Opinion
No. 2:07-cv-02498-MCE-GGH.
October 15, 2008
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Per this Motion, Mr. Stephan C. Williams seeks leave of this Court to withdraw as Plaintiff's counsel. For the reason set forth below, Mr. Williams' Motion is denied.
Because oral argument will not be of material assistance, the Court orders this matter submitted on the briefs. E.D. Cal. Local Rule 78-230(h).
According to the Local Rules of Court, counsel "may not withdraw leaving the client in propria persona without leave of Court upon noticed motion and notice to the client and all other parties who have appeared." E.D. Cal. Local Rule 83-182(d).
Because Mr. Williams furnished the Court with no evidence showing that he provided notice to Plaintiff of his Motion, Mr. Williams failed to adhere to the local rules. Consequently, Mr. Williams' Motion is denied.
CONCLUSION
Mr. Williams' Motion to be Relieved as Counsel is DENIED, without prejudice.
IT IS SO ORDERED.