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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Emily's wrongful-eviction defense
Emily needs $3,000 for filing fees and representation in a wrongful-eviction defense before the August deadline.
🇺🇸 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States1,253 views
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,000. 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 a local immigrant rights clinic 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 $3,000 goes:
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $125
• Attorney retainer: $1,950
• Filing and biometrics fees: $925
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Kingston