Paul C. Meyers

Paul C. Meyers, ESQ., is a Chicago criminal defense lawyer at Robert J. Callahan & Associates, representing clients in felony, misdemeanor, DUI, weapons, drug, domestic violence, murder, and trafficking cases. He approaches each matter with focused research, detailed preparation, and close attention to constitutional rights. He explains charges, evidence, possible penalties, and available strategies clearly. His experience helps clients navigate investigations, negotiations, hearings, and trials while facing serious consequences in Illinois criminal courts and related court proceedings.

Paul earned his J.D. from the University of Tulsa Law in 2011. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in History and English from Tulane University in 2006. He served on the law review during law school, strengthening his research, writing, and analytical abilities. His education supports his daily study of criminal law, evolving court decisions, procedural rules, and defense strategies for clients facing complex allegations in Illinois courts and beyond.

Paul worked as an Assistant Public Defender in Kane County for six years before joining his current practice in 2017. He has personally tried more than 50 criminal cases and has participated in trials involving murder, drug trafficking, DUI, and domestic allegations. He has also obtained dismissals in more than 200 cases. His courtroom background helps him assess witnesses, challenge evidence, prepare motions, and present focused defenses for accused clients.

Paul C. Meyers writes about criminal defense for the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association. He has appeared twice as a guest on the Illinois Criminal Law Podcast. He remains committed to studying changes in criminal law and developing useful defense tools. His representation emphasizes informed advice, responsive communication, and determined protection of each client’s rights throughout demanding criminal proceedings from consultation through negotiation, motion practice, and trial.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate Attorney, Robert J Callahan | Chicago Defense Lawyer
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Kane County Bar Association
• Member, Chicago Bar Association
• Member, Law Review

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Texas

Education

• University of Tulsa College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Tulane University
  B.A. in History & English

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