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Legal fees for Diego's wage-theft claim in Rio de Janeiro
A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Diego can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for September, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,200. 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 Rio de Janeiro 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.
Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer.
Where the $1,200 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $860
• Filing and biometrics fees: $240
• Certified translations and document copies: $80
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $20
Glad we found this place.
- Diego
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Wishing you peace, Diego. Hope you get there.
sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Da Nang.
what exactly is the $1,200 for?
It's all in the list in the story. attorney retainer is the big one at $860, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Let me know if you want more detail.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend
Hope you get there. Love from Tampa.
Sending strength, Diego. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Rio de Janeiro. I'll ask around and let you know
Sending good thoughts, Diego. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
hope this works out for you. Blessings