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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Lubna's wrongful-eviction defense
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Lubna can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,750. 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 Sacramento Welcome 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $3,750 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,700
• Filing and biometrics fees: $880
• Certified translations and document copies: $95
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $75
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Keep going, Lubna. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Sacramento.
Wishing you the best, Lubna. Shared it with a few friends. After 27 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
Keep going, Lubna. Shared it with a few friends.