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Legal fees for Xia's wage-theft claim in Los Angeles

Xia needs $4,600 for filing fees and representation in a wage-theft claim before the December deadline.

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States696 views
Xia Shu Ma
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I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,600. 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 Los Angeles 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. 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 $4,600 goes: • Attorney retainer: $3,600 • Filing and biometrics fees: $630 • Certified translations and document copies: $240 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $130 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Xia
#legal#immigration#family

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  • Michael B. TurnerQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Xia

    • Xia Shu MaOwnerAnswerID verified

      It's all in the list in the story. attorney retainer is the big one at $3,600, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for asking.

  • Douglas L. Simmons

    Sending good thoughts, Xia. Hope this works out for you. God bless

    • Arianna E. Schneider

      So sorry you're going through this. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Los Angeles.

      • Lorena G. Fuentes

        Rooting for you, Xia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.

        • Marco Mattia Neri

          hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Howrah but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Howrah.

          • Babatunde Musa Odukoya

            sending strength, Xia. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Boulogne-Billancourt this morning

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