Jacqueline Riotto



(815) 459-8800 ext. 661
[email protected]

Jacqueline Zarcone Riotto is an associate attorney with a diverse and client-focused practice spanning multiple areas of law. She brings a strong background in litigation and a practical, compassionate approach to her clients’ legal needs.

She earned her Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Psychology from Southern Illinois University. Before entering private practice, Jacqueline worked as a local prosecutor, where she handled administrative adjudication for ordinance violations and prosecuted petty and misdemeanor traffic offenses. She also previously served as a case manager at a domestic violence shelter, a role that continues to inform her empathetic advocacy in family-related matters. Jacqueline is known for her strong courtroom presence and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for her clients across all areas of her practice.

Jacqueline’s practice includes:

  • Criminal defense – as the firm’s sole criminal defense attorney, she represents clients facing charges including but not limited to:
    • DUI
    • Driving while license suspended or revoked
    • Reckless driving
    • Speeding and other traffic offenses
    • Battery
    • Disorderly Conduct
    • Retail Theft
  • Post-conviction relief:
    • Sealing and Expungement Petitions
    • Petitions for removal from the sex offender registry as a result of juvenile sex offense adjudications
  • Civil Litigation — including contract disputes, small claims, and other general civil matters
  • Probate Litigation — handling contested estates and related disputes
  • Labor and Employment Law —
    • Representation of both employers and employees in disputes
    • Review and drafting of employment contracts and severance agreements
    • Counseling on workplace rights and obligations
  • Orders of Protection and Stalking No Contact Orders
    • Representation of both Petitioners and Respondents
  • Guardianships and adoptions – guiding families through complex and sensitive legal processes
  • Name change services – assisting individuals with legal name changes through the court process