Sylvia B. Penner, Civil Rights Attorney in Wichita, Kansas
Over 22 years of legal practice · focused on Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and Insurance · 3.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
MemberatPenner Lowe Law Group, LLC
Wichita, KS
Practicing civil rights in Wichita since 2004.
- 22+
- Years practicing
- 3.0 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Sylvia B. Penner is a member based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and Insurance. Sylvia has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Wichita, KS
- Experience
- over 22 years
- Known for
- Civil Rights · Criminal Defense · Insurance
- Handles Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and Insurance matters from Wichita, KS.
- Over 22 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Sylvia B. Penner: Sylvia B. Penner is a member based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and Insurance. Sylvia has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Sylvia takes on
Sylvia concentrates on civil rights, criminal defense, insurance, juvenile, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sylvia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Civil Rights
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Criminal Defense
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Insurance
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Juvenile
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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White Collar
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Workers Comp
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Civil Rights cases in Wichita, Kansas
Sylvia takes civil rights matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sylvia agrees to represent you.
Criminal Defense cases in Wichita, Kansas
Sylvia takes criminal defense matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sylvia agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Wichita, Kansas
Sylvia takes insurance matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sylvia agrees to represent you.
Juvenile cases in Wichita, Kansas
Sylvia takes juvenile matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sylvia agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Wichita, Kansas
Sylvia takes personal injury matters in Wichita, Kansas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sylvia agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Sylvia B. Penner — civil rights lawyer in Wichita
Sylvia B. Penner is a member based in Wichita, KS. The practice focuses on Civil Rights, Criminal Defense, and Insurance. Sylvia has over 22 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC. Rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Sylvia Penner is a lifelong resident of Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1999 from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, where she was a member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams and served on the college's Student Senate. Ms. Penner received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2004. While at KU, she served as a Student Ambassador and worked as a law clerk to the District Court for the Third Judicial District in Shawnee County. After law school, Ms. Penner worked for four years as Assistant District Attorney for the Eighteenth Judicial District in Sedgwick County, where she prosecuted criminal actions in the traffic, juvenile, drug, sex, domestic violence, and gang units. As a prosecutor, she honed her trial skills, argued before the Kansas Court of Appeals, and served as an instructor at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center.
Ms. Penner joined Penner Low Law Group in February 20020 and practices in the areas of Criminal Defense, including White Collar Criminal and Civil Defense, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, and Juvenile Law.
Ms. Penner is is bilingual and takes delight in representing clients from both the English and Spanish speaking communities. She genuinely enjoys her work and especially the people that she meets and serves. Ms. Penner is a member of the American, Kansas, and Wichita Bar Associations. As an active Bar member, she serves on the Wichita Women Attorneys Association and the Criminal Practice, Law in Education, and Professional Diversity Committees of the Wichita Bar Association. In 2012, Ms. Penner was elected by her peers to serve on the WBA Board of Governors. Ms. Penner is active in a variety of community organizations and activities. She serves on boards for The Salvation Army, Kansas Appleseed, Child Start, and Everence. Ms. Penner is presently serving on the Kansas Criminal Justice Reform Commission. She also provides pro bono legal advice at Wichita's Union Rescue Mission, Hilltop Urban Church, and The Salvation Army. While she is not working, Ms. Penner enjoys participating in a number of organized sports, cheering on her children in their many sports and activities, running, listening to live music, and spending time with her family.
How Sylvia handles civil rights matters
Sylvia Penner is a lifelong resident of Kansas. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology in 1999 from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, where she was a member of the varsity basketball and soccer teams and served on the college's Student Senate. Ms. Penner received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas in 2004. While at KU, she served as a Student Ambassador and worked as…
Who Sylvia represents
Sylvia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for civil rights, criminal defense, and insurance matters in Wichita and the surrounding Kansas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Kansas
J.D. · 2004
Tabor College
B.A. · 1999
Jurisdictions
Sylvia's state bar admissions
Kansas
2004 · ACTIVE
Sylvia studied at J.D. in University of Kansas and B.A. in Tabor College.
Law school and academic background
Sylvia completed J.D. in University of Kansas and B.A. in Tabor College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sylvia runs in Kansas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Sylvia's professional memberships and bar associations
Kansas Bar Association Wichita Bar Association Wichita Bar Association Young Lawyers
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Locations
Sylvia B. Penner's office in Wichita
Sylvia's primary office is at 245 North Waco Street, Suite 125, Wichita, KS, 67202. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Penner Lowe Law Group, LLC
245 North Waco Street, Suite 125
Wichita, KS 67202
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Client reviews of Sylvia B. Penner — 3.0/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
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How to hire Sylvia B. Penner — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new civil rights attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sylvia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sylvia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sylvia's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sylvia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a civil rights attorney in Wichita, Kansas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many civil rights matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sylvia
Sylvia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in civil rights practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every civil rights matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sylvia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sylvia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many civil rights practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sylvia B. Penner
How much does it cost to hire Sylvia for a civil rights case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sylvia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sylvia offer a free consultation?
Sylvia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sylvia's office. Some civil rights attorneys offer free consults — check Sylvia's current terms during booking.
How long do civil rights cases in Kansas typically take?
Simple civil rights matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sylvia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sylvia take my case if I'm outside Wichita?
Sylvia is licensed in Kansas. Matters governed by Kansas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sylvia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Sylvia?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sylvia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sylvia accepting new civil rights clients right now?
Sylvia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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