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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1343 Violation of Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

FERNANDO FERNANDEZ, MARIA

FERNANDEZ AND JRGF (BY AND

THROUGH HIS GUARDIAN AD LITEM,

MARIA ISABEL FERNANDEZ),

Plaintiffs,

Case No. 10cv1387 BTM(PCL)

ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO

WITHDRAW

v.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, et al.,

Defendants.

Monica T. Guizar, Esq., has filed a motion to withdraw as counsel of record for

Plaintiffs. Ms. Guizar represents that she is changing firms and cannot continue to effectively

represent Plaintiffs in this matter. Ms. Guizar also represents that Plaintiffs have agreed to

the termination of the representation and that she has delivered to Plaintiffs all pertinent files,

papers, and property. Plaintiffs have not filed any objection to the motion. Accordingly, the

Court GRANTS Ms. Guizar’s motion to withdraw as counsel of record. Ms. Guizar is relieved

as counsel of record for Plaintiffs. 

The Court cautions Plaintiffs that a parent or guardian ad litem cannot bring an action

on behalf of a minor child without retaining a lawyer. Johns v. County of San Diego, 114

F.3d 874, 877 (9th Cir. 1997). Therefore, a new attorney must be found for JRGF if JRGF

wishes to proceed with his claims. The new attorney must file a notice of appearance within

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30 days of the entry of this order. Failure to do so will result in the Court issuing an order to

show cause why JRGF’s claims should not be dismissed. In the meantime, Plaintiffs should

notify the Court which address to use to send Court mailings.

Ms. Guizar shall provide Plaintiffs with a copy of this Order within 5 days of the entry

of the Order, and shall file a proof of service with the Court.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: January 4, 2011

Honorable Barry Ted Moskowitz

United States District Judge

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