Leslie S. Arenson received her Juris Doctorate from Drake University Law School. She is licensed to practice law in Illinois and is a member of the Chicago Bar Association.
Ms. Arenson is an accomplished and zealous family law attorney with expertise in divorce and paternity issues including child custody, visitation, child support, maintenance and complex financial matters. Ms. Arenson studied advanced international family law and international procedure, and has participated in high profile child abduction cases. She is well respected by her peers and has earned a reputation as a hard working, tough litigator.
Attorney Arenson was selected as a Rising Star in 2010 by her peers in the legal community. This prestigious accolade recognizes her as a leading young attorney in Illinois. Ms. Arenson has lectured on current issues in the field of family law and has appeared as a guest legal expert on Jeffery Leving’s Fathers’ Rights Radio Show. She is involved in community activities and participates in several athletic charity events each year.
Prior to joining the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ms. Arenson served as a volunteer at the Legal Aid Bureau of Chicago where she provided legal guidance to domestic violence victims.
CASE VICTORIES:
- Prevented a serious injustice by successfully defending client against false claims for 17 years of retroactive child support.
- Conducted administrative hearings involving termination of parental rights and the adjudication of children in need of assistance.
- Obtained awards of joint custody and favorable parenting time schedules in arduous cases.
- Participated in complex litigation resulting in post-decree changes in custody.
- Successfully litigated and vacated Orders of Protection.
