyers on a panel and not just public defenders.