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Wrongful-eviction defense: Leo needs $2,300 before the deadline

Help Leo cover the fees of a wrongful-eviction defense so He can stay with his family.

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Leo W. Kelly
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Burnaby
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,300. 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 $2,300 goes: โ€ข Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $105 โ€ข Certified translations and document copies: $180 โ€ข Attorney retainer: $2,015 I hope life is good to you.

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  • praying for you, Leo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Burnaby.

    • Hang in there, Leo. Shared this with my family. Love from San Diego

      • Is it paid to the attorney directly?

        • Leo W. KellyOwnerAnswerID verified

          I get the payout and then pay the attorney. Every payment goes in the updates. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Vivaan B. RawatAddress verified

        So sorry you're going through this, Leo. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

        • Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

          • Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

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