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

124 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 38 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by AMANDA | September 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

She's the best and well worth it!

when i hired Yolanda for my case I really needed someone who would fight for my rights as a parent and go beyond what it would take for me to keep my kids. She went out of her way to help me every step of the way. I was very happy with how she handled the case and how she fought for me. She was worth... having in my corner and im glad I found her when I did because if it wasn't for her I wouldn't have gotten the fighting chance to keep my kids. Im blessed and thankful for her work!! I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney who would really fight for them.

Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Litigation

Yolanda has worked diligently on our case for over a year, which concluded in our favor last week. There were a lot of small details that we felt were incredibly important and Yolanda made sure to understand and utilize them. She is a strong presence in a court room and litigates with confidence. ...She clearly communicated with us during the process of the filing, dismissal, refiling, delays/extensions (none at her fault), trial, etc., which was incredibly helpful since this is not our day to day.

Posted by Jesse | July 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Custody case

Yolanda provided the aggressive approach needed in my case. She was professional and made sure to advocate for me throughout the duration of my case. I highly recommend her services and have since recommended to several friends of mine who have since been very satisfied with results.

Posted by Amber | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Gets the job done!

It’s been a great run with Yolanda. When my case first started, I was assigned to a different attorney with a different office. Yolanda came in blind sided about the whole situation, but made it her point to become very familiar with what was going on. She was very detailed and straight forward with ...everything. That’s why I decided to follow her when she moved. Not to mention I currently live in TX. So having to deal with court dates and hearings I was at ease with knowing she represented on my behalf in my absence. If I ever need an attorney for anything else, she would be who I’d reach out to! I would recommend her to anyone.

Posted by Ed | February 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Highly Recommended

Attorney Riley is highly recommended. I initially consulted her about sealing a series of old convictions and after consultation I hired her on. She answered all questions, explained exactly how the process would transpire and most importantly she was quick and thorough in response to any and all... queries. I sent her my paperwork and she filed all the necessary documents the same day. When I emailed she always responded within a day’s time, often times even the day of. Her level of attentiveness made me very comfortable with my decision to retain her and more importantly made me confident that my cases would be sealed quickly and without incident. The process went exactly as she described and within a few months of making the initial call my cases were all sealed. I sincerely appreciate her professionalism and attention to my case. Attorney Riley helped to remove within a matter of a few months a burden that troubled me for nearly two decades. Based on my level of satisfaction with her service I would highly recommend Attorney Riley.

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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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