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Legal fees for Thomas's wrongful-eviction defense in Berlin

Thomas needs $1,550 for filing fees and representation in a wrongful-eviction defense before the March deadline.

🇩🇪 Berlin, Berlin, Germany2,029 views
Thomas Oskar Vogt
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Berlin
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for March, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $1,550. 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 Berlin 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $1,550 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $105 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $135 • Attorney retainer: $1,310 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Thomas

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($1,055 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 47% thanks to 15 of you. I made the first payment toward attorney retainer. More news soon.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 27% now ($426). I'm honestly stunned. I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel.

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    “All the best. Thought of Thomas all day after reading this. - Los Angeles”

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    “Best of luck. Thought of Thomas all day after reading this. - Nottingham”

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    “Blessings. Shared with friends too. - Abbottabad”

  • Hailey Simpson 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Best of luck. Small amount but sent with love. - St. Louis”

  • Ximena E. Maldonado 🇲🇽 · $25

    “Get well soon. Hope the March deadline works out. - León”

  • Ali Hussain Awan 🇵🇰 · $20

    “Hope things get better. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Abbottabad”

  • Hương Hằng Chau 🇻🇳 · $20

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  • Take care, Thomas. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up.

    • Rooting for you, Thomas. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

      • sending good thoughts. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

        • You're not alone, Thomas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Sacramento.

          • wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Vitória da Conquista this morning. All the best.

            • Hope things get better soon, Thomas. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Södertälje.

              • Dustin E. ThorntonPhoto verified

                You're not alone, Thomas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Blessings

                • Hậu Toàn BuiID verified

                  Sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Take care

                  • Arda Ömer KurtPhoto verified

                    best of luck, Thomas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

                    • Hope this works out for you. After 12 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                      • Sending strength, Thomas. I hope things turn around soon. All the best

                        • Praying for you, Thomas. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up.

                          • Allan H. NavarroAddress verified

                            Keep going, Thomas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We're a small family in Brampton but we're thinking of you. Love from Brampton

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