In the Matter of Kevin J. MIX

This court appointed Kevin J. Mix under the Criminal Justice Act as counsel for Carlos Fernandez. After extended delay, Mix filed a perfunctory brief. Thereafter Mix did nothing to serve his client’s interests. When we set the case for oral argument, Mix asked for a new date on the ground that he had an engagement to attend a seminar in California. Despite this court’s Rule 34(b)(3) and (4), Mix had not notified the clerk of his plans, so we denied the motion. Mix told us he would present argument by phone rather than appear in person. Efforts to reach him on the morning of oral argument were…