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 anonymous | April 01, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Honest and up front
Mr. BAs helped me out tremendously in a DUI case in 2022. He told me what I'm he could do for me and what he thought he could get the charge dropped to. And sure enough the outcome was exactly what he had said. He was up front and honest the first day we met and he looked at my case. I highly recomme...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Integrity, Professional, Compassion
Late in 2021, I got charged with criminal battery. Robert Bas took my case and immediately dove into helping me. He was professional though out and helped to answer any questions I had in a timely manner. He was extremely compassionate and always ensured I was informed of my case. I would recommend a...
Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Integrity, Professionalism & Excellent Representation
Mr. Robert Bas has represented our family on several occasions over the past 6 years. We have the utmost confidence in his knowledge of the law and in his ability to represent us with the best possible outcome. He is firm, fair, consistent and courteous in his dealings with clients and displays he hi...
Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
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...
Posted by L.F. | January 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great service; Helped my daughter get out of jail
From the first telephone call, Mr. Bas was very clear on how he would be able to help my daughter who was in Bond County Jail. He was efficient, explained the process very detailed and provided the results we were looking for in a short amount of time. I highly recommend Robert Bas for any criminal...
"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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