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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Parker's wrongful-eviction defense
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Parker can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States3,236 views
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,200. 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 $2,200 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,450
• Filing and biometrics fees: $350
• Certified translations and document copies: $310
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $90
Thank you so much.
Updates from Parker
Small update. $607 so far, the plan for certified translations and document copies is now scheduled.
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Keep going, Parker. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Wishing you peace, Parker. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Heliopolis
So sorry you're going through this, Parker. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Bakersfield
hope things get better soon, Parker. I hope things turn around soon. All the best
Stay strong, Parker. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor in Gazipur donated after I showed her your page.