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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Mateo's wrongful-eviction defense
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Mateo can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States1,227 views
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,850. 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $2,850 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,150
• Certified translations and document copies: $280
• Filing and biometrics fees: $420
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Mateo
Updates from Mateo
Update from Corpus Christi: we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. We're at 9% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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Rooting for you, Mateo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.
stay strong. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Corpus Christi
So sorry you're going through this, Mateo. Shared this with my family. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.
Best of luck, Mateo. Hope this works out for you
Rooting for you, Mateo. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
thanks for sharing this, Mateo. Looking forward to the next update. Take care