Yinet was admitted to the practice of law in December 2020. She received a Master of Laws from the Penn State University Dickinson School of Law in 2019 and a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla Campus in 2016. In 2014, she received her Juris Doctor from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. Yinet represents clients in their claims before the Social Security Administration, victims of abuse under the Protection from Abuse Act and Protection of Victims of Sexual Violence or Intimidation Act before the Court of Common Pleas, and limited Public Benefits claims before the Department of Human Services.

MORE ABOUT YINET
Where are you from and what brought you to York: I am originally from San Sebatián, Puerto Rico. My desire to give back to society through legal services and reside in a culturally diverse area brought me to York.

What would someone be surprised to know about you: I majored in French Language and Literature with a curricular sequence in Italian Language and Culture - so I speak French and Italian. I also received a certificate in Film. In June of 2014, I became the holder of the International Law Award for outstanding grades and participation in International Law courses from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico School of Law. I participated as defense attorney in the third edition of the Moot Court in the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands: “Concurso CPI: Simulación Judicial ante la Corte Penal Internacional” (June 2014, Den Hague, Netherlands).

How long have I worked as an attorney: I joined MidPenn Legal Services in February 2021.

What do you like most about working at MidPenn Legal Services: I like that I can contribute to the mission of providing high quality free civil legal services to qualifying low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the York area.