The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. - Chicago, IL

Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., in Chicago, Illinois, is a nationally prominent family law firm with a hard-earned reputation for protecting the rights of fathers, children and families of all types through litigation and negotiation.

Our founding attorney, Jeffery M. Leving was named one of "America's Best Lawyers" by Forbes Radio. He is an accomplished divorce and family law attorney and a sought-after spokesman and advocate for fathers' rights. In 2012, President Obama awarded Leving the National Lifetime Call to Service Award for his work in advocating fatherhood. He is co-author of the Illinois Joint Custody Law as well as the Illinois Virtual Visitation Law, Right to DNA Testing Notice Law, and Unlawful Visitation or Parenting Time Interference Law. On April 26, 2012, the Illinois House of Representatives honored Leving "for his work in safeguarding the rights of fathers and protecting the welfare of children and families in this State" and for his "hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois" by adopting Resolution No. 995. The Illinois House of Representatives resolved that Leving be presented with a copy of this Resolution "as a symbol of our esteem and respect."

In 2012 the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago Kent College of Law awarded Leving with its Professional Achievement Award for outstanding achievement in the legal field. He has been featured on numerous national and regional television shows and publications. He is also the author of an Amazon #1 best-seller, Fathers' Rights, as well as the critically acclaimed books Divorce Wars and How to be a Good Divorced Dad. Leving is founder and chairman of the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood (www.responsiblefatherhood.illinois.gov/), a state commission established by the Illinois legislature to promote the positive father involvement in the lives of children.

For over 30 years, fathers and families, including well known professional athletes, politicians and entertainment personalities, have sought Leving's help in seemingless hopeless battles. The world was watching when Leving helped reunite Elian Gonzalez with his father in Cuba with the support of Presidents Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.

Leving has assembled a team of unwavering attorneys who are committed to his mission of protecting fathers' rights and assuring fairness in family law. Many of the firm's attorneys have received significant awards and accolades for their work, including the President of the United States Service Award, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Award of Merit, and the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County Award of Recognition. Our attorneys have also been honored by their peers as leaders in their field and have served as advisors on important government commissions.

Our Goal: To Obtain Justice for All Families In Divorce And Child Custody

Whether you need to obtain fair child custody terms, to modify your child support, to reunite with your children, to protect your business and assets, to refute paternity, or to enforce your rights as a parent when the other side isn't playing fair we can and will help.

While our law firm has earned our reputation fighting for fathers' rights, we protect and defend all kinds of clients, including stepparents, grandparents and others with a legitimate interest in the well being of a child, as well as executives and professionals seeking to protect their assets in divorce or paternity disputes. Our attorneys are fluent in Spanish, Polish, Ukrainian, German, or Russian and are ready to assist you.