Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyer, Robert Callahan, and His Associates Succeed in The Courtroom.
During Robert J. Callahan’s 23 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. Call Us For Help with Your Criminal Case Now – (312) 322-9000.
Robert J Callahan was recently selected as one of the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in the Country. The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers.
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.
Our techniques are highly effective because they always reveal inconsistencies in police investigations. Mistakes, misconceptions, and even blatant lies are not uncommon and 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.
Our attorney-client conversations give us the chance to put ourselves in our client’s shoes, but we don’t stop there. We also know how to put ourselves in the shoes of the police and the prosecution. This allows us to strategize from a multitude of angles and gives us an advantage for winning and winning is what we’re passionate about.
Robert J Callahan wins Stilwell Murder Trial
Cody Stilwell, the 21-year-old man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s stepfather in 2014, was acquitted on Friday almost 25 months to the day after he was first arrested. The jury took less than three hours to come back with the not guilty verdict. Stilwell was shackled and led out of the courtroom, showing little emotion as if in disbelief that he was going to spend the Memorial Day weekend at home with his family. A family member of David Kennett II, whom Stilwell stabbed — he said it was in self-defense — began sobbing and needed help out of the courtroom. Tears were also shed on Stillwell’s behalf. Read Full Article on Digital Journal
Common Issues for Those Charged with a Crime
Addressed by Robert J Callahan
- Self Representation is Never a Good Idea.
- An Attorney has to be Devoid of Emotions during the Trial Process.
- Common Mistakes committed during the Trial Process
- When charged with a crime, you are presumed innocent. The burden of proof lies with the state or the accuser.
- What you should do when contacted by the Police.
- Common Misconceptions people have when approaching an Attorney.
- Qualities to be expected in a Good Attorney.
- An overview of Criminal Defense Law in Chicago with Attorney Robert Callahan.
Our Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers Now Address Cases Involving:
Felony Narcotics Cases, Misdemeanor Drug Charges, All Misdemeanor Offenses
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- Expunging Criminal Records
- Clemency in Illinois
- Illinois DUI
- Weapons Charges
- Assault and Battery
- Murder
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- Embezzlement
- Fraud
- Violent Crimes
- Federal Crimes and Charges
- White Collar Criminal Cases
- Illinois State Charges
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We Achieve Success in the Courtroom.
We achieve success for our clients through a practice that focuses on hands-on investigation and research. I’ve developed these strategies and techniques over the past 23 years. They give myself and my firm an advantage over the prosecution AND other attorneys.
What are they?
First, we get every single police report related to the accusation. We subpoena the 911 and dispatch recordings.
We go out to the crime scene. Photographs are taken. Witnesses are interviewed. Measurements are made. Then, we LISTEN to our client’s side of the story. 
Our techniques are highly effective because they almost always reveal inconsistencies in the police investigation. Mistakes, misconceptions and even outright lies are not uncommon.
Our team understands that cross-examination requires intense preparation coupled with well thought out trial strategy. These are implemented along with nearly two decades of courtroom experience.
All of the above requires strong communication between client and attorney. We focus on being highly available to our clients.
We’ll put ourselves not only in your shoes, but also in the shoes of the police and prosecution to help us understand and fight your case.
All of the above help us to WIN CRIMINAL DEFENSE CASES IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.
Our Chicago Criminal Defense Lawyers Now Address Cases Involving:
- Executive Clemency and Expungement of Criminal Records throughout Illinois and Cook County
- Felony Narcotics Cases
- Misdemeanor Drug Charges
- All Misdemeanor Offenses
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.