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Legal fees for Bennett's wrongful-eviction defense in San Diego
Help Bennett 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 October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,500. 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.
The money goes to the immigration attorney's trust account and the court filing office. I'll upload receipts with sensitive details removed.
Where the $3,500 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,550
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $200
• Filing and biometrics fees: $750
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Bennett
Update from San Diego: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
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shared this with my family. I'm in engineering myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Hope things get better soon, Bennett. I hope things turn around soon. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Take care.
rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 28 people at work. Love from Raleigh
Good luck, Bennett. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier.
Stay strong, Bennett. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Love from Dublin
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.