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Wrongful-eviction defense: Mi-young needs $4,350 before the deadline

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

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Seo-jun Cha
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Springfield
Mi-young is facing a wrongful-eviction defense. The hearing is scheduled for October, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $4,350. Three legal-aid offices have said their waiting lists are longer than the deadline. Mi-young has all the paperwork ready, and a caseworker at a local immigrant rights clinic has confirmed that the case is valid. If the deadline is missed Mi-young could lose the right to stay with the family and the job. The children were born here and this is the only home they know. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $4,350 goes: • Attorney retainer: $3,450 • Filing and biometrics fees: $480 • Certified translations and document copies: $310 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $110 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Seo-jun

Updates from Seo-jun

  1. Quick update: $2,408 raised so far (55%). I made the first payment toward court-appointed interpreter and travel. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 29% thanks to 31 of you. the plan for court-appointed interpreter and travel is now scheduled. More news soon.

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  • Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Sylhet.

    • Nandini E. IyengarQuestionID verified

      Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Springfield

      • Seo-jun ChaOwnerAnswer

        Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about attorney retainer, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

    • Thanks for sharing this, Seo-jun. Your post was clear and honest.

      • Sixten ClaessonAddress verified

        sending good thoughts, Seo-jun. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

        • Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Jakarta donated after I showed her your page

          • Hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

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