In a forma pauperis case, in what circumstances will the court refuse to appoint counsel?

Having considered both plaintiff's arguments and the governing law, including all authorities offered by plaintiff, the court concludes that appointment of counsel is not appropriate in this case. The law is clear: neither plaintiff's indigence, nor his lack of education, nor his lack of legal expertise warrant the appointment of counsel. See Wood, 900 F.2d at 1335-36; see also Bashor v. Risley, 730 F.2d 1228, 1234 (9th Cir. 1984) (finding court was within its discretion when it denied appointment of counsel to sixty-year old appellant proceeding in forma pauperis with no background in law who thoroughly presented issues in petition).

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