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Chief Judge Mary Murguia

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Pro Bono Project

Anonymous Evaluation and Comments

Thank you for participating in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' Pro Bono Program. The court appreciates your efforts and dedication in representing pro se litigants on a pro bono basis. Please help us ensure an efficient and successful program for the long term by providing your comments and suggestions below.

1. How much time did you spend working on this appeal? Did the time commitment you actually made comport with your expectations? If not, was the amount of time you spent on this appeal more than you would have liked to commit? 2. Did you have trouble communicating with your client? If so, did it significantly impede your ability to represent him/her? How could the court simplify or ease this situation? 3. Did you feel that you had enough support from court staff? If not, how could the court have further assisted you? 4. Would you have benefitted from court sponsored training or the availability of a mentor specialist in the field? What kind of training or assistance programs would you like the court to undertake in connection with the program? 5. Please describe any problems, delays, or special concerns that arose during your representation. What could the court do to alleviate these concerns? 6. Would you be willing to be appointed again through the program? Why or why not? 7. Please provide any comments or suggestions you have regarding the program 8. If you participated in mediation, please comment on your experience.