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Wrongful-eviction defense: Amber needs $3,800 before the deadline
A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Amber can't afford the lawyer.
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I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,800. 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 San Francisco 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 $3,800 goes:
• Attorney retainer: $3,050
• Filing and biometrics fees: $540
• Certified translations and document copies: $115
• Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $95
If you're reading this, thank you.
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Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Nagoya
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Amber?
Keep going, Amber. This could happen to any of us.
hang in there, Amber. Your post was clear and honest. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mwanza.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. My neighbor in Aurangabad donated after I showed her your page. Blessings.
Wishing you the best, Amber. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of San Francisco