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Federal Jury in Chicago convicts man of robbing bank in Lake County, Ill. Francisco Martinez entered a First Midwest Bank branch in Round Lake, Ill., on Dec. 20, 2021, and handed the teller a folded piece of paper that read, “40k, 30 seconds, no tricks, go now.” Martinez then raised his shirt, showing what appeared…
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Dad’s victory protected son’s academic future By Laura Reichel A concerned father found himself in a stressful situation after he discovered that his ex didn’t enroll their son back in school. Worried about his son’s future, dad called the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. for help. They fought for dad and his son…
Chicago dad’s court victory kept sons safe at home By Laura Reichel A terrified Chicago dad feared losing his children forever after their mother threatened to take them from him. Dad was horrified at possibly losing his boys forever. The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. fought for them in court and won, safeguarding…
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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar: Utilizing Artificial Intelligence in Family Law Cases 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 May 21st at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. The keynote CLE speaker, distinguished matrimonial Managing…
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Dad who feared losing son forever, won in court, keeping son in the U.S. By Laura Reichel An Illinois father wanted to keep his little boy from being ripped from his loving home and whisked out of the country, where he feared he’d never see his son again. Desperate, he called attorney Jeffery Leving for…
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Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of Trump’s Targeted Cuts Chicago is seeing some of its lowest homicide numbers since 1962, according to the City of Chicago. In April, 20 homicides were recorded. That brings the total number of people slain to 116, which are 35 people fewer than last year. One…
Dad released from prison, reunited with son and freed from child support By Laura Reichel A father released from prison reached out for help in reconnecting with his fifteen-year-old son, whom he hadn’t seen in over a decade. When dad tried contacting the child’s mother, hoping to reunite with his son, he was horrified to…
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Dad won in court after ex reportedly tried to erase him from daughter’s life By Laura Reichel A loving father found himself in a horrifying situation, fearing that he was the victim of parental alienation. Dad reported that his ex constantly interfered with his attempts to be with his 7-year-old daughter and used his little…
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Leving team reunited father and son after little boy kidnapped By Laura Reichel A Chicago dad was desperate for help after his ex reportedly kidnapped his son and fled to an unknown location in Arizona. Frightened of losing his son forever and concerned about his safety, dad turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help….
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Leving Matrimonial Law Seminar: Essential Practice Strategies to Best Represent Clients in Complex Family Law Cases 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 April 15th at 6:30 p.m. CST at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago.The Law Offices…
Out-of-state divorced dad feared for his kids’ safety, won court order to protect them By Laura Reichel A concerned divorced father was horrified to discover that his children were living in a reported dangerous home in life-threatening conditions. Fearing for his children’s safety, this dad immediately called attorney Jeffery M. Leving for help in protecting…
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Men can be Victims of Domestic Abuse Too By Jeffery M. Leving and Arthur S. Kallow The conviction of a former ballerina who had been charged with second-degree murder and convicted by a jury of manslaughter in the shooting death of her estranged husband in Florida has generated a lot of interest, playing out like a typical…
Federal Indictment Charges Two Men with Assaulting and Robbing U.S. Postal Service Mail Carrier in Chicago A federal grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly assaulting and robbing a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Chicago. Kyler Reese and Chaun Allen robbed the mail carrier on Nov. 16, 2022, according to an indictment unsealed…
Leving Team saved Dad’s Son from living with Reported Predator – Registered Sex Offender! By Laura Reichel A desperate Dad called attorney Jeffery Leving for help after discovering his ex planned to take their son away from him to live with her and her new boyfriend, who was a registered sex offender! The Leving legal…
Leving team protected two little boys, keeping them safe at home with dad By Laura Richel A father’s greatest fear is losing his children forever. For many fathers, this fear risks becoming a reality especially if dad and the mother of the children have separated. This was the case for a worried father, who feared…
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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Use of 503g Trusts in Family Law Cases CHICAGO – 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 March 20th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 225 W. Wacker Drive in Chicago. Matrimonial attorney…
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Leving team won fight to keep little girl safe with dad, where she belongs By Laura Reichel A father’s main concern is the safety and well-being of his child. There is nothing more precious in life to a father than knowing that his child is safe, healthy, and happy. Unfortunately for a Chicago father, his…
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Investigation leads to aggravated vehicular hijacking arrest A Country Club Hills man on Tuesday (March 4, 2025) was charged with felony aggravated vehicular hijacking stemming from an incident that occurred in September in Tinley Park. Police said Jamal Britton, 33, approached a 27-year-old man as he was leaving work Sept. 11 in the 18700 block…
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