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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Cooper's wrongful-eviction defense

Cooper needs $2,050 for filing fees and representation in a wrongful-eviction defense before the November deadline.

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Cooper N. Howell
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San Jose
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,050. I have been told by three legal-aid offices that their waiting list is longer than my deadline. I have all of my paperwork ready, and my caseworker at the San Jose Community Legal Centre has confirmed that my case is valid. If I miss the deadline I could lose my right to stay with my family and my job. My children were born here and this is the only home they know. I'll share any non-sensitive updates as the case moves along. The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed. Where the $2,050 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,700 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $200 • Certified translations and document copies: $150 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it. - Cooper
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  • Wulan Putri Wijaya🇮🇩Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Eleanor S. JosephID verified

    Stay strong, Cooper. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

    • Paul Maina Salim

      Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Wish I lived closer to Addis Ababa so I could bring a meal

      • Yasir Babar Pasha

        you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Thinking of San Jose!

        • Tài Long Tong

          Stay strong. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Eldoret.

          • Teguh Slamet Kartika

            Rooting for you. Looking forward to the next update. I hope November is when things finally get easier. All the best.

            • Shawn P. BakerPhoto verified

              Keep going, Cooper. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

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