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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)

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

December 2018

Possession of Controlled Substance- Class 4 Felony – CASE DISMISSED

Possession of Cannabis – Class 4 Felony & Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class A Misdemeanor – DISMISSED

November 2018

Battery – Misdemeanor – BENCH TRIAL- NOT GUILTY

Battery – Misdemeanor – CASE DISMISSED

Battery and Obstruction of Justice – CASE DISMISSED

People v. GK, Agg Speeding – Misdemeanor – REDUCED TO PETTY OFFENSE

DUI – REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

People v. AN, DUI – REDUCED TO RECKLESS DRIVING

October 2018

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Assault – CASE DISMISSED

Felony Class 4 possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

Disorderly conduct – CASE DISMISSED

Felony aggravated DUI – NOT GUILTY

September 2018

Felony Class 3 criminal fortification of a residence or building – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT A PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of heroin – CASE DISMISSED

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

Violation of an Order of Protection – DISMISSED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Unlawful use of a weapon – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of cocaine – CASE DISMISSED

August 2018

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

July 2018

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

Driving on a suspended license – CASE DISMISSED

Possession of marijuana – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – CASE DISMISSED

June 2018

DUI – Misdemeanor – DISMISSED ON MOTION TO DISMISS 06/2018

Battery Misdemeanor – DISMISSED

Civil Forfeiture – HEARING WON – CAR RETURNED

May 2018

Pardon – GRANTED W/ LEAVE TO EXPUNGE

Battery Misdemeanor – DISMISSED – CONVINCED STATE IT WAS SELF DEFENSE

Expungement – EXPUNGEMENT GRANTED

April 2018

Executive Clemency Petition (AKA Governor’s Pardon) for Class 2 felony burglary – GRANTED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

March 2018

Class 2 unlawful use of a weapon by a felon – NOT GUILTY

February 2018

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

January 2018

Domestic battery – CASE DISMISSED

December 2017

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Class X Felony Cannabis Case – NOT GUILTY

November 2017

Class X Aggravated discharge of a firearm and Unlawful Use of Weapon by a Felon NOT GUILTY

October 2017

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 3 felony possession of a controlled substance – finding of no probable cause at a preliminary hearing – CASE DISMISSED

Trespass – CASE DISMISSED

Retail theft – CASE DISMISSED

September 2017

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

August 2017

Attempt murder – NOT GUILTY

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Unlawful use of a weapon – CASE DISMISSED

Theft – CASE DISMISSED

Domestic Battery – CASE DISMISSED

July 2017

Class 4 Felony possession of cannabis with intent to deliver – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AFTER A PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Retail theft – CASE DISMISSED

Unlawful use of a weapon – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 felony possession of a controlled substance – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT A PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

June 2017

Motion to Suppress Granted – CLASS X FELONY NARCOTICS CASE DISMISSED

May 2017

Battery – CASE DISMISSED

Class 4 possession of a controlled substance – FINDING OF NO PROBABLE CAUSE AT A PRELIMINARY HEARING – CASE DISMISSED

The Chicago Criminal Defense Attorneys Scholarship

Name: Robert J Callahan
Address: 53 W Jackson Blvd # 1442, Chicago, IL, 60604
Telephone: (312) 322-9000
Price range: $$

The Chicago Criminal Defense Attorneys of Robert J. Callahan and Associates are proud to offer a scholarship, The Chicago Criminal Defense Attorneys Scholarship to deserving Illinois high school seniors, college and law school students who author winning essays in our first annual Criminal Defense Scholarship Essay Contest.

Students who enter our contest will write one essay on the topic of criminal law and post to their personal social media accounts with a link back to this page, which is explained in more detail on the submission form.

Click Here To Submit Your Scholarship Entry

Our goal is to support students’ educational efforts while raising awareness about important issues dealing with criminal justice. We feel the best way to promote all applicants and the scholarship is by using social media. If you do not win this scholarship other’s may see the time and thought put in on an important topic in our society and it can live on via social media. Plus maybe your story inspires another hopeful criminal law student in the future. Please carefully read through our contest rules below and do not let the deadlines pass without taking advantage of this exciting opportunity.

Good luck to everyone!

Robert J. Callahan

Timeline

Essay submissions open: April 1, 2016
Essay submissions close: July 31, 2016
Announcement of Winners: August 15, 2016

Prizes

There will be three scholarships awarded to winning essays in the amounts of:

First Prize $1,000
Second Prize $250

Type of Scholarships

Each winner of this essay contest will be awarded a check from the law firm of Robert J. Callahan and Associates. The check will be made out to your registered school.
These funds must be used to pay for school tuition and / or school-related expenses.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an award in our essay contest, you must be:

18 years old or older
Be a U.S. citizen and permanent resident of the State of Illinois
A current high school senior registered at an Illinois high school; or
A current student enrolled at an Illinois college or law school

Additionally, you must:

Verify you have read and understand the Robert J. Callahan and Associates Scholarship Essay Contest Rules by submitting a signed and scanned copy of our downloadable Application Form.

Submit a readable copy of your essay (only one essay per student is allowed).
Submit a digital photo (.jpg) of yourself.
Post your essay to some form of your personal social media.

Please submit your application form, essay and photo by the deadline of July 31, 2016. Please use “Scholarship Essay Contest” in the subject line of your e-mail.

Essay Length / Limit

The essay must be no fewer than 500 and no more than 1,500 words long. Again, only one essay per student is allowed to be entered.

Essay Content

The essay you write must focus on the topic:

Criminal defense law in the United States, specifically Illinois

Your essay should:

Address these questions:

With the advancement in technology, what are some of the threats to those charged with a crime?
Is technology more reliable in the criminal law investigations?
Describe any personal experiences you have with criminal law and possible risks associated with implementing the new technology.
Please cite any statistics, surveys, studies or news stories that support your points.

Selection Process

All application forms, essays, and photos must be submitted to CriminalDefenseScholarship@gmail.com by the deadline of Saturday, June 15, 2016.
The essays will then be judged by Robert J. Callahan and Associates. The judging will be based on accuracy, grammar, style, and originality.
Judges will look for clear, original essays that are logically organized and well-supported.
The judges will select the top three essays based on the above criteria. These essays will be divided into two groups:

Our top two prize winners

We will notify all three winners of their selection on July 15, 2016. On that same date, a page will go live on the news section of https://www.defenselawyersite.com/chicago-criminal-defense-attorney/ which will display the essays written by the winners. We will also post any relevant social media about the contests and entries at this page. For more information about the Chicago Criminal Defense Attorneys Scholarship please contact Robert J. Callahan and Associates at this email address – CriminalDefenseScholarship@gmail.com.

Click Here To Submit Your Scholarship Entry