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Click on the criminal defense case victory links below to learn more about how we won each case.
Recently Won Cases
(Actual Dates and Cases)
February 2023
Class X Predatory Sexual Assault of a Child – CASE DISMISSED
Solicitation of Unlawful Business – CASE DISMISSED
January 2023
Class 4 Felony Possession of a Controlled Substance – CASE DISMISSED
Battery – CASE DISMISSED Unlawful use of a Weapon in an airport – CASE DISMISSED
December 2022
Battery – CASE DISMISSED
November 2022
Unlawful use of a Weapon in an airport – CASE DISMISSED
Reckless Conduct – CASE DISMISSED
Possession of Ammunition – CASE DISMISSED
September 2022
Unlawful Use of a Weapon – CASE DISMISSED
Trespass – CASE DISMISSED
August 2022:
Class 3 Felony Retail Theft Charges – CASE DISMISSED
June 2022:
Theft and Possession of Bank Identification Card – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Criminal Damage to Property – CASE DISMISSED
Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Class 4 Felony Unlawful Use of Weapon – NOT GUILTY
Class 1 Felony Possession of an Controlled Substance – CASE DISMISSED
Domestic Battery – CASE DISMISSED
Theft and Possession of Bank Identification Card – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
May 2022
First Degree Murder – CASE DISMISSED
Class 4 Felony Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – CASE DISMISSED
Assault – CASE DISMISSED
Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapon by a Felon – CASE DISMISSED
Violation of Concealed Carry Permit – CASE DISMISSED
First Degree Murder – REDUCED TO ARMED ROBBERY
April 2022
Class 4 Felony Criminal Damage to Property – REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR
Unlawful Use of Weapon – CASE DISMISSED
March 2022
Aggravated Assault – CASE DISMISSED
February 2022
Class 4 Felony Unlawful Use of Weapon – REDUCED TO A MISDEMEANOR
Domestic Battery – CASE DISMISSED
Class 3 Felony Theft – NOT GUILTY
JANUARY 2022
DUI- Class A Misdemeanor – Dismissed
Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – Dismissed
DECEMBER 2021
Domestic Battery – Class A Misdemeanor – Dismissed
NOVEMBER 2021
Battery- Bodily Harm – Class A Misdemeanor- Dismissed
OCTOBER 2021
Violation of Order of Protection – Class A Misdemeanor- Bench Trial- Not Guilty
Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor- Dismissed
SEPTEMBER 2021
Domestic Battery-Bodily Harm- Class A Misdemeanor – Bench Trial- Not Guilty
Possession of Controlled Substance- Class 4 Felony – Dismissed
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – Dismissed
AUGUST 2021
Manufacturing and Delivery of 900+ grams of Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Heroin – CASE DISMISSED
Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – Entered into Veteran’s Treatment Court
JULY 2021
Disorderly Conduct – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
JUNE 2021:
Theft and Possession of Bank Identification Card – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Retail Theft- Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle – Ordinance Violation – CASE DISMISSED
Criminal Damage to Property – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
MAY 2021:
Domestic Violence Order of Protection – CASE DISMISSED
Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
APRIL 2021:
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – REDUCED TO CLASS A MISDEMEANOR WITH SUPERVISION
Theft – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
Theft By Deception – Class 3 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
Identity Theft – Class 3 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
Domestic Battery – Bodily Harm – Class A misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
MARCH 2021:
Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
FEBRUARY 2021:
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
November 2020
Possession of a Controlled Substance – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
October 2020
Leaving the Scene – Class A Felony – CASE DISMISSED
No Stalking Petition – VACATED
Aggravated UUW – Class 4 Felony – FINDING NO PROBABLE CAUSE
Aggravated UUW – Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED
September 2020
Disorderly Conduct – CASE DISMISSED
August 2020
Aggravated UUW – Class 4 – FINDING NO PROBABLE CAUSE
JULY 2020
MB and son JB – Murder Charges ruled self defense after hearing – CASE DISMISSED
Applied for Clemency on Cannabis charges – CLEMENCY GRANTED
Three (3) separate cases of manufacturing/delivery of cocaine – Class 1 felonies – CASE DISMISSED
MARCH to JUNE COURTS CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
APRIL 2020
Violation of Order of Protection- Class A misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Leaving the Scene of Accident- Class A misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Felony Sealing – GRANTED
Felony Gun Case Sealing – GRANTED
Battery- class A misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
Aggravated Sexual Abuse Investigation – NOT CHARGED
March 2020
JB – Class X- MDMA/Ecstasy Possession with Intent to Deliver – looking at 6-30 years IDOC – CASE DISMISSED
Disorderly Conduct – CASE DISMISSED
Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
February 2020
MF -1st Degree Murder – ACQUITTED
Battery to a child – CASE DISMISSED
Order of Protection – CASE DISMISSED
Possession of Cannabis – Class 4 Felony; Unlawful Possession of Weapon – CASE DISMISSED
Deceptive Practices – Class 4 felony – CASE DISMISSED
DUI – REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING
January 2020
AW – Aggravated Arson-class X – Dismissed
Criminal Trespass to Land – Class A Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED
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Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer, Robert Callahan and His Associates Succeed in The Courtroom.
During Robert J. Callahan’s 25 years of practice as a Chicago criminal defense lawyer, he has developed highly effective strategies and techniques that have helped him achieve success for his clients. His process, which focuses on hands-on investigation and in-depth research, gives him and his firm an advantage over the prosecution and other attorneys. Because of their proficiency, Robert J. Callahan and his associates have earned respect from their clients and a reputation for success in the courtroom.
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How We Win Cases
First, we gather every single police report related to the accusation and subpoena 911 and dispatch recordings. Then, we go to the crime scene, take photographs, record measurements, and interview witnesses. After a thorough investigation, we listen attentively to our client’s side of the story.
The techniques we use are highly effective because they always reveal inconsistencies in police investigations. Mistakes, misconceptions, and even blatant lies are not uncommon are frequently exposed during our exhaustive research.
Our team understands that cross-examination requires intense preparation coupled with a well-thought-out and farsighted trial strategy. These efforts are implemented along with the expertise acquired from over two decades of courtroom experience.
Our process requires strong communication with our clients. We pride ourselves on being available and responsive and know that being on the same page aids in achieving desirable outcomes.
Attorney-client conversations give us the chance to put ourselves in our client’s shoes, but we don’t stop there. We also understand and analyze the case from the perspective of the police and the prosecution. This allows us to strategize from a multitude of angles and gives us an advantage for winning.
We are passionate about winning. We take on fewer cases, which allows us to devote the attention and meticulous planning needed to succeed.
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Common Issues for Those Charged with a Crime
Addressed by Robert J Callahan
Our Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers Now Address Cases Involving:
Felony Narcotics Cases, Misdemeanor Drug Charges, All Misdemeanor Offenses
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The FBI has Questioned me; do I need an attorney?
If the Federal Bureau of Investigations has already questioned you, you may. The answer to this question lay in whether the FBI has reason to suspect you in the commission of a crime.
There could be a few reasons the FBI wanted to ask you some questions. These include:
- General information – If you happened to be near to where a crime was committed, you may have some general, linking information which will help in their investigation. You may have nothing to do with the crime and are not even considered a suspect. But investigators often question everyone who may know anything.
- Specific Information – Investigators may have uncovered your name in connection with a crime. They may not suspect you of anything, but may believe you have information useful to their investigation. You may be aware of this knowledge or not.
- You Are a Suspect – Legally, investigators have an obligation to inform you that you are a suspect. However, this does not always happen, as attested by the numerous Supreme Court challenges along these lines.