Ian Penders
About Ian
Biography
I am an Associate Attorney with the Law Office of Christopher T. Wilcox. We handle Criminal Defense, DWI, Traffic Violations, Real Estate, Estates, Trusts, and Personal Injury. I am passionate about defending the rights of the accused and helping anybody who needs help navigating the complexities of our legal system.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
12 years | 300 cases
12 years | 75 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 11 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Christopher T. Wilcox
5384 Brockport Spencerport Road, Brockport, NY, 14420
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Ian Penders's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 5 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Liv | October 9, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Don't recommend.
Missed SEVERAL court dates so much so the judge suggested I get a new lawyer. Court took over a year as he kept rescheduling court dates. Hard to get ahold of is an UNDERSTATEMENT. But will get ahold of you when he has questions on a different client. Never received my discovery which I had asked f...
Posted by Jason | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Criminal case
Ian was hands down the best lawyer I have ever dealt with! Very understanding and always had my back and best interest at hand. Very knowledgeable of the law. Would recommend him for any court case!
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Horrible
Had him as a attorney horrible experience, wasn’t no help, didn’t really understand the dwi laws just a waste of money if you ask me !! Don’t waste your time
Posted by Steve | February 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Best representation
Ian is most knowledgeable, efficient and qualifying attorney that you want to have by your side as a defense attorney. If you ever have the misfortune of finding yourself accused or charge of a DWI /DUI as I did then Ian is who you would want as your defense attorney. In my years of working experien...
Posted by anonymous | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Great representation
Ian answered any questions I had about my case and communication was excellent. I could contact him by phone and email and was not charged any extra for getting ahold of him. Ultimately, he and his team were able to knock my aggrieved dwi charge down to dwai, a non-criminal disposition. I am very sat...
Ian Penders's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Penders is a well-respected defense lawyer in the area. He brings a detailed knowledge of the law to the cases he works on - I endorse him!"
"Mr. Penders is well-respected and has experience in courts all over the area. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a highly skilled and professional attorney. His knowledge and commitment to his clients is exceptional. He is also well-respected in the local legal community."
"I endorse Mr. Penders without hesitation. I have the good fortune of working with him on a daily basis and consistently utilize his vast knowledge of New York's complex DWI laws. Mr. Penders is personable with clients, effectively negotiates with District Attorneys, and aggressively fights for his clients when it comes time to litigate. He exhibits confidence; not cockiness, in the court room. Mr. Penders is a rarity that possesses all of the skills necessary to be an outstanding defense attorney. Ian has an uncanny ability to help put his client's minds at ease as quickly as the first meeting. Being charged with DWI is a scary experience for most people. Ian understands this. He patiently and effectively navigates the criminal justice system for his clients."
"Ian Penders is an extremely talented DWI Defense Attorney. He has the two attributes I find most impressive in a DWI Defense Attorney. He is passionate about the defense of his clients, and he cares greatly about assisting and protecting them. Ian Penders is a good attorney who takes his role as a DWI Defense Attorney very seriously. So much so, he has focused his entire career on assisting those charged with DWI."
"Ian is an exceptionally talented young lawyer. He has a personable way of dealing with, clients, courts and prosecutors that leads him to exceptional results. He takes on difficult cases and fights to make sure all of his clients rights are protected and the best possible result for all of his clients is achieved. Clients who have the good fortune of working with Ian will understand the process of the case, more importantly they will know that they have an aggressive advocate fighting on their side."
"Ian Penders is a very talented and energetic attorney. Any client working with Ian will immediately be put at ease by his compassionate and understanding personality and his degree of legal preparation and skill will position the case for the best possible outcome. Judges, prosecutors and fellow defense attorneys think very highly of Ian. For all of these reasons, I strongly endorse him."
Criminal defense lawyer
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Associate Attorney, The Law Office of Christopher T. Wilcox
2014 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Anelli Xavier
Associations
Sample of Legal Cases
Dismissal
Education
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers