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Robert A. Heap

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  • Naperville, IL
  • Licensed for 36 years
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About Robert

I have been practicing law for about 30 years.  I have found that my clients want an attorney that is not only competent and aggressive, but one that will listen to them.  I spend as much time with my clients as they want and need.  The last thing I say to anyone that meets with me is "if you ever have any questions, please call me any time".  I believe that communication is critical when dealing with a serious criminal matter.  I always keep my clients informed about their case.  

 

I understand that your case is often times the most serious matter that you have ever dealt with in your life. I make sure that you have a strong advocate that treats your case the way you would expect.  My clients always know that I will do everything I can to help you.

Practice areas

OtherReal estateFederal crimeDUI and DWICriminal defense
  1. Criminal defense: 40%

  2. DUI and DWI: 20%

  3. Federal crime: 20%

  4. Real estate: 10%

  1. Juvenile law: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

101 N. Washington Street
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Kuhn, Heap & Monson

101 N. Washington Street
Naperville, IL, 60540

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
ILActive And Authorized To Practice Law198307/06/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Award of Excellence in GovernmentIllinois State Crime Commission2005
Special Commendation for Outstanding ServiceDuPage County State's Attorney's Office1986
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Adjunct ProfessorNorth Central College2009 - 2010
PartnerRobert A Heap Attorney at Law1989 - 1992
AssociateFawell, James & Brooks1986 - 1989
Assistant States AttorneyDuPage County States Attorney's Office1983 - 1986
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Cress Creek Country ClubBoard Member2012 - Present
Chicago-Kent College of LawBoard Member2010 - Present
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember2009 - Present
Naperville School District 203 Financial Advisor's CommitteeChairman2007 - Present
DuPage County Bar AssociationVice Chair1984 - Present
Illinois Sex Offender Management BoardMember2002 - 2006
DuPage County BoardMember1990 - 2006
DuPage County Forest PreserveCommissioner1990 - 2002
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
DuPage County States Attorney's Office manualProsecuting DUI with blood evidence1985
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of TechnologyJD - Juris Doctor1983
Northern Illinois UniversityMS - Master of Science1980
Northern Illinois UniversityBS - Bachelor of Science1978
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
College of DuPageLegal Evidence2012
Business Law North Central CollegeAdjunct Professor2012
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
People v Name OmittedNo charge filed
People vs Name OmittedCase dismissed; all records expunged
People vs Name Omittednot guilty

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Review Robert Heap

University Title IX

Posted by JeffSat Nov 04 2017

Mr. Heap came to us highly recommended, and for good reason. Our son was the Respondent in a Title IX case at Northwestern University. These types of cases are handled entirely by and within universities, are completely separate from the criminal justice system, and severely restrict the involvement of attorneys. As such, Mr. Heap served in the capacity of an advisor. His experience with this type of case proved invaluable. Mr. Heap was able to interpret the procedure and documentation from the university, and was also able to anticipate and foresee the possible outcomes in the case. Forced to remain behind the scenes, Mr. Heap ultimately coached our son to present himself in the most competent, assertive, humble, and gracious manner possible. Again, because university Title IX cases "fly under the radar" of the criminal justice system, they can be extremely intimidating for the accused. Fortunately, Mr. Heap proved to be a most erudite companion in our quest for a fair trial; and, in the end, a fair trial was indeed rendered.
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Fantastic Attorney

Posted by AdamSat Mar 11 2017

Robert Heap is a very intelligent well verse attorney in the Naperville IL area. He has a great track record. He assisted me in court in DuPage County and walked me through the process like a pro. If your in need of an attorney do yourself a favor and hire this guy!
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Kostas Kostopoulos, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 18, 2017
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Bob Heap is a great lawyer with formidable legal skills; strongly liked and respected by the lawyers and judges in the legal community. This is an attorney that I absolutely endorse!

Travis Newton, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
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I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

Marc Wolfe, Family Attorney on Mar 21, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. A lawywer who works hard to help his clients achieve positive results.

Timothy Martin, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 20, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Bob is one of the best lawyers in the county. He is an excellent trial lawyer who knows how to persude a judge or jury to achieve victories. Well respected, knowledgeable and dependable. I would hire him if I needed a good lawyer.

Stephen Brundage, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 20, 2013
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Bob Heap is an excellent lawyer and well respected in the community. He has a great reputation and I do not hesitate to endorse him.

Vincent Cornelius, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 19, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Bob Heap is among the finest of lawyers and very good man.

John Wyeth, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 14, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Thomas Ost, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Bob is a caring and knowledgeable advocate.

Glenn Sowa, DUI and DWI Attorney on Feb 21, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Scott Kent, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 21, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Bob does a fine job in all types of criminal cases. He's a respected and valuable member of the defense bar in and around DuPage County.

Joseph Bugos, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 20, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Bob since we were young prosecutors together thirty years ago. He is a dedicated, skilled, and hard-working lawyer who does a tremendous job for his clients.

Robert Black, Appeals Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

William Arendt, Divorce and separation Attorney on Feb 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Bob for the past 7 years. He is skilled, knowledgeable and well-respected in the legal community.

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