District of Columbia Court of Appeals Certification Regarding Counsel on Appeal I, , hereby certify that my trial attorney, , has advised me of my right to the appointment of new counsel on appeal and has discussed with me the advisability of such an appointment. I nonetheless elect to proceed on appeal with the same counsel who represented me in the trial court. I understand that this certification shall not be construed as a waiver by me of any claims whatsoever against my trial counsel, including without limitation claims of ineffective assistance of counsel. ____________________________ Name Date American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com