can federal appointed lawyer call his clients wife while in rehab to say lawyer up or talk to local police that help incarcirate my husband

This answer does not create a lawyer/client relationship.  I am a S.C. lawyer and board certified internist.  I would suggest that you hire a lawyer in this case.  It sounds like you need the protection that only a lawyer will give you.  A wife does not have to testify against her husband, but if you were involved in the drug crime either directly or indirectly or benefitted from the proceeds, you do need a lawyer to protect your interests. Regards, I am Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Attorney at Law Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com