You may need a Federal Public Defender in any of the following situations:

• You have been charged in a federal offense;
• You are under investigation for a federal offense;
• You were contacted by a federal law enforcement agency or any other agency concerning a federal investigation or alleged crime that could be federal; You were subpoenaed to appear in a U.S. District Court.

You have the right to speak with an attorney prior to questioning and you have the right to have an attorney with you during questioning.