Court-appointed counsel for Miguel Juarez-Gonzalez (Juarez) has moved for leave *663 to withdraw and has filed a brief pursuant to Anders v. California, 386 U.S. 738, 87 S.Ct. 1396, 18 L.Ed.2d 493 (1967). Juarez has filed a response to the motion. Our review of the brief filed by counsel, Juarez’s response, and the record discloses no nonfrivolous issue for appeal. We conclude that the record is insufficiently developed to allow consideration on direct appeal of Juarez’s claim of ineffective assistance of counsel. See United States v. Higdon, 832 F.2d 312, 314 (5th Cir. 1987). Accordingly, without prejudice to Juarez’s right to file a motion pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2255, the motion for leave to withdraw is GRANTED, counsel is excused from further responsibilities, and the APPEAL IS DISMISSED. See 5th Cir. R. 42.2. Juarez’s motions for the appointment of counsel and to proceed in forma pauperis are DENIED.