Yolanda Riley

Yolanda Riley

5.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 9 years

Family Lawyer at Peoria, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Expungement, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning

http://www.yolandarileylaw.com, 2601 W. Lake Ave. Ste. A6 #202, Peoria, IL

About Yolanda

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Orders of Protection, Child Support, Adoption, Guardianships

40%
Expungement 25%

Expungement/Sealing

25%
Criminal Defense 20%

Criminal Defense

20%
Estate Planning 15%

POA, Guardianship, Wills, Prenup

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 9 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2016

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Yolanda J. Riley, LLC

http://www.yolandarileylaw.com, 2601 W. Lake Ave. Ste. A6 #202, Peoria, IL, 61615

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Yolanda Riley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

119 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Charles | August 21, 2023 | Domestic Violence

She Saved my life.

After talking with dozens and dozens of attorneys I thought that was it, I thought no one could help me, since my life was destroyed and my abuser won. I thought that maybe I didn't need to be here anymore i didnt want to. I was going to end it all had already decided than an email schedulinga phone ...consultation came . Ms Riley called and gave me advice,information and best of all Hope and pointed me in the direction of the path i needed to be on. Her patience, compassion her knowledge is everything you would ever want in a lawyer. She gave me hope and quite literally saved my life today.

Yolanda Riley

Replied last September 16, 2023

It was meant for you to reach out to me when you did. The universe aligned for a reason. I'm happy you are still among us and that I could give you hope! Remember you're worth it! Thank you for trusting me Charles!

Posted by Crystal | February 04, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Thankful

I contacted Attorney Riley regarding cleaning up my background from 20 plus years ago. Attorney Riley was very informative, respectful, professional at all times. When we first met she was clear as to what her expectations were from me as a client and what I could expect from her as my Attorney. ... She handled my cases with care and within less than 6 months her diligence in filing motions and positions to have my records sealed/expunged was complete. She represented myself and her skill very well. Thank you Attorney Riley, you ROCK!!!!!

Posted by Reneta | October 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Thank You!!

Yolanda helped me take care of some things on my record and I'm forever grateful!! She was very knowledgeable, reliable, consistent, and timely!

Posted by Elizabeth B | June 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best attorney hands down!

I appreciate everything she has done for me and my daughter. Before hiring yolanda I went through 2 attorneys and have been in court for 2 years!! Yolanda did her thing in the matter of a short few months! I can breathe thanks to her. 1000000/10 would recommend she knows her stuff and gets the job ...done!

Posted by Zipporah | February 05, 2022 | Divorce & Separation

Dedicated & Respected

Attorney Riley knows her stuff!! I sought out a few lawyers for consultations on a case where I am pro se. I chose her because she was the only one that seemed to have both knowledge & passion for the law as well as people! Unfortunately, I’ve had a couple lawyers while dealing with a divorce the...n family court issues so I’ve had my share of interviewing & dealing with lawyers who either have knowledge but seem too busy or lack understanding for the situation, don’t know how to help but is all about the money. An extended consultation with Attorney Riley helped me tremendously! She’s very sharp & quick to understand so gave me a wealth of information in a short time & a few circumstances/avenues I could take to help work my case. Thank you ma’am!!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Honors

2024

Game Changer Award, Elite Community Outreach

2024

Pro Bono Volunteer Honor Roll Recipient, Public Interest Law Initiative "PILI"

2023

Peoria Role Model Project Recipient, City of Peoria

2021

Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Peoria County Bar Association

2020

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major Award, The King Holiday Committee

2018

Doers of Deeds, Jehan Gordan-Booth

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, The Law Offices of Yolanda J. Riley, LLC

2019 - 2019

Assistant Public Defender, Peoria County Government- Pubic Defender's Office

2018 - 2021

Litigation Attorney, Kavanagh, Scully, Sudow, White & Frederick, P.C

2017 - 2018

Staff Attorney, Prairie State Legal Services

Associations

2021 - Present

PCBA- Diversity Committe

Chair

2019 - Present

Illinois Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Peoria County Bar Association

Member

2021 - 2023

Hult Center for Healthy Living Board Member

Board Member

2016 - 2020

American Civil Liberties Union

General Member, Vice President & President

Education

2015

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2019

Professional Responsibility Seminar

Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Field

2017

Illinois Legal Aid Advocates Conference

Barriers to Employment

Languages

English

Activity

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