Legal Assistance

Liz Hoag is the Pine Tree Legal attorney based at the York County Shelter Programs.  Her position has been funded by Pine Tree Legal Assistance, the Samuel L. Cohen Foundation, and the Maine Bar Foundation.

Frank D’Allessandro of Pine Tree Legal provides educational workshops to York County Shelter staff about legal issues concerning housing and eviction.

Justice Arthur Brennan  works closely with the York County Shelter Programs through his dedication to the Drug Court Program.

Attorney Carrie Leighton from Pine Tree Legal was based at the York County Shelter Programs.

Dusty Guarino works closely with Justice Brennan in the Drug Court Program.

Nan Heald, Executive Director of  Pine Tree Legal, demonstrates a great deal of support for having a Pine Tree Legal attorney based at York County Shelter Programs.

Funding for Carrie Leighton’s position was acquired partially from a Kip Tiernan Fellowship from Rosie’s Place in Boston.  Carrie (on left) is pictured with Kip Tiernan.

Helen Rousseau provides legal assistance to clients through the York County Community Action Corporation.