Judge Trenga grants pro hac vice admission for Jessica Sharon Mendoza

The court granted a motion allowing attorney Jessica Sharon Mendoza to appear pro hac vice for clients Nader Afgan and Shanar Nasserifar. District Judge Anthony J. Trenga signed the order on February 20, 2026.

This procedural step permits Mendoza, who is not admitted to practice in this jurisdiction, to represent the parties in this case. The case remains active, but the court has not yet assigned a judge to oversee it beyond Judge Trenga's involvement with the pro hac vice motion.

The docket number and filing date for the underlying case are not publicly available at this time. The order reflects an early stage in the litigation, focused on establishing counsel representation rather than substantive rulings.

The parties will now proceed with Mendoza as their attorney of record, which may affect forthcoming filings and court appearances. The case's subject matter and claims remain undisclosed, leaving the scope and stakes unclear.

The court's next steps will likely involve setting a schedule or addressing initial motions once the full roster of counsel is confirmed.