White v. Lizzarraga

Filing 21

ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL signed by Senior Judge James K. Singleton on 1/11/2016 ORDERING CJA panel attorney Benjamin P. Ramos appointed effective 12/10/2015 for Matthew Douglas White. Petitioner's 2 motion to proceed IFP is GRANTED. (Zignago, K.)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MATTHEW DOUGLAS WHITE,

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Petitioner,
vs.
JOE LIZZARRAGA,
Respondent.

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Case №:2:14-cv-01797 JKS
ORDER
APPOINTING COUNSEL

The court requested appointment of a new attorney for Petitioner for the purpose of
conducting discovery on Petitioner’s behalf and, if necessary, to represent Petitioner in an
evidentiary hearing.
CJA Panel attorney Benjamin P. Ramos is hereby appointed effective December 10,
2015, the date the Office of the Federal Defender first contacted him.
The court, having reviewed Petitioner’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Docket #2),
grants this motion.

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DATED: 1/11/2016

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____/s/ James K. Singleton__________________
HON. JAMES K. SINGLETON
United States District Court Judge

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ORDER APPOINTING COUNSEL

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