Opinion ID: 749836
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Heading: Barjon

Text: 5 On March 4, 1993, Barjon filed a formal administrative complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of sex. An Administrative Judge found that Barjon had been subjected to discrimination and recommended her promotion. 1 In a final decision dated April 18, 1994, the Secretary adopted the judge's recommendation. As a prevailing party, Barjon became entitled to an award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs from the Secretary. 2 6 As Barjon's counsel, Wallace petitioned for attorney's fees on April 25, 1994. She requested $14,380.90 based on her 57.15 hours (30.4 hours in 1993 and 26.75 hours in 1994) at $250 per hour, plus costs of $93.40. On June 6, 1994, the Secretary rejected Wallace's request and offered an hourly rate of $185-$200 per hour. 7 Wallace appealed to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Office of Federal Operations (EEOC-OFO). But on August 11, 1995, the EEOC-OFO issued a final decision denying Wallace fees in excess of $200 per hour. 8 Having exhausted all administrative remedies, Wallace filed suit in federal court, in the Sacramento area which is part of the Eastern District of California, on September 1, 1995. On September 14, 1995, the Secretary issued a check for Barjon's undisputed fees and costs in the amount of $11,523.40 based on 57.15 hours at $200 per hour plus $93.40 in costs.