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Legal fees for Inés's wage-theft claim in Chandler

A wage-theft claim deadline is approaching and Inés can't afford the lawyer.

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Inés G. Treviño
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Chandler
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for August, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,450. 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 Chandler Welcome 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. 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 $3,450 goes: • Attorney retainer: $2,450 • Filing and biometrics fees: $740 • Certified translations and document copies: $110 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $150 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Inés

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  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,985 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Birgit LangePhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Nagpur

    • Stay strong, Inés. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in farming myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

      • Hang in there, Inés. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless

        • Stay strong. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best.

          • Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Bergamo so I could bring a meal. God bless

            • Best of luck, Inés. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best!

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