Robert James Callahan

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Robert Callahan has been a successful Chicago defense attorney at law for over 17 years. We use investigation and thorough preparation to gain an advantage... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Excellent representation, competent and confident.”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 14 days ago.

Client Review: I had a fairly serious legal issue but was fortunate to be put in touch with Mr. Callahan. He is highly skilled, extremely competent and very... more
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5 star rating

“Best Chicago Criminal Defense Attorney Around”

Posted by: John, 18 days ago.

Client Review: I have had some experience with criminal defense attorneys in the past and I wish that I had found Attorney Callahan sooner. Me and my roommate... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Daniel Djuro Hinich

I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Callahan on several occasions. I find him to be honest, hardworking and very competent. Mr. Callahan... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Daniel Hinich , Homewood (IL), 3 months ago
Anthony V. Coco

I endorse this lawyer. He tough, honest and fearless.

Endorsement from lawyer: Anthony Coco , Wheaton (IL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Robert James Callahan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Illinois Active 1994 03/06/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Robert J. Callahan and Associates 1994–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology Law Juris Doctorate 1993
University of Illinois History Bachelors 1990
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certificate of Completion - Capital Litigation State of Illinois Appellate Defender 2009

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Panel Attorney South Suburban Bar Association 2009-present
Panel Attorney Chicago Bar Association In-Court Referral Panel 2002-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 87 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
2 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
14 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Criminal Defense in Chicago LinkRep 2010
Arizona v. Gant: Practical Application to Search and Seizure Related Defense LinkRep 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Defending Narcotics Cases in Cook County Criminal Law Seminar 2011
Closings Condo Closings 2010
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