Opinion
No. 2:10-cv-1290 DAD (HC).
December 30, 2010
ORDER
Petitioner is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis with a petition for writ of mandate. In light of the complexity of the legal issues involved, the court has determined that the interests of justice require appointment of counsel. See 18 U.S.C. § 3006A(a)(2)(B); see also Weygandt v. Look, 718 F.2d 952, 954 (9th Cir. 1983).
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. The Federal Defender is appointed to represent petitioner; and
2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to serve a copy of the petition and this order on Monica Knox, Assistant Federal Defender.
DATED: December 30, 2010.