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Repealing parental notification for abortion law deprives girls of fathers’ support  

Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Repealing parental notification for abortion law deprives girls of fathers’ support  
Repealing parental notification for abortion law deprives girls of fathers’ support  

Repealing parental notification for abortion law deprives girls of fathers’ support   By Jeffery M. Leving The Illinois House and Senate just passed a bill which would repeal Illinois’ parental notification for abortion law, and have sent that bill to Governor JB Pritzker for his signature, thus creating a new law. The parental notification law…

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Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights

Posted on October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights
Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights

Leving joins Darryl Dennard on local radio to discuss Father’s Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving will be on the radio with Darryl Dennard this weekend Saturday and Sunday Oct. 30 and 31, 2021 on three radio stations. Leving, advocate of Fathers Rights, will be discussing fatherhood and his successes in bringing about legislative reforms. Leving co-authored…

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Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation

Posted on October 22, 2021October 22, 2021 By Guest Columnist No Comments on Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation
Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation

Kids of divorce at risk over vaccine litigation Children in divorce are at risk in vaccine litigation. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving discusses why its an important issue that must be addressed. Leving’s website is www.DadsRights.com. By Jeffery M. Leving I appreciate the feeling of powerlessness expressed by parents, especially divorced and separated fathers who want…

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Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend

Posted on October 14, 2021October 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend
Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend

Dad rescues daughter from mother’s violent boyfriend A scared dad sought help to rescue his 8-year-old daughter from the mother’s reported violent ex-convict boyfriend. Dad had been told that the mother was living just over the Illinois border, with the reported dangerous ex-convict, and dad was worried that the mother would take his daughter from…

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Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Reinhart Keynotes Legal Seminar Series at Jeffery M. Leving Firm

Posted on October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Reinhart Keynotes Legal Seminar Series at Jeffery M. Leving Firm
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Reinhart Keynotes Legal Seminar Series at Jeffery M. Leving Firm

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Reinhart Keynotes Legal Seminar Series at Jeffery M. Leving Firm The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next compelling presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Wednesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, Illinois….

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Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse

Posted on October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse
Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse

Dad rescues daughters from reported sexual exploitation and physical abuse A distraught dad contacted Chicago attorney Jeffery M. Leving to rescue his daughters. Dad told Leving that his daughters were suffering terrible abuse by the mother’s predatory boyfriend, according to Court documents. Dad said he didn’t know where to turn, but needed help for his…

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Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff

Posted on September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff
Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff

Data analysis lays out 10 facts about pre-trial Electronic Monitoring by Cook County Sheriff Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart challenges conclusions Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts and the Chicago Council of Lawyers have released a report, 10 Facts about Pretrial Electronic Monitoring in Cook County.  The report catalogs ten data-based facts about the Cook County Sheriff’s…

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Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements

Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements
Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements

Leving reflects on case saving little girl and analyzes pre-nuptial agreements Nationally renowned matrimonial attorney Jeffery M. Leving has been fighting for fathers and “at risk” children for 40 years, accumulating many court victories. “All of the cases I have litigated are important,” Leving said. “They’re important to the dads and kids whose lives we’ve…

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Falsely accused dad wins in court

Posted on September 16, 2021September 16, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Falsely accused dad wins in court
Falsely accused dad wins in court

Falsely accused dad wins in court By Robert Philip A father who was accused of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend, which could have landed him in jail and cost him his son, won his case in court. The dad was represented by Jeffery M. Leving of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. First, Leving…

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Attorney Jeffery Leving to display at Printers Row Book Fair

Posted on September 11, 2021September 11, 2021 By News Editor 1 Comment on Attorney Jeffery Leving to display at Printers Row Book Fair
Attorney Jeffery Leving to display at Printers Row Book Fair

Attorney Jeffery Leving to display at Printers Row Book Fair The Fatherhood Educational Institute founded by Attorney Jeffery Leving, will have a tent/booth at the Printers Row Literary Fest this weekend Saturday September 11, 2021 and Sunday September 12, 2021 from 10:00am – 6:00pm on both days. The Tent Booth will be located on Polk…

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Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence

Posted on September 8, 2021September 9, 2021 By Ray Hanania 5 Comments on Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence
Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence

Lightfoot shuts small businesses in futile drive to stop street gang violence Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has created a Special Task Force of Police and Inspectors to shutter Arab and minority owned businesses as a “Hail Mary” strategy to stop spiraling street gang violence. Dozens of gas stations with food sections have been shut down over…

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Leving team rescues little girl from dangerous environment

Posted on September 3, 2021September 3, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Leving team rescues little girl from dangerous environment
Leving team rescues little girl from dangerous environment

Leving team rescues little girl from dangerous environment A loving father of a 7-year old daughter was told that his little girl was living in dangerous and unsanitary conditions in another state. Frightened for his daughter’s safety, Dad turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder and president of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving…

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Lyons brothers released Monday pending investigation in backyard burials

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Lyons brothers released Monday pending investigation in backyard burials
Lyons brothers released Monday pending investigation in backyard burials

Lyons brothers released Monday pending investigation in backyard burials Two brothers who told police that they buried their mother and sister in the backyard of their Lyons home were released from police custody Monday but continue to be the subject of the death investigation. Lyons Police Chief Tom Herion said the brothers, Michael Lelko, 45,…

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Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife

Posted on August 30, 2021August 30, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife
Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife

Parental custody rights revoked from unvaccinated ex-wife FOX 32 TV News report by reporter Dane Placko details how a Cook County Judge revoked the parenting rights of a Chicago mother because she refused to get vaccinated. The FOX 32 TV News report from Placko has been re-reported by news stations and media across the country…

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Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off

Posted on August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off
Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off

Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off A great dad who was very involved in his young sons’ lives – ages 3 and 5 – suddenly found himself cut off entirely from them for no reason at all, according to court documents. Devastated, he turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…

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CLE at Leving firm to focus on winning custody trials in protecting “at risk” children

Posted on August 18, 2021August 18, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on CLE at Leving firm to focus on winning custody trials in protecting “at risk” children
CLE at Leving firm to focus on winning custody trials in protecting “at risk” children

CLE at Leving firm to focus on winning custody trials in protecting “at risk” children The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via…

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Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

Posted on August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police
Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police

Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police The shooting murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the wounding of her partner by three suspects revives calls to reinstate the death penalty for individuals who kill someone intentionally with gun. They should be put to death with no compassion. Killing these killers…

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COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

Posted on August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence
COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence

COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence The Coronavirus COVID Pandemic has had a terrible impact on our society but one overlooked aspect has been the domestic tensions it has created among couples, families and married couples. Domestic violence has intensified according to court records By Jeffery M. Leving In the early days of the pandemic,…

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