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 9 reviews | Family

Posted by My Angel | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Eternally grateful

I am beyond grateful for Yolanda’s representation. She guided me through an incredibly stressful and emotional case with compassion, clarity, and unwavering dedication. Thanks to her hard work, I was able to secure the ruling I needed to protect my child and move forward with peace of mind. Throug...hout the entire process, she communicated clearly, explained every step, and made sure I always understood my options. I never felt alone or confused — she was steady, prepared, and absolutely committed to achieving the best possible outcome. Yolanda is not only an exceptional attorney but also a genuinely caring person. I could not have asked for better representation. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a strong, knowledgeable, and trustworthy advocate.

Posted by Manasseh | June 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

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 Robert | March 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Effective Beyond Expectations

I was referred to Yolanda Riley by a family member who understood I had little faith in attorneys and the family court system. Unfortunately, being a loving, supportive parent isn’t always enough. Sometimes you have to fight anyway. So I hired Yolanda. Despite my cautious demeanor, she was abl...e to set my mind at ease with her professionalism. She was knowledgeable and always prepared. I never had difficulty reaching or communicating with her, always responded in a reasonable timeframe. She kept me informed every step of the way. She sought my approval before taking any action. And most important to me, she was aggressive in court when necessary. Nothing short of impressive to witness. She fought for me. And that made all the difference. Yolanda is a rising star in her field. And at a fraction of the cost of those billboard attorneys sitting in their fancy offices. Not hiring her would only be doing yourself an injustice. Ten out of five stars.

Posted by Lois | March 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent and Exceptional

Yolana Riley has professionalism and sincerity as she helped my family reach the results that we needed to obtain through challenging and difficult times. We are truly thankful for her exceptional legal service. She is a skilled negotiator and a staunch advocate for her clients. We were advised to se...e her from another client that she represented prior and was very pleased to share Yolanda Riley's contact information with us. She went the extra mile to support our family in ways we hadn't foreseen as well. I am deeply grateful for her services and highly recommend her to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very helpful and straight to the point

I contacted Yolanda Riley for a family law matter from divorce. She was immediately able to provide a plan of action to resolve the matter. She answered all of my questions and helped me along every step of the way. She was very straight and to the point. Great and honest attorney.

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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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