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Legal fees for Jameson's wage-theft claim in Newcastle

Jameson needs $2,750 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the December deadline.

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Jameson G. Gonzalez
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Newcastle
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,750. 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 Newcastle 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 $2,750 goes: • Attorney retainer: $1,750 • Filing and biometrics fees: $720 • Certified translations and document copies: $185 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $95 Thanks for reading all this. - Jameson

Updates from Jameson

  1. Update from Newcastle: the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. We're at 67% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Newcastle: we've started the first stage. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Small update. $480 so far, we've started the first stage.

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  • Sending love, Jameson. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Medellín.

    • Wishing you the best, Jameson. I hope things turn around soon. All the best.

      • Sending strength. Shared this with my family. After 7 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

        • Hope it all works out, Jameson. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

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