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Wage-theft claim: Patrick needs $3,150 before the deadline

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

🇺🇸 Illinois, United States391 views
Patrick P. Lee
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Joliet
I'm facing a wage-theft claim. My hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,150. 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $3,150 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $680 • Certified translations and document copies: $95 • Attorney retainer: $2,375 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Patrick
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Updates from Patrick

  1. Small update. $193 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 3% now ($88). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  3. 2% there. the plan for attorney retainer is now scheduled. Thank you.

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