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Legal fees for Dolores's wrongful-eviction defense in Los Angeles
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Dolores can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for May, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,300. 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 $3,300 goes:
• Certified translations and document copies: $165
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130
• Attorney retainer: $3,005
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Love from Konya.
Thinking of you, Dolores. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Brampton but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Los Angeles.
Keep going, Dolores. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in New Delhi this morning. All the best.
Hang in there. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out.