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Robert J. Hills

Robert J. Hills

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
  • Insurance Defense, White Collar Crime, Criminal Law
  • Illinois
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Practice Areas
Insurance Defense
White Collar Crime
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Additional Practice Areas
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Disputed Trusts, Estates, and Guardianships
Video Conferencing
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Teams
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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7th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney / Partner
Westervelt, Johnson, Nicholl & Keller, LLC
- Current
CJA Panel Attorney
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- Current
Attorney
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
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Attorney / Shareholder
Johnson, Bunce & Noble, P.C.
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Law Clerk
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Education
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
J.D. (2010) | Law
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Honors: Journal of Practical & Clinical Law, Senior Business Editor
Activities: Business Law Society
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DePaul University
B.S. (2005) | Commerce
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Activities: Sigma Alpha Epsilon
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Awards
Emerging Lawyer
Leading Lawyers Magazine
Board Member of the Year
Thomas M. Cooley Journal of Practical & Clinical Law
Professional Associations
American Inns of Court - Abraham Lincoln Inn, Peoria, IL
Member
- Current
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Peoria County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Illinois State Bar Association
- Current
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Heart of Illinois United Way
Chair - Marketing & Communications Committee
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Itoo Society
Board of Directors
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Heart of Illinois United Way
Executive Chair, Generation United
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Heart of Illinois United Way
Board of Directors
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Publications
Articles & Publications
U.S. Department of Transportation Joins Global Relief Efforts in Haiti
ABA Transportation Committee Quarterly
Speaking Engagements
Basic Trial Presentation, The Nuts & Bolts of Trial Practice, United States Courthouse; Peoria, IL
Abraham Lincoln Inn of Court
Jury Selection in Illinois Courts, The Nuts & Bolts of Trial Practice, United States Courthouse; Peoria, IL
Abraham Lincoln Inn of Court
Social Media
Contact & Map
Westervelt, Johnson, Nicholl & Keller, LLC
411 Hamilton Blvd.
Suite 1400
Peoria, IL 61602
Telephone: (309) 671-3550
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: COVID-19 Notice: We are doing our part to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus by placing the health of our clients, staff, and attorneys as a top priority. Virtual consultations are available! Just ask when scheduling your appointment.
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