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.
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
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315 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
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Posted by Laura | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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 Adam | September 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Highly Recommend!
Shortly after a divorce I put myself in a terrible position dealing with a DUI charge and 6 other additional charges. After Robert was recommended to me, I immediately hired him. His staff are top-tier and get back to you promptly and are very friendly. Rob is the most professional and compassionate ...
Posted by anonymous | August 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Attorney Robert Bas demonstrates utmost professionalism , compassion and tenacity
Early in 2020, as I was struggling with an unwanted divorce, I found myself in a traffic situation facing charges of a DUI. I immediately sought out Attorney Robert Bas’s assistance as he was suggested with high recommendations from a dear friend who happens to be an Attorney that primarily serves i...
Posted by Damon wheat | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Excellent lawyer
Great lawyer good as it gets got my dui conviction overturned in effingham Illinois got my drivers license reinstated wonderful job ! Still sends me Christmas card every year !Thank you Robert bas!!
Posted by anonymous | May 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
EXCELLENT REPENSTATION
After talking too many lawyers I spoke with Robert and he really put me at ease. He explain my case and possible outcomes very thoroughly. He was honest and straightforward. I was facing a DUI charge that would not only cause me to lose my job but potentially end up with jail time. He worked hard and...
"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
2009 - Present
Attorney at Law, Robert Bas Law Office P.C.
2007 - 2009
Assistant State's Attorney, Madison County State's Atorney's Office
2020 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2006 - Present
Madison County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
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
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Juris Doctor
2009
Ethical considerations - collecting and presenting evidence at trial
2008
Stages of a criminal trial
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