Brian Jacob Gilbert

Brian Jacob Gilbert

4.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

225 W. Wacker Dr. , Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 11 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

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Law offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd

225 W. Wacker Dr. , Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL, 60606

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4.1 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Divorce & Separation

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Divorce Attorney

Brian helped me navigate through my long divorce case with compassionate and professionalism. He was thorough in his approach and showed genuine care and empathy that made a significant difference in my experience. Brian's professionalism and timely communication helped alleviate my stress in this... emotional process. I am deeply grateful for his service and highly recommend his to anyone facing similar circumstances.

Posted by Monica | December 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommended

Brian is an excellent attorney. I was referred to him by another attorney, and I’m so glad I hired him. I had a four-year divorce case that multiple attorneys before him described as complex, and Brian was able to successfully bring it to a close at a reasonable cost. Divorce is incredibly difficult,... and having an attorney who is both strategic and upfront is essential. Brian was honest with me- even when the truth wasn’t what I wanted to hear- and I truly appreciated that. He is highly intelligent and has a deep understanding of the law, especially in cases that are far from straightforward. Beyond his legal expertise, Brian showed genuine compassion during some very difficult moments. He was truly a lifesaver during an incredibly challenging time, and I am forever grateful to him. He always remained calm, regardless of how tumultuous my case became. If you need an attorney who will thoughtfully strategize, advocate for the best outcome, and provide direct guidance without sugarcoating it, I highly recommend Brian.

Posted by Jimmy | November 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer ever- hands down!

I’ve have the pleasure of working with Brian on a post decree support order. He is very patient, attentive, knowledgeable and an overall joy to work with. I’ve been through several attorneys and Brian was the last one- he is truly a god send and I’m absolutely lucky to have finally landed an attorney... who cares about me and has my best interest at heart. If you hire Brian you will NOT regret it!

Posted by Ryan | July 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Life Saving!

Brian came in to a sticky situation and navigated a sea of lies and misinformation to quickly and efficiently bring my never ending case to a quick and concise conclusion. I hope I never need his services again, but I’ve recommended him to anyone who will hear me. Going through a divorce can and will... be difficult, Brian will make it as easy as possible for you.

Posted by Reyna Lopez | December 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

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Mr. Gilbert represented me on a couple of cases, in addition to having provided excellent consultation services and guidance on other legal matters. Specifically, Mr. Gilbert represented me on my divorce case which was incredibly complicated due to real estate. He worked diligently on my case consid...ering he was stepping into my case after my attorney suddenly passed away. With limited paperwork he swiftly took over and quickly established a positive rapport with the opposing counsel. I was very impressed with his work-ethic and effectiveness to negotiate on my behalf and ability to convey to judge my personal situation that resulted in several huge wins on my behalf!! He handled my case with great care and professionalism. Mr. Gilbert is a good listener. He explained everything to my in terms I could understand and was also responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. Most importantly, he also was compassionate, understanding, considerate of my health, accommodating to my schedule and very patient, as English is not my first language. I'm grateful for Mr. Gilbert as his problem-solving skills, experience and knowledge of the law in this area and at court allowed me to keep my home and continue to focus on my health and live without all the stress from before. I am highly recommending Mr. Gilbert!!

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.

Education

2014

The John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Carleton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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