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Wrongful-eviction defense: Patrick needs $2,500 before the deadline

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

🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom2,445 views
Patrick S. Knight
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Sheffield
I'm facing a wrongful-eviction defense. My hearing is scheduled for December, and the filing fees and the lawyer's retainer come to $2,500. 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 Sheffield 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. Funds cover only the filing fees, translations and attorney retainer. Where the $2,500 goes: • Certified translations and document copies: $175 • Court-appointed interpreter and travel: $75 • Attorney retainer: $2,250 Thank you for reading my story. - Patrick

Updates from Patrick

  1. We're at 20% thanks to 12 of you. I made the first payment toward attorney retainer. More news soon.

  2. Quick update: $723 raised so far (29%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Quick update: $1,306 raised so far (52%). I made the first payment toward attorney retainer. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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2.9(8 reviews)

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    Exceptional service

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    Quick response, great follow-up

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    Restored my faith in humanity

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    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • stay strong, Patrick. Shared this with my family. All the best

    • Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best

      • thinking of you and your family, Patrick. Your post was clear and honest.

        • You're not alone, Patrick. Shared it with a few friends.

          • Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from San Antonio.

            • Best of luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Sheffield

              • Lina GrafPhoto verified

                This could happen to any of us. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

                • hope this works out for you. After 14 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

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