The following matters are some of the cases which have survived the screening process mandated by 28 U.S.C. § 1915 and in which pro se plaintiffs have requested the appointment of counsel. Although motions for appointment of counsel have been denied without prejudice, the Court will still consider the appointment of counsel if a member of the bar is willing to provide pro bono representation in the case. You do not need to be on the Court’s Civil Pro Bono Panel to provide representation in any of these cases.
If you are interested in providing pro bono representation in any of these cases please contact the Court’s Pro Bono Coordinator at probonocoordinator@mtd.uscourts.gov.
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Case Name
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Case Number
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Case Status
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Nature of Claim
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Ellison v. Yellowstone Cty
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1:18-cv-00056-BMM-JTJ
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Stayed
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14th Amendment denial of food and failure to protect
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Oberg v. City of Billings et al
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1:24-cv-00089-TJC
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Mot Summary Judgment filed 3/6/26
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Non-Prisoner 6th, 14th Amend
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White v. Salmonsen et al
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6:25-cv-00018-DWM
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Motions due 2/22/26
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Prisoner 8th Amend
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Samoy v. Lugo et al
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4:26-cv-00018-DWM
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Order requesting Waiver of Service filed 5/29/26
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Prisoner 4th Amend excessive force
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This chart is current as of 5/29/2026.
Please check PACER or contact the Court’s Pro Bono Coordinator at probonocoordinator@mtd.uscourts.gov for the most up to date case status.