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| BANKRUPTCY |
Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1019005
Clients are an elderly married couple, both over the age of 55. Husband has been out of work since December 2009 and in June 2010 he was cut off from unemployment benefits. Currently the couple is surviving on the wife's disability and pension only, which is not even enough to cover their mortgage and space rent on their mobile home. Clients have close to $20,000 in unsecured debt and would like assistance filing for bankruptcy so that when the husband is able to find a job they are able to afford their necessary expenses again.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018925
Client is a 27 year old Hispanic woman. Client is a college student and earns $3,000 a month from employment. Client has three children and cannot afford to make payments to her credit card accounts. She has approximately $22,000 in unsecured debt and $11,000 in student loans. Client has been sued by one of her creditors and cannot afford to have her wages garnished. Client would like assistance with a no-asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1019007
Client is a 30 year old Latino male. Client earns approximately $1,200 per month from employment as a medical assistant instructor. Client has approximately $12,000 in unsecured debt and has a $30,000 secured debt for a vehicle that will likely be repossessed. Client would like to obtain relief from his creditors since he cannot afford to make payments and/or have his wages garnished. Client would like assistance with a no-asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1019003
Client is a self-employed 54 year old female. She has incurred approximately $4,000 of unsecured debt that she can no longer afford to pay. Additionally, client has tax debts totaling close to $20,000 that she believes can be discharged in bankruptcy (the returns were filed on time and the debts are more than 3 years old). Finally, client has a $50,000 Home Equity Line of Credit that she is afraid may come after her after her house is either foreclosed on or sold through short sale. Client would like the assistance of an attorney in filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018999
Currently client's only source of income is disability; however client plans to return to work in the near future. She is a 60 year old female who speaks fluent English. Client is on title to a home that belonged to her and her former partner. The home is now going through foreclosure and client is concerned about the ramifications regarding the Homeowners' Association Dues. Client would like assistance filing for bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1019006
Client is a 36 year old man who speaks fluent English. He is currently on unemployment but is planning to return to work as soon as possible. He has incurred over $40,000 in unsecured debt, some of which has been sent to collection agencies, and would like assistance filing for bankruptcy to relieve himself of his debt.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018986
Client is a 52 year old male who speaks fluent English. Client has received some income over the past 6 months, but does not have enough to support himself and pay all of his debts. Client moved to California from Nevada in November 2009 and is living with a friend while he is looking for a job. Meanwhile, Client has around $43,000 in unsecured debt that he cannot afford to pay. Client would like assistance filing for bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy/Adversary Proceeding PLC 10-1018901
Client is a 26 year old female. She filed a Chapter 7 No Asset Bankruptcy Petition with the assistance of an attorney in February of 2010 and received her discharge on June 21, 2010. On May 10, 2010 a credit union filed a "Complaint To Determine Dischargeability Of Debt" against the client. The credit union is alleging that the debt is non-dischargeable because client knew she could not repay the loan at the time she obtained the loan. Client denies these allegations. She claims that she did intend to make payments on the debt, and in fact made payments for a period of about 10 months prior to defaulting. Client would like assistance defending herself against this action for non-dischargeability. PLC is interested in co-counseling on this case.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1017969
Client is a 45 year old Asian female. Her monthly household income is approximately $3,200. Client works as a manicurist and her husband works in construction. In 2005 client leased a nail salon space. A month after the client leased the space she discovered that the space was leased to another person; however, the other person's name was never removed from the lease agreement. Client was later sued for breach of contract. Client would like to file for bankruptcy because there is now a money judgment against her in the sum of $387,643.64. Client would like assistance with a no-asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition to avoid potential wage garnishments in the future.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 09-1016935
Client is a 51-year-old man who is solely responsible for caring for his two children. He owes over $25,000 in unsecured debt, including a lawsuit entered against him for just over $1,600. Client works full time to support his family and cannot afford a wage garnishment. Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker. Email Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow Vanessa Leonardo
Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018984
Client is a 51 year old male. He has been living with a disability for a long time, but believes that he will be able to go back to work in the near future. Client has accumulated approximately $21,000 in unsecured debt and is unable to make payments. Client was sued by a creditor in 2008. Client was able to negotiate a settlement, but has been unable to make payments on the settlement and is afraid that the judgment will soon be reinstated. Client would like to file bankruptcy so that when he does return to work his wages are not in danger of being garnished.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018985
Client is a 32 year old female who is currently employed. Client earns about $3,000 per month from employment, but has a significant amount of unsecured debt, including credit cards and credit lines. Client would like assistance filing bankruptcy because she can no longer afford payments on her unsecured debts.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 09-1015217
Client is a 45 year old single mother of two. She owes just under $50,000, primarily in credit cards, medical bills and utilities. Client is living with her parents, who are helping to support her and her children. Client would like assistance with a no-asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018725
Client is a 59 year old woman, who currently earns approximately $2,000 per month from employment. Client was a loan coordinator for 19 years and was laid off in 2007. She was collecting unemployment benefits, but they eventually ran out and she was then unable to continue making her credit card payments. Client's current debt is approximately $50,000. She has been sued by one of her creditors and judgment has been entered against her. Client would like assistance with a no-asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018724
Client is a 54 year old woman and is currently working at a large chain store as a cashier earning approximately $500 a month. Client has about $27,000 in credit card debt and can no longer afford to make credit card payments. Client is temporarily living with different friends since she cannot afford to pay rent. In 2008, client went to school and received an accounting certificate but has been unable to obtain steady employment. Client would like assistance with a no-asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018703
Client is a 52 year old man who speaks and understands minimal English. Client currently has three children and earns approximately $1,520. Client owes around $14,000 in unsecured debts. Client received a notice of wage garnishment in May of 2010. Client does not have the ability to pay his credit card debt and cannot afford to have his wages garnished. Client requires immediate assistance with a no-asset Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition. Client speaks Vietnamese and PLC will provide an interpreter if necessary.
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Bankruptcy, PLC 10-1018363
Client is a 55 year old Vietnamese female who speaks English but feels more comfortable in Vietnamese. She is in the process of separating from her husband. Between the two of them, they have over $130,000 in debt. Client is preparing to go back to work, but has some significant emotional issues to work through. To get started, client would like to file bankruptcy to relieve herself of her burdensome debt. PLC will provide interpretation if necessary.
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| CHILD CUSTODY & VISITATION |
Custody/Visitation PLC 10-1018271
Forty-five year old Spanish speaker seeks sole legal and sole physical custody of his nine year old daughter. Mother left minor with client and moved to Mexico. Client wants to be able to get a passport for his daughter without mother's consent. He also wants to travel with daughter to Mexico so the minor may visit her mother, but he wants to prevent mother from preventing child's return to the United States. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
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Custody/Visitation PLC 10-1018591
Twenty-two year old monolingual Spanish speaker seeks sole legal and sole physical custody of her three year old son. Client believes biological father should have visitation. Father will probably contest any custodial arrangement client proposes. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
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Custody/Visitation PLC 10-1018548
Thirty-eight year old Spanish speaker seeks sole legal and physical custody of her three children, ages 16, 10, and 9. Father has not visited the children for two years. Client is not opposed to father having visitation. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
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| CONSERVATORSHIP |
Conservatorship/Special Needs Trust, PLC 10-1018880
Client wishes to have help setting up a special needs trust and a conservatorship of her 18 year old son. Client's son was injured in a car accident when he was one year old, and he suffers from learning disabilities and a speech impediment. Client has taken care of son and managed his finances until the present. Son has a settlement from the accident but payments from that settlement affect his social security eligibility. Client would like to place the settlement in a special needs trust so her son can still collect social security. Client also wishes to obtain a conservatorship of her son.
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Conservatorship, PLC 10-1018547
Sixty year old Spanish speaking client seeks conservatorship of her husband who has suffered several strokes. Husband suffers from memory loss and an inability to care for himself. Husband's physician suggested that client obtain conservatorship of her husband. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
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Conservatorship. PLC 10-1018820
Sixty year old English speaking grandmother seeks help obtaining conservatorship of her 18 year old grandson. Grandson lives with client and has been diagnosed with autism, mental retardation, seizure disorder, and ADHD. He is unable to care for his own basic needs.
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Conservatorship, PLC 10-1018389
Forty-nine year old English speaking client wishes to obtain a conservatorship of her 89 year old father. The prospective conservatee suffers from dementia. Client cared for father until February 2010 when she placed him in a skilled nursing facility due to his declining health.
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Conservatorship, PLC 10-1018720
English speaking client seeks help obtaining conservatorship of her 30 year old daughter. Daughter was born with Down's Syndrome and suffers from severe mental disabilities.
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Used Car Purchase, PLC 10-1018921
A 56 year old disabled client seeks help with an interpleader action against a now-defunct auto dealer. Client seeks to recover fees paid to the dealer for title, registration and obtaining a valid smog certificate. Client purchased a used vehicle in January 2009. The dealer did not send the required title and registration information to the DMV nor provide the required smog certification to client. The vehicle is currently in client's possession without license plates, title, or registration. Client has been served as a cross-defendant in an interpleader action where the bond company is the cross-complainant, and has until July 23 to respond. MAY OFFER LITIGATION EXPERIENCE.
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Business Scam, PLC 10-1018968
Client is 52 years old and just underwent surgery for breast cancer. She received an unsolicited phone call from an Irvine company; they promised her a free virtual body scan for diagnostics purposes. Once at the office, she was pressured to sign a 10 year contract for "platinum" annual scans with a $1,995 initiation fee and a $149 annual fee. The company opened a credit line for her, told her the interest rate was 11.5% and that she could pay the full amount off in one year if she made monthly payments of $96. According to a bill she received, the actual interest rate is 23.99%. The business card the client received shows a different company name than the contract she signed. When she called to inquire about the rate discrepancy, the company offered her a free colonoscopy scan. Client would like help getting her money back.
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Student Loan Wage Garnishment, PLC 10-1018913
Client is a monolingual Spanish speaker. Client's wages are being garnished for a student loan that he took out 20 years ago to enroll in an auto mechanic vocational program in Los Angeles. Client was led to believe that he was awarded a scholarship, and that he would not have to pay for his classes. Unfortunately, what he signed was not a scholarship award but a promissory note. Client finished the vocational program and received a certificate. He moved to Santa Ana and did not hear anything about this debt until May 2010 when his employer notified him that 15% of his paycheck would be garnished. He has three kids, and losing out on this money is very burdensome. Client seeks assistance with stopping the wage garnishment and resolving the student loan matter. PLC can provide an interpreter if necessary.
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Collections, PLC 10-1018920
Client sold his car and on the same day filed a notice of transfer of ownership (a "pink slip") with the DMV. Ten days later, the new owner parked the car illegally and it was towed. The towing company sought to charge client for towing and storing the car, and later it sold the debt to a collection agency. Client has disputed the charge with the collection agency, made multiple phone calls and sent proof of his transfer of ownership twice, and yet he is still being asked to pay the debt. Client seeks the assistance of pro bono counsel in resolving this matter.
Email PLC Consumer Law Attorney Quyen Tu
Collections - Residential Lease Agreement, PLC 10-1018607
Client was on a waiting list for section 8 housing benefits. In July 2009 she rented an apartment while waiting for her benefits. Client signed a year-long lease. Client told landlord that she may have to break her lease early if her section 8 housing benefits were approved and landlord verbally stated that breaking the lease would not be a problem. In February 2010, client's request for subsidized housing benefits was approved and she gave landlord a 30 day notice of her intention to vacate. Client moved out in March 2010 and landlord sued her for $2,700 pursuant to a liquidated damages clause in her lease agreement. Landlord obtained a judgment against client. Client would like an attorney to help her negotiate resolution of the judgment.
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| DISSOLUTION |
Dissolution, PLC 10-1018328
Thirty-one year old English speaking client seeks help dissolving her eight year marriage. Client and husband share one seven year old daughter. Client seeks sole legal and sole physical custody. She believes father should only have supervised visitation as he allegedly suffers from substance abuse and a violent temper. There is no community property. Community debt includes $1000 in unpaid bills.
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Dissolution, PLC 10-1017981
Thirty year old English speaking client seeks help dissolving her 11 year marriage. She and spouse share three children; ages are 12, 7, and 5. Client seeks joint legal custody and sole physical custody. Community property includes a house and two cars. The only community debt is the house mortgage.
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Dissolution PLC 10-1018369
Forty-three year old monolingual Spanish speaker seeks help dissolving her marriage of 13 years. She and her husband share one son. Client seeks sole legal and sole physical custody of the child. Father presently enjoys visitation with the child every Saturday. Community assets include a car. Client does not know if husband has a retirement plan. There are no community debts. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
Dissolution PLC 10-1018742
Client seeks help dissolving her 20 year marriage. She and spouse share two minor children (15 and 12 years of age). Client seeks sole legal and sole physical custody of the children. She states she is the victim of domestic violence but she has not obtained a restraining order. Client claims there are no community assets or community debts.
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Dissolution, PLC 10-1018680
Thirty-eight year old Spanish speaking client seeks help dissolving his marriage of four years. The couple share three children, ages 12, 10, and 9. Client/father seeks sole legal and physical custody of the children. He says mother may have reasonable visitation. Community property includes two cars. There is no community debt. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
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Dissolution, PLC 10-1018429
Thirty year old monolingual Spanish speaker seeks help dissolving her marriage of fourteen years. She and spouse separated in 2005. The couple shares four children, ages 14, 8, 7, and 5. Mother seeks sole legal and sole physical custody. There is no community property or community debt. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
Email PLC Family Law Attorney Cynthia Holton
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Unemployment Insurance Benefits, PLC 10-1019046
Client seeks help with administrative hearing (not yet calendared). Client was terminated for allegedly violating a company rule, even though she was authorized to waive the rule by her supervisors and the rule was routinely waived for valued customers. Client also needs assistance negotiating with employer regarding promissory note signed under as a result of misrepresentation and duress. Case offers great opportunity for administrative agency hearing experience.
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Guardianship, PLC 10-1018789
Fifty-seven year old Spanish speaking maternal aunt seeks help obtaining guardianship of her seven year old niece. The minor has lived with her aunt since she was one year old. Biological mother will consent to the guardianship. Biological father lives in South America and will not contest the guardianship. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
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Guardianship, PLC 10-1018818
English speaking maternal grandmother seeks help obtaining guardianship of two minor grandchildren. In 2005, mother purported to give grandmother custody of the minors and grandmother has cared for the children since that time. Client claims step-father is abusive and suffers from substance abuse. Client says mother wants the children back so she can move to Idaho with them. Mother will contest the guardianship.
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Guardianship, PLC 10-1018506
Sixty-five year old maternal grandmother seeks guardianship of her two granddaughters. One of the minors has lived with client since 2008 and the other has lived with client since 2009. Mother abandoned the children with client and moved to Mexico. One of the minor's fathers lives in Mexico, the other father is deceased. Grandmother does not expect guardianship will be contested. PLC will provide a translator if necessary.
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| HOMEOWNERSHIP |
Homeowner's Association Dispute, PLC 10-1018661
Client seeks assistance in dispute over who is responsible for a water leak and corresponding repair costs. Client purchased a condo in 2005. In December 2009 a neighbor noticed stains on his living room wall, which adjoins client's kitchen. The HOA chose to investigate the leak and perform repairs from client's side, although kitchen cabinets obstructed the wall and neighbor's unit provided unobstructed access. An HOA memorandum states that leaks "in the wall" are the HOA's responsibility, and the repair plumber hired by the HOA noted that leak was "in the wall." Nevertheless, the HOA denies responsibility and claims that client must pay for all repairs to client's and his neighbor's units, totaling $13,200. Client's kitchen was destroyed during the mold remediation work and remains in a state of disrepair. In the process, client lost a tenant and was forced to leave a job in New Mexico and return to Orange County. Client claims $37,600 in moving-related damages and kitchen repair costs. On June 22, client agreed to non-binding arbitration with the HOA. An arbitration date has not been set. May offer ADR and Litigation experience.
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Homeownership Fraud, PLC 10-1018386
Client is a well educated female who speaks and understands English. In November 2008, a couple with whom client was doing business convinced her to invest almost $50,000 in a home in Detroit. The couple was supposed to complete rehabilitation work on the house and then the house was going to be re-sold for a profit. The rehab work was never done, but client was referred to a real estate agent in Detroit to try to sell the house. The house could not be sold, most likely because the rehab work had not been done, so client was referred to a property manager. The manager found tenants for the property and collected the rent, but never passed the rent on to client. Client does not want to own this house anymore and now understands that this investment was a scam. Client would like assistance pursuing claims against the couple so that she can be rid of the house and so that she can get her money back.
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Homeownership, PLC 10-1018708
Client has had difficulty affording his monthly mortgage payments. He has been at risk of foreclosure for some time and has been desperate to keep his home. In March, client enlisted the services of a company that promised that he would be able to keep his home. Client signed a large stack of documents and included in those documents was a grant deed assigning a one-eighth interest in his home to two gentlemen. Client had no idea that he signed this document and has no idea who those two gentlemen are. He would like assistance rescinding the deed to bring title back into his name.
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Probate/Real Property, PLC 10-1017761
Monolingual Spanish speaking widow seeks assistance of pro bono counsel in clearing title and negotiating with the lender on her home. Client was married to her husband for 22 years. Husband died in 2005, but no will existed and no administration of estate occurred. During marriage client and husband purchased a piece of property which was refinanced over time and in which client continues to live. Both client and husband are on title, but only husband is on the loan. Lender has not been notified of husband's death. Lender has imposed insurance on property and refuses to communicate with client. PLC can provide a translator if necessary.
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Mobile Homes, PLC 09-1017002
Client has resided in a Santa Ana mobile home park for five years and owns her mobile home outright. Client states that the mobile home park is responsible for maintaining the grounds, but that they have fallen into disrepair. The mobile home park has also substantially increased each resident's space rent. Client would like an attorney to determine her rights and remedies against the park.
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| IMMIGRATION |
VAWA, PLC 10-1017955
Client is a 27 year old, English speaking Mexican female. Client is a victim of physical and emotional domestic violence by her United States Citizen husband. Client is still married to her husband but is no longer living with him. Client reported the domestic violence to the police and as such was able to obtain a 5 year restraining order against her abusive spouse. Client seeks assistance with obtaining immigration relief by filing a petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for herself.
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VAWA, PLC 09-1016449
Client is a 39 year old, monolingual Spanish speaking female. Client is a victim of physical and emotional domestic violence by her Legal Permanent Resident husband. Client obtained a five year permanent restraining order against her husband. Client entered a domestic violence counseling program, and now seeks assistance with obtaining immigration relief by filing a petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for herself. PLC can provide an interpreter if necessary.
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VAWA, PLC 10-1018737
Client is a 27 year old, English speaking Filipina female. Client is a victim of domestic violence by her husband of seven years. Throughout their marriage, client was physically, emotionally and sexually abused by her husband and threatened with deportation by her husband's family. Client currently resides in a domestic violence shelter with her three children. Client seeks assistance with obtaining immigration relief by filing a petition under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for herself.
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U Visa, PLC 10-1018251
Client is a 30 year old, monolingual Spanish speaker. Client was the victim of physical and emotional domestic violence by her former boyfriend throughout their 10 year relationship. Client's boyfriend recently kidnapped their two minor United States citizen children ages 8 and 10 years old and has taken the children to Mexico. Client is assisting the District Attorney's Office with the investigation. Client seeks assistance with petitioning for a U visa for herself. PLC will provide an interpreter if necessary.
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U Visa, PLC 10-1017950
Client is a 30 year old, monolingual Spanish speaking female. Client was the victim of physical and emotional domestic violence by her former boyfriend. Client reported the domestic violence to law enforcement and assisted law enforcement in their investigation. As a result of client's cooperation, her former boyfriend was arrested and client obtained a two year criminal protective order against him. Client seeks assistance with filing a U visa petition for herself. PLC can provide an interpreter if necessary.
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U Visa, PLC 10-1018545
Client is a 33 year old, monolingual Spanish speaking female. Client sent her six year old son to visit his father in Mexico and father refused to return son to client. Client contacted the District Attorney's office for help and the DA filed a child abduction report against father and started an investigation. The investigation took over one year but client's son was eventually returned to client. Client seeks pro bono assistance to file a U visa for herself. PLC can provide an interpreter if necessary.
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| LANDLORD/TENANT |
Collections - Residential Lease Agreement, PLC 10-1018607
Client was on a waiting list for section 8 housing benefits. In July 2009, before client started receiving benefits, she rented an apartment from landlord. At the time that she signed her year-long lease, she told the landlord that she might have to break the lease early when her section 8 housing benefits were approved. Landlord verbally stated that breaking the lease would not be a problem. In February 2010, client's request for subsidized housing benefits was approved. She gave landlord a 30 day notice of her intention to vacate. Client moved out in March 2010. Landlord sued her for $2,700 pursuant to a liquidated damages clause in their lease agreement and obtained a judgment against her. Client would like an attorney to help her negotiate resolution of the judgment.
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| NONPROFIT |
Intellectual Property, PLC 10-TBD
Client is an existing nonprofit organization that provides support and educational services, food, clothing and other needed items to abused women and children. It seeks an attorney to assist with a potential trademark infringement as well as filing trademark applications for two logos.
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| TORTS |
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| WILLS & ESTATES |
Trust Dispute, PLC 10-1018790
Homeless client was unilaterally removed as co-trustee by a sibling on a trust established by his late mother for both client and the sibling. The sibling has wrongfully transferred assets and refuses to provide client with an accounting of trust assets and their disposition. Client and his sibling were the only beneficiaries of the trust. Client seeks assistance of pro bono counsel to resolve this matter.
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Special Benefits Trust, PLC 10-1018834
Client is a 73 year old woman with severe emphysema. She owns a small IRA and a mobile home which she believes has substantial (over $100,000) equity. She otherwise lives on social security and a small pension. Client had a relative in Utah draft a codicil to her will for a special needs trust for the benefit of her disabled daughter. Client would like her will/codicil reviewed under California law and a new trust drafted as necessary.
Email ALAP/MLP Attorney Leslie Lindgren
Will and Advance Healthcare Directive, PLC 10-1018613
Client has been away from work for almost two years, and is currently receiving workers' compensation. Apart from a mobile home, client has very limited assets. Client would like to leave her home to her sons. She seeks an attorney to assist her with drafting a will and Advance Healthcare Directive.
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Probate/Real Property, PLC 10-1017761
Monolingual Spanish speaking widow seeks assistance of pro bono counsel in clearing title and negotiating with the lender on her home. Client was married to her husband for 22 years. Husband died in 2005, but no will existed and no administration of estate occurred. During marriage client and husband purchased a piece of property which was refinanced over time and in which client continues to live. Both client and husband are on title, but only husband is on the loan. Lender has not been notified of husband's death. Lender has imposed insurance on property and refuses to communicate with client. PLC can provide a translator if necessary.
Email ALAP/MLP Attorney Leslie Lindgren
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