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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

FELIX ESPINO, JR., Civil No. 05cv2321-WQH(POR)

Plaintiff,

ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S EX

PARTE MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT

OF COUNSEL

[Document No. 179]

v.

CITY OF CHULA VISTA, et al.,

Defendants.

On September 25, 2008, Plaintiff, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis (“IFP”) with a

civil rights Complaint (Doc. No. 1) filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and currently incarcerated,

submitted an ex parte motion for assignment of counsel. (Doc. No. 179). Plaintiff contends he is (1)

unable to hire counsel, (2) the issues in the instant matter “are complex and it is difficult for Plaintiff

to understand how to further proceed,” (3) “the issues involved in this matter necessitate serious and

complex discovery proceedings,” and (4) Plaintiff lacks legal experience and knowledge of the law.

On September 25, 2008, the Court denied without prejudice Plaintiff’s request for

appointment of counsel because he failed to plead facts sufficient to show “exceptional

circumstances.” (Doc. No. 177). In light of Plaintiff’s failure to show the “exceptional

circumstances” required for appointment of counsel pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(1) in the

current motion, the Court directs Plaintiff to the Court’s September 25, 2008 order denying without

prejudice Plaintiff’s request for appointment of counsel. 

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Based on the same reasoning, Plaintiff’s request for appointment of counsel is DENIED without

prejudice.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: November 6, 2008

LOUISA S PORTER

United States Magistrate Judge

cc: The Honorable William Q. Hayes

all parties

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