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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by D. W. | March 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

New Lease on Life

I would like to thank her for getting my record cleared. Since my record has been cleared, I haven't had any issues with Law enforcement and I'm not nervous after being stopped. If you have any records I would recommend contacting her to get it taken care of. She is sufficient!

Posted by Latonia | December 30, 2022 | Criminal Defense

Executive Director

Attorney Riley although out of the jurisdiction that I caught my offenses, assisted in filing my petitions electronically through the courts! The State’s Attorney Objected to the petitions and as promised, Attorney Riley was there to answer my phone call to give me a date that she could appear in cou...rt on my behalf! Two weeks later Attorney Riley arrived ahead of schedule and 30 seconds later my cases were sealed/expunged. Even the local Attorney’s came into the hallway and praised Attorney Riley! Her presence set a tone that will be forever remembered by those in the courtroom today!! Thank You Attorney Riley!!!

Posted by Micki | April 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Changed Father Trying To Provide

I went and consulted with Mrs. Riley about cases that I wanted to have expunged off my record. I’ve been unable to obtain a CDL drivers license due to me being charged with one ecstasy pill. Yes, one ecstasy pill more than 12 years ago missed my life up. I’m not blaming anyone but myself! I made a du...mb decision and paid the price for it. Not being able to apply for certain jobs because of this one thing holding me back was killing me. McLean county actually opposed expunging my records at the first court case hearing for some strange reason. Even with it being my first time ever being charged with anything back in 2010. Mind you that I haven’t been in any trouble with the law since, and they still opposed it. Mrs. Riley not only kept fighting for me but she recently came to the second court hearing with more fire power or (Black Girl Magic) as they say than enough to where they had no choice but to expunge those records and give me a second chance at living, living without restrictions as far as my criminal record and applying for real jobs where I can really take care of my family the right way goes. I appreciate you taking time out of your life to help me get this cases expunged off my record. TMH is most definitely going to bless you more than you ever know for doing the things you do for the community. APTTMH!!

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Yolanda is amazing!!

Yolanda is one of the most wonderful lawyers that I have ever encountered! I was devastated when I found out that I still had something on my record from the age of 16! When I reached out to her, she immediately jumped into action to help me. She thoroughly explained the process to me and called me e...very step of the way to keep me informed. I would recommend her to anyone and I would absolutely use her services again!

Posted by Carl | November 04, 2018 | Criminal Defense

Blessing Laywer

I just want to express my gratitude and appreciation for Yolanda and her staff for helping me seal and expunge my case. I had a felony charge that prohibited me from better job opportunities and wages. Yolanda told me from the beginning what was needed from me as far as paperwork and paying old fines... to help expedite my case. She was very informative, Communicative, and patient in answering my questions until the very end. Even after she left this office she still showed up to court to make sure things were handled correctly. For that gesture I am truly grateful for her counsel in successfully getting my case resolved.

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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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