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Legal fees for Dennis's wrongful-eviction defense in Tacoma
Dennis needs $4,100 for filing fees and representation in a wrongful-eviction defense before the October deadline.
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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 $4,100. 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.
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 $4,100 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $2,900
• Filing and biometrics fees: $820
• Certified translations and document copies: $175
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $205
I hope life is good to you.
- Dennis
Updates from Dennis
Quick update: $271 raised so far (7%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($208). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward certified translations and document copies.
Small update. $133 so far, I met with the attorney and confirmed the amounts.
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hope things get better soon, Dennis. This could happen to any of us. Take care.
Keep going, Dennis. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 10 people at work. Take care!