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Nature of Suit Code: 446
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities Act - Other
Cause of Action: 42:12101 Americans w/ Disabilities Act (ADA)

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E-filed 12/28/2016

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

THERESA BROOKE,

Plaintiff,

v.

MILPITAS COMFORT INN, LLC,

Defendant.

Case No.16-cv-06753-HRL 

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO 

WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

Re: Dkt. No. 5

Peter Kristofer Strojnik (“Strojnik”) of The Strojnik Firm, LLC, moves to withdraw as 

counsel for plaintiff Theresa Brooke (“Brooke”). Dkt. No. 5. Strojnik asserts that he has been 

suspended from the practice of law for 30 days by the Arizona Supreme Court, and that he thus 

cannot represent Brooke in this action. Id. Strojnik further states that he has notified Brooke of 

his withdrawal and informed her about the status of the case. Id. Included with his motion, 

Strojnik has submitted a “Client Consent and Acknowledgment” signed by Brooke, stating that 

she consents to the withdrawal and agrees to represent herself in this matter until Strojnik is 

reinstated and files a Notice of Appearance or she retains different counsel.

As Brooke consents to the withdrawal and agrees to represent herself, and as no other 

parties have appeared, the court deems this matter suitable for decision without oral argument 

pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b). 

Counsel may withdraw only with permission from the court and after providing written 

notice in advance to all parties. Civil L.R. 11-5(a). Though the opposing party has not yet 

appeared, and the court is not aware of whether service has been completed, Strojnik asserts that 

he has mailed a copy of his motion to opposing counsel (or the opposing party, if unrepresented). 

Dkt. No. 5.

Finding good cause shown, the court grants Strojnik’s motion to withdraw. Brooke shall 

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proceed pro se until she retains counsel or Strojnik is reinstated and files a Notice of Appearance.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: 12/28/2016

HOWARD R. LLOYD

United States Magistrate Judge

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