ORDER

SHIVA V. HODGES, Magistrate Judge.

Petitioner, proceeding pro se, filed a petition for habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254. This matter is before the court on Petitioner's motions for appointment of counsel [ECF No. 19] and for "relief from judgment" [ECF No. 20].

I. Appointment of counsel

Petitioner requests that the court appoint counsel for him. Petitioner has no constitutional right to counsel in his federal habeas proceedings. See Pennsylvania v. Finley, 481 U.S. 551, 555-56 (1987) (no constitutional right to counsel beyond first appeal of right); U.S. v. Riley, 21 F. App'x 139, 141-42 (4th Cir. 2001); Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327, 1340 (4th Cir. 1995) (no constitutional right to counsel during federal habeas). The court may, in its discretion, however, appoint counsel for a habeas petitioner when "the interests of justice so require." 18 U.S.C.A. § 3006A(a)(2) (West Supp.1993); see also Riley, 21 F. App'x at 142.

The interests of justice require the court to appoint counsel when the district court conducts an evidentiary hearing on the petition. See Hoggard v. Purkett, 29 F.3d 469 (8th Cir. 1994); Rule 8(c), Rules Governing Section 2254 Cases in the United States District Courts. The appointment of counsel is discretionary when no evidentiary hearing is necessary. See Hoggard, 29 F.3d at 471. In exercising its discretion, the court should consider the legal complexity of the case, the factual complexity of the case, and Petitioner's ability to investigate and present her claims, along with any other relevant factors. Id.; see also Battle v. Armontrout, 902 F.2d 701, 702 (8th Cir. 1990). Where the issues involved can be properly resolved on the basis of the state court record, a district court does not abuse its discretion in denying a request for court-appointed counsel. See Hoggard, 29 F.3d at 471.

At this juncture, the court does not anticipate the need for an evidentiary hearing, as the case will likely be resolved on the basis of the state court record. Moreover, Petitioner in his filings to date has demonstrated competency in the presentation of his case and arguments. If the court elects to hold an evidentiary hearing, Petitioner may renew his motion or the court may appoint counsel sua sponte at that time. For the foregoing reasons, Petitioner's motion to appoint counsel [ECF No. 19] is denied.

II. Motion for relief from judgment

Petitioner's motion is entitled "motion rule 60(B) relief from judgment for fraud upon the court" and provides no argument. [ECF No. 20]. It appears the motion requests ultimate relief from his criminal conviction in state court or his post-conviction relief proceeding in state court. The court will evaluate Plaintiff's petition in due course. His motion for relief from judgment is denied.

IT IS SO ORDERED.