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

123 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 122 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Mr Smith | August 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

God is good

She is very professional, she mean business and Ms Yolanda work hard and I appreciate her so much. Cause I been trying to change my life for a while, now I'm one step closer thank you Donar smith

Posted by Evelyn Young | July 22, 2025 | Landlord & Tenant

SECURITY REUND DEPOSIT

I was referred to Yolanda Riley, at The Wraparound Center. She helped me get my security deposit refunded from a management company in Peoria. The property was left in move-in condition. As being a former Property manager over 28 years I'm aware of how important it is to pay rent on time , as well... as upon leaving property it should be upkept better than when you moved into the residence.¹ I was totally mystified upon opening my mail . When I received my deposit and it was only half the amount that was refunded to me , Therefore, I immediately contacted the Wraparound Center. They gave me an appointment to discuss my situation about the Property Management Company. I received my other half of my deposit within two weeks. Yolanda Riley is very professional, hard working, brilliant attorney. She kept me informed about my situation. She also, let me know that if this plan didn't work we had other options available. I 100% highly recommend Yolanda Riley to anyone seeking professional assistance in any legal matters. . Yolanda works hard to seek assistance as a professionally attorney to help find ustice for her clients.

Posted by Manasseh | June 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Skilled and Trustworthy Divorce Attorney

I was in the middle of a long and messy divorce that had been dragging on for over a year when Yolanda Riley took over my case in January. From the moment she stepped in, everything changed for the better. She helped bring the case to a close efficiently, and I walked away with everything I needed an...d wanted from the settlement. Yolanda is straightforward and honest—she tells you exactly what you need to hear and gives you a clear understanding of the legal process and what to expect. Her professionalism and knowledge gave me confidence during a very stressful time. She’s also very accessible and responsive, which made communication smooth and consistent throughout the case. I was originally referred to Yolanda, and now I won’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone in need of a strong, dependable attorney for family law matters. She truly made a difference in my life.

Posted by Miles | June 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Thank you! Ms. Riley

I have been dealing with legal issues and barriers for most of my adult life, which most have caused me stress and grief. I can’t lie at times I gave up hope and didn’t think there was anything I could do to make my life better, but now with the help that I’ve received from Ms. Riley she was able to ...not only help me, but also made me feel better in knowing that it’s never to late for change! She was definitely a blessing. I strongly recommend!

Posted by Naomi | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Top Tier Representation

My sister passed away and I was faced with obtaining legal guardianship of my nephew. I attempted to do it on my own and I just didn’t understand all of the legal jargon in the paperwork and became very overwhelmed. I was referred to the WrapAround Center by a counselor at my nephews’ school. That... is where I met Attorney Riley. She took my case and made this process seamless! She was kind, knowledgeable, and professional. She stayed in contact with me and made sure I understood the process every step of the way! I am so grateful for her! I highly recommend Attorney Riley if you are in need of any of the legal services she provides!

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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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