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Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

Posted on September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations
Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations

Five Individuals Charged in Federal Court in Chicago With Assaulting or Resisting Federal Agents Engaged in Immigration Enforcement Operations Five individuals have been charged in federal court in Chicago with assaulting or forcibly resisting federal agents who were engaged in immigration enforcement operations in Broadview, Ill. over the weekend. The defendants were among a crowd…

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Fighting for Duped Man’s Freedom and Future

Posted on September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fighting for Duped Man’s Freedom and Future

Fighting for Duped Man’s Freedom and Future By Laura Reichel A desperate Chicago man was facing a severe crisis after learning he had been burdened with crushing child support payments and arrearages for a child who was not even his own child. Fearing losing everything, his license, his job, and his freedom, he reached out…

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity

Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Present on Vacating Voluntary Acknowledgements of Paternity By: Laura Reichel 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 September 18th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The keynote…

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Father’s Role Affirmed, Family Stability Preserved  

Posted on September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Father’s Role Affirmed, Family Stability Preserved  

Father’s Role Affirmed, Family Stability Preserved   By: Laura Reichel For many dads, the letters DCFS bring more than just anxiety; they unleash a nightmare of fear, doubt, and the possibility of losing the person they cherish most. This was the reality for a devoted dad who suddenly felt himself branded as dangerous and unfit.  Terrified…

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Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges

Posted on September 7, 2025September 7, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges
Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges

Alleged Boss of Violent Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Narcoterrorism, Drug, and Firearm Charges A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of a violent faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on narcoterrorism, drug, and firearm charges.  Oscar Manuel Gasatelum Iribe, also known as “El Musico,” oversaw the importation…

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A Native American Father’s Rights Upheld, A Family’s Heritage Preserved

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on A Native American Father’s Rights Upheld, A Family’s Heritage Preserved

A Native American Father’s Rights Upheld, A Family’s Heritage Preserved By Laura Reichel  The moments a father shares with his children are priceless, shaping memories that last a lifetime. Sadly, not every father is given the chance to be there when it matters most.  A devoted father was faced with this heartbreaking reality when his…

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Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering
Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering

Former Chicago Attorney Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Tax Fraud and Witness Tampering A former Chicago attorney has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for committing tax fraud, attempting to tamper with a witness, and violating a court order. Michael Abramson provided more than…

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Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud
Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud

Man Sentenced to a Year and a Half in Federal Prison for Covid-Relief Fraud A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a man to a year and half in prison for scheming to fraudulently obtain nearly $2 million in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In 2020, Samuel…

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Leving team protected dad’s daughter from danger and restored his peace of mind

Posted on August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team protected dad’s daughter from danger and restored his peace of mind

Leving team protected dad’s daughter from danger and restored his peace of mind By: Laura Reichel A devoted father, terrified that his daughter’s safety was at risk, turned to attorney Jeffery Leving for help. The Leving legal team stepped in, fought relentlessly on his behalf, and won—protecting his young daughter and ensuring that this father…

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Children of divorce caught in the middle during the holidays

Posted on August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Children of divorce caught in the middle during the holidays

Children of divorce caught in the middle during the holidays  By Jeffery M. Leving Despite Hollywood images of happy families sitting around a large table for holiday meals, the reality is that about 50% of couples end up divorced. So, while I am not trying to be a holiday Grinch, I am pointing out the…

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Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother

Dad reunited with grieving children after tragic death of mother By Laura Reichel In a case marked by both heartbreak and hope, a devoted father sought help in reuniting with his children after the untimely passing of their mother. In the midst of this tragedy, he was painfully kicked out of his children’s lives by…

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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule
Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar to Address Complex Litigation Motions and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule By Laura Reichel 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 August 20th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago….

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Leving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son

Leaving team saved dad’s future and his bond with his son By Laura Reichel A Chicago father was faced with the most difficult period of his life following his divorce. Dad was horrified when he realized that he was ordered to pay an exorbitant amount of child support — far more than he could ever pay….

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Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad

Posted on August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad

Social media victim won— Leving team vacated stalking no-contact order for dad By Laura Reichel A father residing in New Jersey suddenly found himself the subject of a stalking no-contact order issued by an Illinois court, even though he’d never set foot in Illinois. Confused and terrified of being incarcerated, dad immediately contacted attorney Jeffery…

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Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud

Posted on August 2, 2025August 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud
Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud

Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts Five Individuals for Alleged Covid-Relief Fraud A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted five individuals for allegedly fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in small business loans and other benefits under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act. George Kavroulakis, Athanasios Intzes, Adam Jaber, Hassan Kurdi and…

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Dad won in court for his daughter

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad won in court for his daughter

Dad won in court for his daughter By Laura Reichel When a child’s future hangs in the balance, every moment counts. This was the dilemma faced by a dedicated dad who, after learning that his eleven-year-old daughter was struggling academically, called the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.  for help protecting his daughter’s future….

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Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions

Posted on July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions
Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Five Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions

Man Sentenced to Seven and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Robbing Suburban Chicago Banks and  Financial Institutions A man who robbed four banks and a credit unions in the Chicago suburbs has been sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prison, the Illinois U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros announced Monday….

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Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt

Posted on July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt

Leving team court victory protected dad from crushing debt By Laura Reichel A distraught father was horrified to learn that his ex was trying to saddle him with many thousands of dollars in her attorney’s fees—money he simply didn’t have, and that would have devastated him financially and more. Desperate and overwhelmed, he turned to…

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