Salena R. Young graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2002. After graduation, she worked at the Sangamon County State's Attorney's Office. After leaving the State's Attorneys Office, she worked for a small law firm in Springfield, Illinois that focused on family law and insurance defense. In 2005, she opened her own office where she represented clients in family law matters and drafted appellate briefs for the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Office. Salena’s main legal focus is representing clients on matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, college expenses, orders of protection, etc.