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Justice shouldn't depend on a bank balance: Roi's wrongful-eviction defense
Help Roi cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so He can stay with his family.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,450. 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 $2,450 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $1,600
• Filing and biometrics fees: $620
• Certified translations and document copies: $115
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $115
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Roi
Updates from Roi
Quick update: $150 raised so far (6%). I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Roi
Quick update: $100 raised so far (4%). the plan for filing and biometrics fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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Wishing you the best, Roi. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
how is Roi doing now?
thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. I have a 5 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Hope it all works out, Roi. Hope you get there. All the best.
Rooting for you. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Cầu Giấy
Rooting for you, Roi. Your post was clear and honest. Take care.
everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Embakasi.