# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 11:45 am – Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: Maureen Scott Franco, Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas will present at this month's luncheon.About this EventThe FBA San Antonio Chapter is pleased to host Maureen Scott Franco, Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas, for a presentation on the current state of court appointed counsel in the federal system. This event will offer 1 hour of MCLE credit. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f2ebeaf0-ecf7-11f0-9788-055b7fa481f0-rimg-w417-h740-dcd9dcd3-gmir.jpg Maureen Scott FrancoFederal Public Defender, Western District of Texas, since 2013. Deputy Federal Public Defender, Western District of Texas from 2007 to 2013. Former Supervisory Assistant Federal Public Defender, 2004-2007. Graduated with honors from UT-Austin in 1986 with a degree in Government and a minor in Spanish. Graduated from Baylor Law School in 1989 and licensed in Texas that same year. Joined the Federal Public Defender in July 1993 and left in November 2001 to go into private practice where most of the criminal work was in CJA appointed cases. Rejoined the Federal Public Defender in December 2002. Formerly on the State Bar of Texas grievance committee from 1992 - 2000 - the last two years as a subcommittee chairman. Current fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation. Current member of the El Paso CJA Plan Committee and the Western District of Texas Disciplinary Committee. Licensed in the Western District of Texas, the Eastern District of Texas, the Fifth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-antonio/the-current-dire-state-of-court-appointed-counsel-in-the-federal-system/100001979741334625 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.85, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Antonio - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Quarry Golf Club - **lat**: 29.4968751 - **long**: -98.47674410000002 - **full address**: Quarry Golf Club, 444 E. Basse Rd, San Antonio, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a600dd39e4c0a16b9756d98aeabc4be9a25540c5fdf48d318998d442e198d938-rimg-w1200-h675-dc870622-gmir.jpg?v=1767921014 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System being held? - **A:** The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System takes place on Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 11:45 am to Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Quarry Golf Club, 444 E. Basse Rd, San Antonio, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System? - **A:** Tickets for The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System are priced at USD 34 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFBA MemberUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailableNon-FBA MemberUSD 34 + USD 4 feeAvailableLaw Clerks of Federal JudgesUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableMilitary Active DutyUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableLaw StudentsUSD 13 + USD 3 feeAvailableGovernment AttorneysUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailableFederal JudgesFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System? - **A:** The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System is organized by San Antonio Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Current Dire State of Court Appointed Counsel in the Federal System is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. 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