About Robert
Biography
I am a former criminal prosecutor who aggressively handles jury and bench trials in front of various judges. We are a full service criminal defense law firm - consisting of handling successful and rigorous defense of high-profile drug offenses, murder charges, violent crimes, sex crimes, white collar crimes; misdemeanor - including DUI and drug-related offenses.
I obtained a not guilty jury verdict in trial in Madison County, IL in a first-degree murder charge.
I also recently presented the target witness before a Granid Jury in a murder investigation, in which a finding of NO TRUE BILL was returned against him, resulting in no first-degree murder charges brought against my client.
I have successfully prepared and argued appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court and Illinois Supreme Court.
I am licensed in Illinois and I serve the Metro-East, including Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Greene, Effingham, Fayette, and Bond Counties.
Experience, Integrity, Results. Trial lawyer who consistently obtains favorable results for his clients!
Not guilty -- Jury Trial -- first degree murder https://madisonrecord.com/stories/604854326-not-guilty-jurors-find-defendant-acted-in-self-defense-in-2019-granite-city-shooting
https://madisonrecord.com/stories/604854326-not-guilty-jurors-find-defendant-acted-in-self-defense-in-2019-granite-city-shooting
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
17 years
17 years
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Robert Bas Law Office, P.C.
Fax
315 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
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Robert Duke Bas's Reviews
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Posted by Laura | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney
DUI...DISMISSED
This IS the Attorney you have to call. He is not only an attorney, he is a person. Highly intelligent who will fight for you like he is fighting for his own family. He not only will listen to you, he hears you. I was scared to death facing this charge at age 56 but was greeted with a smile, a war...
Posted by Samie | November 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Best attorney
I’m so blessed to have Rob. I highly recommend him. He always responded to my calls /text/emails n a timely manner. His office staff is great. He helped me out so much . If I ever need attorney again I will be calling him. I recommend him to everyone I know.
Posted by Mike | September 25, 2025 | Hired Attorney
SAVED ME FROM PRISON
Robert was my third lawyer. After hearing from previous lawyers that they couldn't keep out of prison, I had no hope. Then I hired Robert Bas. Mr. Robert rose to the ocassion. Not only did he get two serious felonies dropped, he kept me out of prison! I cannot thank him enough! I HIGHLY RECOMME...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Case dismissed
Thank you Rob and your team for all the help and getting my case dismissed.
Posted by anonymous | September 1, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Bas for president
If you need help and need to be rightfully represented Mr Bas is your guy he’s honest from the start to the end he’s not hard to reach my money was well spent I’m here free today able to write this review so I’m a real client that is very satisfied!
Robert Duke Bas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Robert is a hard working attorney, who zealously represents his clients. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Bas is a hard-working, knowledgeable and respected attorney. He puts his experience to use for his clients and is a great asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this attorney. Mr. Jackstadt is more than competent to handle any criminal defense case brought to him and will make any client happy they retained his services."
Family lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney at Law, Robert Bas Law Office P.C.
2007 - 2009
Assistant State's Attorney, Madison County State's Atorney's Office
Associations
2020 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Madison County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
JURY VERDICT - NOT GUILTY
JURY VERDICT - NOT GUILTY
Evidence suppressed and decision affirmed on appeal
JURY VERDICT - Not Guilty
DISMISSED
Evidence suppressed, felony charges dismissed
NOT GUILTY - TRIAL VERDICT
Murder charge dismissed
Education
N/A
Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2009
Ethical considerations - collecting and presenting evidence at trial
2008
Stages of a criminal trial
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers