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Leving Team Won a Little Boy’s Safe Return Home

Posted on August 8, 2026August 8, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team Won a Little Boy’s Safe Return Home
Leving Team Won a Little Boy’s Safe Return Home

Leving Team Won a Little Boy’s Safe Return Home By Laura Reichel There are few things that are more heartbreaking for a father than losing his child and feeling powerless to protect him. For this dad, that nightmare became real after the mother of his two-year-old son absconded with the boy out of Illinois and…

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Court Victory: Grandson Safeguarded From Danger after Mother’s Tragic Death

Posted on July 28, 2026July 28, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Court Victory: Grandson Safeguarded From Danger after Mother’s Tragic Death
Court Victory: Grandson Safeguarded From Danger after Mother’s Tragic Death

Court Victory: Grandson Safeguarded From Danger after Mother’s Tragic Death By Jeffery M. Leving Following the shooting death of his mother, a young boy was placed in the care of his uncle—what should have been a safe and stable arrangement. Instead, it quickly became a reported source of fear for his grandfather. He was alarmed…

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United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances

Posted on June 3, 2026June 3, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances
United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances

United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances  Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today issued a rare Special Report confirming what he has already stated publicly in response to intense press interest and inquiries:  He has never appeared before any grand…

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Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls

Leving Team’s Victory Safeguarded the Future of Two Young Girls By Laura Reichel Every child deserves stability, security, and the financial support necessary to grow and thrive. Yet too often, that foundation is threatened. In this case, two young girls were at risk of being denied the support they deserved and needed until the Leving…

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Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims

Posted on February 23, 2026February 23, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims

Leving Law Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Identifying Potential Medical Negligence and Catastrophic Injury Claims By Laura Reichel CHICAGO — The nationally acclaimed Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on February 25th at 6:30 p.m. CST at 225 W….

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Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time

Posted on February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time

Leving Legal Team Protected Falsely Accused Dad: No Jail Time By Laura Reichel A terrified Chicago father found himself facing one of his biggest nightmares – the loss of his freedom and jail time. Desperate, he called attorney Jeffery Leving to safeguard his liberty and protect his future. The Leving legal team fought for him…

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Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter

Posted on September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter

Court vacates order of protection, reuniting dad and daughter By Laura Reichel The bond between a father and his child is irreplaceable. When that bond is threatened, the stakes could not be any higher.  A devoted father was horrified to discover that his ex had filed and obtained an order of protection against him under…

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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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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 protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court

Posted on July 31, 2025July 31, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court

Leving team protected dad from unsubstantiated mental health accusations in court By: Laura Reichel A devoted father became frantic after he was suddenly cut off from his son due to hurtful accusations. Scared of losing his son, dad immediately contacted attorney Jeffery Leving for help in defending and reuniting him with his child. The Leving…

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Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day

Posted on June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day

Often overlooked single fathers deserve praise this Father’s Day By Jeffery M. Leving This Father’s Day I’d like to pay tribute to a certain segment of fathers that is often overlooked — single and divorced fathers who are raising their children. We often hear about single and divorced mothers who raise their children and while…

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Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs

Posted on May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs
Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs

Hastings supports legislation to lower prescription drug costs State Senator Michael E. Hastings is supporting two significant pharmacy bills aimed at protecting patient access to pharmacies and health care services by hospitals engaged in the federal 340B program. “Excessive and flat-out unfair prices are being set on prescription drugs with no accountability,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort)….

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Chicago dad reunited with missing daughters

Posted on May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago dad reunited with missing daughters
Chicago dad reunited with missing daughters

Chicago dad reunited with missing daughters By: Laura Reichel A father who was happily raising his teenage daughters faced his worst nightmare – his children were gone. Terrified for his daughters’ safety, dad called attorney Jeffery Leving for help. The Leving legal team fought for dad in and out of court and won, reuniting dad…

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Dad who feared losing son forever, won in court, keeping son in the U.S. 

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Dad who feared losing son forever, won in court, keeping son in the U.S. 
Dad who feared losing son forever, won in court, keeping son in the U.S. 

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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Leving Team saved Dad’s Son from living with Reported Predator – Registered Sex Offender!

Posted on March 28, 2025March 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Team saved Dad’s Son from living with Reported Predator – Registered Sex Offender!

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…

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Leving team gained court-ordered parenting time for dad who had none

Posted on January 31, 2025February 1, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving team gained court-ordered parenting time for dad who had none

Leving team gained court-ordered parenting time for dad who had none By Laura Reichel A dad and his girlfriend were together for many years, and had two children, a boy and a girl, who are now both adolescents. After the relationship between dad and the mother ended, the children stayed with their father. Afterwards, the…

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Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media

Posted on April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media
Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media

Federal lawsuit aims to protect kids from Social media By Jeffery M. Leving SM Despite several attempts at passing legislation to protect kids on social media, I fear lawmakers have not been able to get much of anything passed. Now, 33 states have banded together with the same objective — protecting kids — and are…

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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested cases

Posted on March 20, 2024March 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested cases
Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested cases

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested 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 Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The keynote CLE speaker will…

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