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.
Most of it is funded by the states and local government. And representation is mandated by state and federal constitutions.
The state funds federal criminal defense? I don't think so.
My point was more that this whole perception of the scummy rich lawyer is false. Most lawyers I know are struggling to get by.
