Is there an abuse of discretion in denying a plaintiff's request to substitute himself as pro se counsel?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from National Abortions Federation v. Barnes, 937 F.2d 613 (9th Cir. 1991):

Barnes contends that the district court erred in denying his request to substitute himself as pro se counsel. We review for an abuse of discretion, United States v. Wagner, 834 F.2d 1474, 1481 (9th Cir.1987), and affirm.

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