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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

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Before the Court are Plaintiffs’ motions to substitute counsel. Plaintiffs seek to substitute Mark 

Geragos of Geragos & Geragos, APC, 644 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA as counsel of 

record for Federico C. Sayre who has been representing them. (Docs. 23-29) Good cause appearing, the 

court hereby GRANTS Plaintiffs’ request and approves the substitution. (Docs. 23-29)

Given the substitution of the attorney for Plaintiffs, prior counsel, Mr. Sayre has filed a 

statement (Doc. 29) indicating that he withdraws his motion to be relieved of counsel. (Doc. 19) This 

request is GRANTED and the motion to withdraw (Doc. 19) is TERMINATED.

Mr. Sayre reports also that, due to the substitution or counsel, he felt it was prudent to not file a 

report detailing the nature of the dispute between him and Plaintiffs; the Court agrees. (Doc. 29 at 2) 

ADRIANA LEDESMA, et al.,

 Plaintiffs,

v.

COUNTY OF KERN, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No.: 1:14-CV-01634 LJO JLT

ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF 

ATTORNEYS (Doc. 23-29)

ORDER GRANTING REQUEST TO 

WITHDRAW MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS 

COUNSEL OF RECORD (Doc. 19, 29)

ORDER WITHDRAWING ORDER FOR 

REPORTS FROM COUNSEL (Doc. 22)

ORDER TO PLAINTIFFS MARISSA LEDESMA 

AND RONNIE LEDESMA TO SHOW CAUSE 

WHY THE MATTER SHOULD NOT BE 

DISMISSED FOR THEIR LACK OF 

COMPETENCY

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Likewise, he reports that he failed to seek appointment of a guardian ad litem for the minors and has 

alerted new counsel of this issue. Id. Thus, the order requiring the filing of the confidential report 

(Doc. 22) is WITHDRAWN.

Because it appears the minors are proceeding in this matter without a duly appointed guardian 

ad litem, the Court ORDERS Plaintiffs Marissa Ledesma and Ronnie Ledesma to show cause in 

writing within 14 days why the matter should not be dismissed as to them for their lack of competency 

to sue. Alternatively, they may file motions for appointment of a guardian ad litem during this same 

14-day period. Failure to comply will result in a recommendation the matter be dismissed as to the 

children.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 18, 2015 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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