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

Nevaeh needs $2,550 for filing fees and representation in a wrongful-eviction defense before the May deadline.

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Nevaeh P. Neal
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San Diego
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,550. 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 San Diego 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 $2,550 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,400 • Filing and biometrics fees: $820 • Certified translations and document copies: $260 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $70 I hope life is good to you. - Nevaeh
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Updates from Nevaeh

  1. Quick update: $555 raised so far (22%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Audrey S. Knight

    Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Tokyo

    • Haider Bilal HashmiQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nevaeh.

      • Nevaeh P. NealOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Sure. The biggest one is attorney retainer, $1,400. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Fair thing to want to know.

    • Rebecca N. Marshall

      Hang in there, Nevaeh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 22 years in logistics I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Love from Johannesburg.

      • Favour Kemi Ekwueme

        This could happen to any of us. After 28 years in farming I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless

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