About Geneva
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 85%
The Law Office of Geneva L. Penson concentrates in criminal defense work. Geneva Penson is an aggressive advocate who has defended people accused of crimes at every level in state and federal court, including trial, appeal, post-conviction review, and federal habeas review. Geneva has consistently obtained good results for her clients in hard cases. If you or a loved one are facing police investigation or criminal accusations and want unwavering defense on your behalf, please contact us.
16 years
- Civil rights: 10%
Geneva Penson also represents people who have been brutalized, wrongfully arrested, or otherwise mistreated by police officers.
6 years
- Child custody: 5%
In addition to criminal defense work,Geneva Penson represents parents facing termination of their parental rights, parents and child-care employees appealing unfavorable DCFS findings, and parents involved in child custody, visitation, and support disputes.
6 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2001 | 05/16/2017 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Award for Excellence in Death Penalty Representation | Office of the State Appellate Defender | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney/Owner | Law Office of Geneva L. Penson | 2011 - Present |
| Staff Attorney | OSAD Death Penalty Post-Conviction Unit | 2006 - 2011 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Cook County Public Defender | 2003 - 2003 |
| Assistant Appellate Defender | Office Of The State Appellate Defender | 2002 - 2005 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kane County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
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| State v. Enoch | not guilty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State v. Hams | not guilty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| James Harris v. Marcus Hardy | federal court overturned client's murder conviction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
| Aurora University | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
| University of Illinois, Springfield | Political Studies | MA - Masters | N/A |
Attorney endorsements
(4)
Thomas Cosgrove, DUI and DWI Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Geneva has a tremendous amount of experience and knows her stuff. When I have a question, I ask her. I would recommend her to anyone.
Terry Heady, Personal injury Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Geneva works very hard to get good results for her clients. She is very caring and compassionate attorney. I highly recommend her.
Cost
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Contact
52 W. Downer Pl., Suite 301
P.O. Box 2285
Aurora, IL, 60507-2285