Geneva L. Penson

Geneva L. Penson is an Illinois criminal defense attorney with nearly twenty years of advocacy experience. Her practice includes homicide, DUI, drug crimes, assault, theft, burglary, traffic matters, police brutality, wrongful convictions, appeals, and post-conviction cases. She represents clients accused of crimes at trial and after conviction. Her work includes investigation, plea negotiations, trial preparation, sentencing issues, and post-trial proceedings for serious criminal matters in Illinois courts and appeals statewide.

Geneva earned a J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. She also earned a B.A. from Aurora University. She earned an M.A. from the University of Illinois, Springfield. Her education supports legal research, appellate writing, courtroom preparation, and client counseling. She uses that background to review records, develop arguments, prepare filings, and explain defense options in criminal, appellate, and post-conviction matters with clarity and detail for clients and courts.

Geneva has handled many serious felony cases during her legal career. Her experience includes appeals, post-conviction litigation, trial-level defense, sentencing matters, and federal habeas litigation. Earlier in her career, she worked on post-conviction investigation and litigation for Illinois prisoners sentenced to death. That work gave her experience with complex records, constitutional issues, evidence review, and high-stakes criminal defense advocacy in difficult cases involving severe penalties and life-changing consequences under pressure.

Geneva L. Penson helps clients facing criminal charges, appeals, and post-conviction challenges with focused preparation and direct advocacy. Her work supports people dealing with accusations, convictions, sentencing issues, police misconduct claims, and possible wrongful convictions. She understands that criminal matters can affect freedom, family, employment, and future opportunities. Through investigation, legal analysis, negotiation, and courtroom work, she helps clients pursue stronger defense options in court and after conviction for relief.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of Geneva L. Penson
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Loyola University Chicago School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Illinois
  Master of Arts (MA)
• Aurora University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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