Mack v. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation et al

Filing 9

ORDER DENYING 2 Plaintiff's Request for Assistance in Retaining Counsel, signed by Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Thurston on 11/6/2015. (Hall, S)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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JEROME MACK,
Plaintiff,

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v.
CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS
AND REHABILITATION, et al.,

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Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:15-cv-01600 - --- - JLT
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR
ASSISTANCE IN RETAINING COUNSEL
(Doc. 2)

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Plaintiff Jerome Mack requests that the Court provide him assistance in retaining an attorney.

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(Doc. 2) Unfortunately, the Court is unable to refer recommend any specific attorney, because doing

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so could create the appearance of a bias. However, Plaintiff is referred to the local bar association,

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which may be able to offer assistance in retaining counsel. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s motion for

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assistance in retaining counsel is DENIED.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

November 6, 2015

/s/ Jennifer L. Thurston
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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