· 11/11/1976

United States of America Ex Rel. George Simmons v. Mr. Robert J. Zibilich, Attorney at Law

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542 F.2d 259
1976 U.S. App. LEXIS 6282

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A court-appointed defense attorney acting in a criminal case does not act under color of state law because no state action exists.

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Judges: Wisdom, Gee, Tjoflat

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