Holmes-James v. King County Court et al

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ORDER denying 13 Second Motion to Appoint Counsel, by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (SWT) (cc: Plaintiff via USPS)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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GENEVA HOLMES-JAMES,

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Plaintiff,

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v.

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CASE NO. C17-0321RSL

KING COUNTY COURT, et al.,
Defendant.

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ORDER DENYING SECOND
REQUEST FOR
APPOINTMENT OF
COUNSEL

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On March 31, 2017, the Court gave plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint

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that clearly and concisely identifies the acts of which defendants are accused, how those

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acts violated plaintiff’s legal rights, and the relief requested. Dkt. # 11. Rather than

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amend her pleading, plaintiff submitted a letter requesting appointment of counsel. Dkt.

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# 13.1 Plaintiff’s first request for counsel was denied because her complaint failed to

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provide sufficient facts showing that she was likely to succeed on the merits of her

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claim. Dkt. # 9. That deficiency still exists, and plaintiff has not shown exceptional

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circumstances that would warrant the appointment of counsel in this civil action.

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Plaintiff’s second request for the appointment of counsel is therefore DENIED.

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The letter was docketed after an order of dismissal was entered.

ORDER DENYING SECOND REQUEST
FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL

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Dated this 16th day of May, 2017.

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Robert S. Lasnik
United States District Judge

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ORDER DENYING SECOND REQUEST
FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL