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Legal fees for Claudia's wrongful-eviction defense in Lansing
Help Claudia cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so She can stay with her 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 $4,600. 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 $4,600 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,600
• Filing and biometrics fees: $640
• Certified translations and document copies: $230
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130
Every share and every dollar helps.
- Claudia
Updates from Claudia
We're at 15% thanks to 28 of you. I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts. More news soon. - Claudia
Small update. $225 so far, we've started the first stage.
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Hope it all works out, Claudia. I hope things turn around soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day.
Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Cluj-Napoca
stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
you're not alone. Shared this with my family. Love from San Diego.