
Lawyer for a Domestic Violence Victim
Donation protected
Due to the sensitive nature of this case, I will not be providing the names of the involved parties, nor their associations to myself.
Near the start of the Covid-19 shelter in place, a mother who is very dear and close to me was assaulted by her child's father. The child was present for the assault. The mother was able to escape the apartment with the child and call the police.
The father was arrested and used his jail phone call to have two acquaintances break into the apartment. After pushing their way in they also assaulted the mother and stated they were going to kidnap the child and pets in the home. They were both located and arrested at a later time. Due to Covid, the father was released, and he immediately bailed out the other two offenders. There are currently temporary protection orders against all three offenders.
All three offenders are being represented by the same lawyer. This lawyer is covering the criminal cases for all three offenders, and the custody case for the father of the child. After some questionable communication from this lawyer, it is clear that the mother is going to need a lawyer of her own.
The mother has been restricted to the home (per the child's father) for the past 2 years. She has not been allowed to contact most of her friends and family. She does not currently have the means to pay for a lawyer for herself.
I have called many lawyers in the district, and kept hearing there was a conflict of interest. I was able to find a few lawyers with no conflict of interest. These lawyers have informed me that the offenders' lawyer often has his clients contact other law firms to drop names about the case in order to create a conflict of interest. I was also informed that this same lawyer is known for tricking mothers of domestic violence into handing their children to his clients, only to not see their children again until a court decision has been made, or the child is harmed by the abusive client. This is what the offenders' lawyer has attempted to do to this mother as well. Many of the lawyers I spoke with were not interested in the amount of work going up against the offenders' lawyer. I have acquired a short list of lawyers who have dealt with this lawyer before, and are willing to take on this case. There is one lawyer who stands out from the rest as confident, and capable of helping this mother and her child keep safe from her abuser and his acquaintances. The initial retainer for the lawyer is $5,000. I have been informed that it will likely cost more, as the offenders' lawyer is known for throwing in timely hurdles. There are also 4 different cases involved, and the total cost could surpass $10,000.
I am asking that if you are able, and find it in your heart to do so, to make a donation to help this mother get the lawyer she desperately needs to protect her child and herself. The money raised in this fundraiser will be used to pay for the mother's lawyer, and any costs related to the four different cases. Should there be any funds remaining at the end of this, it will be used toward new housing and healing for the mother and the child.
Thank you SO much for taking the time to read this fundraiser request. Every dollar is so greatly appreciated, and will go toward ensuring the safety and protection of this mother and her child. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser is to help get the word out.
Near the start of the Covid-19 shelter in place, a mother who is very dear and close to me was assaulted by her child's father. The child was present for the assault. The mother was able to escape the apartment with the child and call the police.
The father was arrested and used his jail phone call to have two acquaintances break into the apartment. After pushing their way in they also assaulted the mother and stated they were going to kidnap the child and pets in the home. They were both located and arrested at a later time. Due to Covid, the father was released, and he immediately bailed out the other two offenders. There are currently temporary protection orders against all three offenders.
All three offenders are being represented by the same lawyer. This lawyer is covering the criminal cases for all three offenders, and the custody case for the father of the child. After some questionable communication from this lawyer, it is clear that the mother is going to need a lawyer of her own.
The mother has been restricted to the home (per the child's father) for the past 2 years. She has not been allowed to contact most of her friends and family. She does not currently have the means to pay for a lawyer for herself.
I have called many lawyers in the district, and kept hearing there was a conflict of interest. I was able to find a few lawyers with no conflict of interest. These lawyers have informed me that the offenders' lawyer often has his clients contact other law firms to drop names about the case in order to create a conflict of interest. I was also informed that this same lawyer is known for tricking mothers of domestic violence into handing their children to his clients, only to not see their children again until a court decision has been made, or the child is harmed by the abusive client. This is what the offenders' lawyer has attempted to do to this mother as well. Many of the lawyers I spoke with were not interested in the amount of work going up against the offenders' lawyer. I have acquired a short list of lawyers who have dealt with this lawyer before, and are willing to take on this case. There is one lawyer who stands out from the rest as confident, and capable of helping this mother and her child keep safe from her abuser and his acquaintances. The initial retainer for the lawyer is $5,000. I have been informed that it will likely cost more, as the offenders' lawyer is known for throwing in timely hurdles. There are also 4 different cases involved, and the total cost could surpass $10,000.
I am asking that if you are able, and find it in your heart to do so, to make a donation to help this mother get the lawyer she desperately needs to protect her child and herself. The money raised in this fundraiser will be used to pay for the mother's lawyer, and any costs related to the four different cases. Should there be any funds remaining at the end of this, it will be used toward new housing and healing for the mother and the child.
Thank you SO much for taking the time to read this fundraiser request. Every dollar is so greatly appreciated, and will go toward ensuring the safety and protection of this mother and her child. If you are unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser is to help get the word out.
Organizer and beneficiary
Kayla Redding
Organizer
El Sobrante, CA
Felecia Zimmerman
Beneficiary