McDowell et al v. City and County of San Francisco et al

Filing 12

ORDER DENYING AS MOOT APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS AND DENYING MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CLERK. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 7/20/12. (jjoS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/20/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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FRANK AND DEBORAH MCDOWELL,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 12-03192 JSW

Plaintiffs,
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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO,
Defendants.

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ORDER DENYING AS MOOT
APPLICATION TO PROCEED IN
FORMA PAUPERIS AND
DENYING MOTION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
WITHOUT PREJUDICE AND
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CLERK
(Docket No. 11)

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On June 20, 2012, Plaintiffs filed a Complaint alleging that Defendant, Plaintiffs’

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employer, have discriminated against them. On that same date, Plaintiffs filed an application to

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proceed in forma pauperis and a motion for appointment of counsel. On July 13, 2012, the

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Court granted the application to proceed in forma pauperis and denied the motion for

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appointment of counsel without prejudice.

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In the interim, on July 12, 2012, Plaintiffs renewed their application to proceed in forma

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pauperis and their motion for appointment of counsel. Because the Court already has granted

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the application to proceed in forma pauperis, the renewed application is denied as moot. For

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the reasons set forth in the Court’s Order dated July 13, 2012, Plaintiffs’ motion for

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appointment of counsel is DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Plaintiffs may renew their

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request in the future, but they must file a properly noticed motion for appointment of counsel.

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The Court AGAIN ADVISES Plaintiffs that the Handbook for Pro Se Litigants, which

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contains helpful information about proceeding without an attorney, is available through the

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Court’s website or in the Clerk’s office. The Court also advises Plaintiffs that they also may

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wish to seek assistance from the Legal Help Center. Plaintiffs may call the Legal Help Center

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at 415-782-9000, extension 8657, or sign up on the 15th Floor of the Courthouse, Room 2796,

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for a free appointment with an attorney who may be able to provide basic legal help, but not

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legal representation.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: July 20, 2012
JEFFREY S. WHITE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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FRANK AND DEBORAH MCDOWELL et
al,
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Case Number: CV12-03192 JSW
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Plaintiff,

CITY AND COUNTY
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FRANCISCO et al,
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Defendant.
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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am an employee in the Office of the Clerk, U.S. District
Court, Northern District of California.
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That on July 20, 2012, I SERVED a true and correct copy(ies) of the attached, by placing said
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copy(ies) in a postage paid envelope addressed to the person(s) hereinafter listed, by depositing
said envelope in the U.S. Mail, or by placing said copy(ies) into an inter-office delivery
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receptacle located in the Clerk's office.
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Deborah McDowell
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Frank McDowell
2800 Bellwort Court
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Antioch, CA 94531
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Dated: July 20, 2012
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Richard W. Wieking, Clerk
By: Jennifer Ottolini, Deputy Clerk