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

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5.0 /5.0

120 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Cost of Services

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 anonymous | February 22, 2025

Honest Lawyer

Visited Yolanda for a consultation, was dreading the thought of having to pay an insane amount for legal representation. Not only did she solve my issue through only consultation, but she clearly explained my options and probably outcomes. Highly recommended, straight to the point and direct.

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!!!

Posted by Geoffrey | September 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Fantastic, quick, responsive - what You Need in an attorney!!

Before being referred to Yolanda, I had been looking for help in having very old records expunged. I had been given differing answers on what actually could be done from a couple of other attorneys. Yolanda plainly explained what could be done, what it would cost, and what steps I would have to t...ake. She was in contact with me via phone and email throughout the process and was extremely patient with my most ridiculous questions. Thank you Yolanda!

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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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