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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Marcus's residency renewal

A residency renewal deadline is approaching and Marcus cannot afford the lawyer.

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Marcus L. Freeman
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Los Angeles
I'm facing a residency renewal. My hearing is scheduled for September, 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 the Los Angeles 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $3,750 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,900 • Filing and biometrics fees: $560 • Certified translations and document copies: $125 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $165 I hope life is good to you. - Marcus

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  • what's already covered and what's the $3,750 for?

    • The list at the bottom is the whole picture. attorney retainer is the biggest at $2,900. Let me know if you want more detail.

  • Pınar ÇetinAddress verified

    it takes guts to ask. Well done. After 14 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Toulon.

    • everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. All the best.

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