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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

On September 20, 2013, the Court conducted a hearing on the Williamson Law Firm’s Motion 

to Withdraw as attorney of record in this case. At the hearing, Counsel stated his intention to retire 

from the practice of law. Based on these representations, the Court permitted Plaintiff’s Counsel to 

withdraw from this case. Plaintiff is hereby advised that she no longer has an attorney to represent her 

in this case. While Plaintiff may choose to continue to represent herself, the Court strongly 

recommends that she obtain a new attorney to handle this litigation on her behalf. 

Accordingly, the Court sets a status conference in this matter for Tuesday, November 5, 2013 

at 9:00 a.m. in Department 8 of this Court (BAM). Plaintiff Amy Duran is directed to appear at the 

conference in person. At the conference, Plaintiff Amy Duran shall be prepared to discuss whether 

she has hired new counsel, or in the alternative, whether she will proceed in pro per in this matter. The 

Court intends to select a date for a scheduling conference and Plaintiff must be prepared to proceed in

AMY DURAN,

 Plaintiff,

v.

CITY OF PORTERVILLE, et al.,

Defendants.

/

Case No. 1: 13-cv-00370-AWI-BAM

ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE

PLAINTIFF’S APPEARANCE REQUIRED 

Date: November 5, 2013

Time: 9:00 a.m. 

Dept.: 8 (BAM)

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this case, either with or without counsel. 

Plaintiff is advised that failure to appear at the status conference in person may result in 

dismissal of this action under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: September 23, 2013 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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