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Wrongful-eviction defense: Benjamin needs $3,500 before the deadline

A wrongful-eviction defense deadline is approaching and Benjamin can't afford the lawyer.

🇺🇸 Erie, Pennsylvania, United States3,223 views
Benjamin W. James
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Erie
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for November, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $3,500. 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. 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 $3,500 goes: • Filing and biometrics fees: $390 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $230 • Attorney retainer: $2,880 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Thomas D. Greene

    Wishing you the best, Benjamin. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Galle.

    • Eva K. Tran

      a colleague of mine might know someone for this in Pennsylvania. I'll ask around and let you know

      • Teresa N. MedinaID verified

        Rooting for you, Benjamin. This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from Dhaka

        • Sumon Tuhin Zaman

          Thinking of you, Benjamin. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from São Paulo.

          • Ximena HenryPhoto verified

            praying for you, Benjamin. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

            • Christina Ingrid Horn

              Wishing you peace, Benjamin. Looking forward to the next update. All the best.

              • Jessica Paula Hartmann

                Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't give up. Thinking of Erie.

                • Murugan R. Acharya

                  Take care, Benjamin. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Erie.

                  • Willem A. Mazibuko

                    Hope things get better soon, Benjamin. Shared this with my family. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Erie

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