United States of America v. $8,189.00 in United States Currency

Filing 27

ORDER granting 26 Motion to Withdraw Joshua Barber as Attorney. Mr. Barber shall immediately mail copies of this Order, by certified mail, to Mr. Salinas and thereafter file proof of service showing compliance with this Order, listing the names a nd addresses of the persons to whom notice was sent. Mr. Barber will not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Mr. Salinas and opposing counsel until proof of service is filed. Upon the filing of proof of service pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Order, Mr. Salinas will be deemed to be proceeding pro se, that is, without the assistance of counsel, unless substitute counsel has entered a written appearance on his behalf. Upon Mr. Barber's submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph 2 of this Order, the Clerk of Court shall terminate Mr. Barber's appearance as counsel for Mr. Salinas and cease further notices to him in this matter. Ordered by Magistrate Judge F.A. Gossett. (ADB)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEBRASKA
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Plaintiff,
V.
$8,189.00 IN UNITED STATES
CURRENCY,
Defendant.

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4:13CV3038

ORDER

This matter is before the Court on Joshua Barber’s motion to withdraw as counsel for
Claimant John Salinas (filing 26). Mr. Barber has requested to withdraw from this matter
because he has been unable to communicate with his client, despite multiple attempts.
Having considered the matter, the motion will be granted.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED:
1.

Joshua Barber’s Motion to Withdraw (filing 26) is granted.

2.

Mr. Barber shall immediately mail copies of this Order, by certified mail, to
Mr. Salinas and thereafter file proof of service showing compliance with this
Order, listing the names and addresses of the persons to whom notice was sent.
Mr. Barber will not be relieved of applicable duties to the Court, Mr. Salinas
and opposing counsel until proof of service is filed.

3.

Upon the filing of proof of service pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Order, Mr.
Salinas will be deemed to be proceeding pro se, that is, without the assistance
of counsel, unless substitute counsel has entered a written appearance on his
behalf. If substitute counsel has not entered a written appearance, Mr. Salinas
shall file a written notice with the Clerk of the Court of his current address and
telephone number within five (5) business days of being served with this
Order. Mr. Salinas may retain substitute counsel at any time, however, until
such time as substitute counsel enters a written appearance, Mr. Salinas shall
comply with all orders of this Court, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and

the Local Rules of Practice. Failure to comply with these requirements may
result in the imposition of sanctions, including payment of costs and attorney's
fees and/or the entry of default.
4.

Upon Mr. Barber’s submission of proof of service as described in Paragraph
2 of this Order, the Clerk of Court shall terminate Mr. Barber’s appearance as
counsel for Mr. Salinas and cease further notices to him in this matter.

DATED March 21, 2014.
BY THE COURT:
S/ F.A. Gossett
United States Magistrate Judge

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