PEGGY GERKIN

Peggy was a lead prosecutor in the Boone County State's Attorney's office and served as President of the Boone County Bar Association. Now dedicated to private practice, Peggy is an accomplished trial attorney who is especially effective in matters of criminal defense, personal injury and workers' compensation. She is a Certified Family Mediator.

Areas of Practice:

• Criminal Defense
• Personal Injury
• Workers' Compensation

Certification/Specialties:

• Certified Family Mediator

Bar Admissions:

• Illinois, 1988
  U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education:

• Northern Illinois University College of Law, DeKalb, Illinois, 1988
  Doctor of Jurisprudence

• Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois, 1984
  Bachelor of Science

Honors and Awards:

• National Moot Court Society, Member
• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
• Dean's List
• Carl M. Cicero Award for Moot Court

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• McHenry County Bar Association
  Member
• Illinois State Bar Association
  Member
• Boone County Bar Association
  Member
• Court Appointed Special Advocate

Past Employment Positions:

• Boone County State's Attorney's Office, Prosecutor

Fraternities/Sororities:

• Delta Theta Phi