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[COURT NAME]
[DIVISION] DIVISION

[PLAINTIFF NAME(S)], §
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Plaintiff[s], §
§ CIVIL ACTION NO. [CASE NO.]
v. §
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[DEFENDANT NAME(S)], §
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Defendant[s]. §
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[ATTORNEY NAME] MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL
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[// GUIDANCE: Insert any required local-rule header language here.]

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on [HEARING DATE] at [TIME], or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, [ATTORNEY NAME] will and hereby does move the Court for an order permitting withdrawal as counsel for [CLIENT NAME].

This Motion is based on the accompanying declaration, the pleadings on file, and such other argument or evidence as may be presented.

MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES

I. Introduction

Counsel seeks leave to withdraw due to [REASONS PERMITTED UNDER RULES], and withdrawal can be accomplished without material adverse effect on the client or the proceedings.

II. Background

  • Representation commenced: [DATE].
  • Current case schedule and upcoming deadlines: [LIST DATES].
  • Client contact information for service: [ADDRESS/EMAIL/PHONE].

III. Legal Standard

Withdrawal requires Court approval and must comply with local rules and rules of professional conduct. The Court may consider the reasons for withdrawal, potential prejudice, and the status of the case.

IV. Argument

A. Good cause exists for withdrawal.
[State permissible grounds without revealing confidential information.]

B. Withdrawal will not unduly prejudice the client or the Court.
[Explain notice provided, time for substitution, and lack of imminent deadlines.]

C. The client has been notified.
[Describe notice and include proof of service if required.]

V. Requested Relief

Counsel respectfully requests that the Court:
1. Grant leave to withdraw as counsel for [CLIENT NAME].
2. Direct [CLIENT NAME] to obtain substitute counsel or proceed pro se by [DATE].
3. Update the service list to include [CLIENT NAME]'s contact information.

CONCLUSION

For the foregoing reasons, the Court should grant the Motion to Withdraw as Counsel.

Respectfully submitted,

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Dated: [DATE]

______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
[LAW FIRM]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on [DATE], I served the foregoing Motion to Withdraw as Counsel on all counsel of record and on [CLIENT NAME] via [METHOD OF SERVICE] in compliance with applicable rules.

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______________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]

[PROPOSED] ORDER

The Court, having considered [ATTORNEY NAME]'s Motion to Withdraw as Counsel, ORDERS as follows:
1. The Motion is GRANTED.
2. [ATTORNEY NAME] is relieved as counsel for [CLIENT NAME].
3. [CLIENT NAME] shall obtain substitute counsel or proceed pro se by [DATE].

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: [DATE]

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[JUDGE NAME]
United States District Judge

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