Robert Duke Bas

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Robert Duke Bas

4.9
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Edwardsville, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Drug Crime

315 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL

About Robert

Biography

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

Criminal Defense 50%

All major drug offenses; trafficking; possession with intent to distribute; conspiracy; marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines

18 years

50%
Drug Crime 25%

Includes drug forfeiture proceedings

18 years

25%
Violent Crime 25%

All violent offenses including murder, attempted murder, armed robbery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault, mob action

18 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 21 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2004

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Robert Bas Law Office, P.C.

315 North Main Street, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

baslawpc.com/

Robert Duke Bas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Andrew | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

An Assassin

Felony amended to class A misdemeanor. 15+ tickets and 3 separate misdemeanor's tossed out. A domestic battery charge I was serving probation for which was poorly handled by my attorney at the time Tom Hildebrand.(fired) I contacted Robert Bas and he entered in and got the case dismissed. I'm no fi...rst time felon or unfamiliar with the law let me just clarify that. I didn't get away or fool or lie to anybody. Robert Bas not only listened to me he heard me.I know this is how people should be treated and represented in legal matters. I have a lot more faith in the court system based on these events.Lastly he extended a payment plan that was ridiculously reasonable and I can't say it enough Thank you Robert Bas I truly appreciate you and all you did.

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent result in DUI case

The morning after being arrested for DUI, given two additional citations (one moving violation and one mechanical) and facing license suspension for a refusal to blow, I contacted a friend who is an attorney. After explaining the situation, he immediately referred me to Robert Bas. Mr Bas's thorough... questions about the facts of the case and his ability to give an immediate outline of the best defense strategy (and the range of potential outcomes) put me at ease. He provided me a task list (both items to show extenuating circumstances and to be proactive) to complete to bolster the defense. With this and his own investigation, he was able to get me the best result possible- no DUI, no license suspension and no points on my license. I highly recommend hiring Robert Bas for your legal needs.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

.16 DUI DISMISSED BY MR. BAS

I was expecting to go on court supervision for a DUI where i was twice over the legal limit. This is what the Public Defender told me. One day before my court date, I turned to Robert Bas and he investigated the cop illegally stopped me! After a hearing, Mr. Bas convinced the Judge to dismiss the ...ticket and DUI that came along afterwards! I was blown away by Robert Bas' attention to detail and aggressiveness in court. I recommend Robert to anyone who is seeking an aggressive, well-prepared lawyer!

Posted by Kenneth | August 13, 2010 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

The man with the plan

First off I would like to say that i went to a couple different lawyers before I went to bob. I was told only that I was going to be convicted and to expect the worst. I was then referred to Robert Bas who basically saved me. Not only did he get my alleged DUI offense reduced to a reckless miscond...uct, but also dismissed an alleged speeding ticket, seatbelt offense, improper lane usage, a driving on a suspended license charge, and a failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident tickets!! He was extremely helpful in not only representing me on my offenses, but also giving me helpful advice on how to avoid any future misconduct. I couldn't recommend a better attorney to represent me in any future or past encounters.

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Robert Duke Bas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Donner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Robert is a hard working attorney, who zealously represents his clients. I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Going

Family lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Steven Giacoletto

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Jason Going

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

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 Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Madison County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

PEOPLE V. W.M.

JURY VERDICT - NOT GUILTY

PEOPLE V. M.H

JURY VERDICT - NOT GUILTY

PEOPLE V. J.L. SMITH - MADISON COUNTY

Evidence suppressed and decision affirmed on appeal

PEOPLE V. J.H. - MADISON COUNTY, IL

JURY VERDICT - Not Guilty

PEOPLE V. F. Encinas - MADISON COUNTY, IL

DISMISSED

PEOPLE V. DWANNE D - CLINTON CO., IL

Evidence suppressed, felony charges dismissed

PEOPLE V. BRIAN H.

NOT GUILTY - TRIAL VERDICT

PEOPLE V. A. K. - ST. CLAIR COUNTY

Murder charge dismissed

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Education

N/A

DePaul University College of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Law Enforcement Training Legal Education

Ethical considerations - collecting and presenting evidence at trial

2008

Law Day

Stages of a criminal trial

Languages

Spanish

Activity

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