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Welcome to The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.


Named one of “America’s Best Lawyers” by Forbes Radio, Jeffery Leving is the author of two ground-breaking books, Fathers’ Rights and Divorce Wars. He co-authored the Illinois Joint Custody Law and has made frequent appearances as an expert legal analyst and commentator on CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, FOX National News, and ABC News. He is also the Chairman of the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood and President Emeritus of the Fatherhood Educational Institute.

 
 



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LATEST NEWS

LIVE APPEARANCES
Thursday, June 17, 2010
TIME: Starts at 2pm
12th Annual International Fatherhood Conference in New Orleans, LA

Jeffery Leving will be a part of an Authors roundtable to talk about his book: "Fathers’ Rights: Hard Hitting & Fair Advice for Every Father Involved in Custody Dispute" and it’s implications for the field of responsible fatherhood.

Thursday, June 10, 2010
TIME: 10:00am – 2:00 pm
2010 Men’s Health Fair
Alumni Hall
943 W. Washington
Chicago, IL
For more information: View Event Flyer

Saturday, June 5, 2010
TIME: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Fatherhood Symposium 100th Anniversary of Father’s Day (News Release)
Malcolm X College
1900 W. Van Buren
Chicago, IL
For more information: Illinois Symposium Postcard


TV APPEARANCES
Thursday, Sept 2, 2010
TIME: 7:30-8:00PM
Tune in for Mr. Leving’s Fatherhood Educational Institute Series on CAN-TV21 TONIGHT, where he will speak with attorney Scott Shell.

CALL IN #: 312-738-1060



Thursday, August 26, 2010

GUEST: Attorney Anthony D'Agostino.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

GUEST: Attorney Masah SamForay.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

GUEST: Attorney Andrey Filipowicz.


Thursday, July 29, 2010

GUEST: Attorney Maureen Gorman.


Monday, July 26, 2010

TIME: 6:15-6:30am
Mr. Leving will be on WCIU’s “You & Me This Morning” (Channel 26) talking about Interfaith Custody.

Thursday, July 22, 2010
GUEST: Attorney Catherine Delgadillo.

Thursday, July 15, 2010
GUEST: Attorney Robert Reardon.

Thursday – July 1st, 2010
GUESTS: Attorneys Timothy O’Grady and Raquel Unser.



RADIO APPEARANCES

Sunday – August 15, 2010
TIME: 4:30am CDT
Mr. Leving will be on “Real Talk” with Deborah Rhodes on Soul 106.3FM discussing fathers’ rights.

Sunday – August 15, 2010
TIME: 6am CDT
Mr. Leving will be on “Real Talk” with Deborah Rhodes on Power 92.3 FM where he’ll talk about the importance of fathers.


Saturday – July 31, 2010
TIME: 3:15am CDT
Mr. Leving will talk with Teefa on Power 92 about fathers’ rights.

Sunday – June 20, 2010

TIME: 5:00 – 6:00am CDT
Mr. Leving will talk with Ty Wansley on V103’s “Chicago Speaks,” to discuss the importance of Fathers.

Sunday – June 20, 2010
TIME: 2:00pm CDT
Listen to a Special Father’s Day edition of Jeffery Leving’s “Fathers’ Right Legal Show” with U.S. Senator Roland Burris on SOUL 106.3 or online at www.soul1063radio.com.


Sunday – June 20, 2010
TIME: 5:15pm CDT
Mr. Leving will join Geoff Pinkus on his show “Livin’ Large” on AM560 WIND. Leving will discuss Father’s Day and other topics related to men.


Saturday – June 19, 2010
TIME: 3:00pm CDT
Mr. Leving will appear on “Emilie & Friends” on WVON 1690AM where he’ll discuss father’s rights and give tips for dads who are going through a divorce. This will air LIVE from Dock’s Restaurant on 87th St. & Dan Ryan.

Tuesday – June 15
TIME: 5:00 – 6:00am CDT
Tune into 107.5 WGCI to Mr. Leving on Tony Sculfield & the Morning Riot

Sunday – May 30, 2010

TIME: 2:00pm CDT
Listen to a Memorial Day Weekend edition of Jeffery Leving’s “Fathers’ Right Legal Show” with Medal of Honor recipient Walter J. Marm and attorney James Hagler on SOUL 106.3 or online at www.soul1063radio.com.

Wednesday - May 26, 2010
Medal of Honor Recipient to Appear on Special Memorial Day Edition of Jeffery M. Leving’s Fathers’ Rights Legal Show
View: News Release

Friday - May 21, 2010
Listen to Mr. Leving’s hour long interview on Kim Kelly’s “My Crew Magazine Show” talking about Father Figures.
www.blogtalkradio.com/my-crew-magazine




8/9/10
View the Fathers' Rights Newsletter: Summer 2010 Edition
Page 1
- Page 2



7/20/10
Attorney Masah SamForay was successful in completely turning around a case where her client was barred from having access to his child by an order of protection. Because of Ms. SamForay the client now has temporary custody of the child.



7/18/10
Illinois State Rep. Paul Froehlich (D- Schaumburg) joins Jeffery Leving at his Law Firm’s annual picnic at Indian Lakes Resort




7/18/10
Judge Dorothy French and her husband, Attorney Richard F. Mallen, attend Jeffery Leving’s Law Firm’s annual picnic at Indian Lakes Resort




7/8/10
Chicago Attorney Jeffery Leving Presents Vice President Biden 2010 Fatherhood Award







7/6/10
Catch A Tiger By the Tail

6/16/10
On the 1st day of a trial, Filipowicz got an abusive mother to admit that she hit the client’s child on multiple occasions. During his questioning, the mother also admitted that she is severely mentally ill and unable to take care of herself, let alone the child. At the close of the mother’s testimony, the Judge granted the client custody due to Filipowicz’s sharp cross-examinations.

6/15/10
U.S. Senator Roland Burris to Appear on a Special Father’s Day Edition of Chicago Attorney Jeffery Leving’s “Father’s Rights Legal Show” on June 20th



6/10/10
Attorney Arthur Kallow was recognized at the Chicago Bar Association on June 9th with an award for his valuable contribution to the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

6/6/10
Jeffery Leving, Chicago attorney and Chairman of the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood, joined Congressman Danny K. Davis, U.S. Senator Roland Burris, Illinois State Senator Kimberly Lightford and Illinois State Representative LaShawn Ford on a forum panel at the 2010 Fathers Who Care: Expo for Today’s Man Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Malcolm X College. In the morning, Mr. Leving was part of a forum of panelists, lead by Congressman Davis, where he discussed parenting rights and responsibilities. Afterwards, Mr. Leving moderated the Illinois Council on Responsible Fatherhood’s Annual Symposium.

5/24/10
Jeffery Leving with CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo at a private event in Chicago on May 24, 2010.




5/23/10
Jeffery Leving, Victor Sarmiento & Jenet Pequeño on Fathers’ Rights Legal Show on May 23rd.
They discussed Mr. Sarmiento’s fight to baptize his three-year-old son in the Catholic Church, because his soon-to-be ex-wife forbids it.


5/21/10
Listen to Jeffery Leving's hour long interview about Father Figures with Kim Kelley on
My Crew Magazine Blog Talk Radio


5/19/10

Jeffery Leving, Victor Sarmiento & Jenet Pequeño are interviewed by Erika Maldonado of Univision Chicago about Mr. Sarmiento’s court case. Mr. Sarmiento’s wife forbids their child to be baptized in the Catholic Church. Sarmiento is relying on Mr. Leving & Mr. Pequeño to safeguard his constitutional rights and religious freedoms as a father to baptize his child.

5/18/10
Jeffery Leving & Victor Sarmiento speaking with reporters after Mr. Sarmiento’s hearing on May 18, 2010. Mr. Leving is fighting for Mr. Sarmiento’s constitutional right to baptize his three-year-old son. Sarmiento’s wife has forbid him to do so.

5/16/10
Attorney Arthur Kallow will be recognized with an award for his valuable contribution to the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County at the Chicago Bar Association on June 9th.

5/7/10
U.S. Fatherhood Educational Institute (FEI) Praises Ruling by Czech Constitutional Court Promising to Make It Easier for Fathers to Gain Custody

4/23/10
View the Fathers' Rights Newsletter - Spring 2010 Edition



4/20/10
Fathers’ Rights Attorney Jeffery Leving & Rev. Walter Jones Build Bridges and Stronger Communities at Responsible Fatherhood Forum

3/25/10
Congressman Danny K. Davis: Meets with President Obama on Historic Healthcare Bill; Joins Attorney Jeffery M. Leving on Soul 106.3 FM to Talk About It

3/24/10
Nationally Renowned Fathers' Rights Attorney Jeffery Leving Champions Equal Parenting in Controversial Tennessee House Bill

3/12/10
Respected Fathers’ Rights Advocate Jeffery M. Leving & Seasoned Attorney Maureen Gorman Up Close & Personal

3/3/10
Morris Dees Successful In Battling Ku Klux Klan Meets With Jeffery Leving Successful In Fighting For Fathers’ Rights

3/1/10
Empowerment Forum Featuring Esteemed Attorney Jeffery M. Leving

1/21/10
Mom Wins Child Back from Babysitter

1/12/10
View the Fathers' Rights Newsletter - Winter 2010 Edition



12/30/09
Leving's New Virtual Visitation Law Goes Into Effect January 1, 2010

12/1/09
Attorney Jeffery Leving Urges Lawmakers: Fight for US Children Abducted Abroad

11/18/09
Jeffery Leving Leads the Fight for Justice for Illinois Fathers
Read his letter to Illinois Legislators and find out how to contact your legislator and demand the same!

11/10/2009
Veteran Litigators Wage War on Violation of Veterans' Rights

11/3/2009
Attorneys Jeffery M. Leving & James Hagler Advise State Department Officials on International Child Abduction




Jeffery M. Leving Honors Mayor Richard Daley for his Commitment to Fathers' Rights


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