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Legal fees for Cynthia's wrongful-eviction defense in Fresno
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Cynthia can't afford the lawyer.
🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States3,036 views
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,850. 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 $3,850 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,850
• Filing and biometrics fees: $570
• Certified translations and document copies: $300
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Glasgow so I could bring a meal.
Thinking of you, Cynthia. Shared this with my family.