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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78 Client Reviews
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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 | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fast, quick results delivered, everytime!
I have hired Rob twice over the last 15 years and both times he has throughly satisfied and delivered with the results he promised. My most recent case was a retail theft and within 3 months the case was dismissed! This was exactly what Rob told me he could to do for me after we initially spoke and I...
Posted by Laura | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
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 Tara | August 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
GREAT RESULT, BETTER ATTORNEY!
Mr. Robert Bas is the absolute best criminal defense lawyer in the area. He will fight for you every step of the way. It’s tough to find someone in the legal system who isn’t just a book-smart salesman. Words can’t describe how thankful I am that he fought for me until the bitter end. Do not hesitate...
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 ...
"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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