My name is Kari, and I am reaching out because I need help paying a retainer fee for an attorney. I feel like I’m not getting the legal representation I need for my case. My current public defender does not even know my name, let alone my story. My charges were supposed to be dismissed because I completed a 9-month long program called Second Chance, but instead, my lawyer wants me to sign a plea deal for five years in jail. I am scared and frustrated, and I believe that a paid lawyer will actually listen to me and fight for me in a way a public defender cannot.

In addition to fighting my legal battle, I am currently taking classes at Full Sail University. I am just 7 months away from achieving my bachelor’s degree in web development, and I have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher the entire time I’ve attended college. If I go to jail, I will be unable to graduate and will be left with significant student debt. This is my dream, and I have worked so hard to get this far.

Having the right legal support is so important, and I know that with a dedicated attorney, I will have a fair chance to defend myself, protect my education, and move forward with my life. I am doing everything I can to make sure my voice is heard, but I can’t do it alone. That’s why I am asking for help from my community.

Any contribution of any amount anyone can make will be highly appreciated and will be used for my legal fees only. Your support would mean the world to me and could truly change the course of my life. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering helping me during this difficult time.