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

A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Marcos can't afford the lawyer.

🇲🇽 Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico2,832 views
Marcos B. Orozco
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Veracruz
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $800. 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 Veracruz 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 $800 goes: • Attorney retainer: $470 • Filing and biometrics fees: $230 • Certified translations and document copies: $60 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $40 Glad we found this place. - Marcos

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Marcos all day after reading this. - Mumbai”

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  • Malak Rasha Rahman🇪🇬Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Ha-eun Yoon-ah Noh🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    Made a real difference

    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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  • Thinking of you and your family, Marcos. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Kozhikode

    • Take care. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Veracruz.

      • Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Iztapalapa

        • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Veracruz

          • Your post was clear and honest. After 17 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Greetings from Jakarta Selatan.

            • I hope things turn around soon. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Veracruz.

              • Mansi G. NaikAddress verified

                Good luck, Marcos. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Veracruz.

                • Hope it all works out, Marcos. Your post was clear and honest. Sent it to 37 people at work.

                  • thanks for sharing this, Marcos. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

                    • Jyoti F. KashyapID verified

                      Sending love, Marcos. Hope you get there. After 22 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

                      • Wishing you peace, Marcos. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

                        • Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like!

                          • You're not alone, Marcos. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Blessings.

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