James Mitchell Hagler

James Mitchell Hagler

4.9
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 35 years

Child custody Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Family

225 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Child Custody 50%

35 years

50%
Family 50%

35 years

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 35 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1991

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices Of Jeffery M Leving

225 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60606

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James Mitchell Hagler's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 17 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jeff | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent counsel. Professional, prompt, and courteous

Mr. Hagler is a top notch attorney and counselor. Best of the best. His work in service to all dads helps to preserve family relationships, assets, and provides stability during challenging times. His organized prompt communication helps stay focused on important matters and move forward. M...eet with Mr. Hagler for a consultation and you'll learn what I did ... no need to meet anyone else. Keep up the great work.

Posted by Mike | September 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hire Jim Hagler!

I could not have been more fortunate than to have received a recommendation to consult with and hire Jim Hagler. My case was complicated involving a removal petition, and we faced opposition from a wealthy family with a high-powered attorney. Jim was always one step ahead and initiated the exact st...rategy to get the results we desired: a tolerable financial settlement, a retraction of the removal petition, and a favorable parenting plan. As is typical for most people in the midst of a marriage breakdown, stress levels run very high and decision making can suffer. Jim was always available via email or phone to prevent any rash decisions from happening that could have negatively affected the settlement. More importantly, I believe that Jim actually cared and was invested in my case. I highly recommend Jim Hagler. He has the knowledge, strategy, experience and personal touch to help anyone through this difficult experience.

Posted by A satisfied client. | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highly Recommend!

James Hagler is an extremely competent divorce attorney. I hired him to handle my divorce and I was very pleased with his level of attention and accessibility. He has continued to represent me in contentious post-divorce court matters involving child support, visitation, and custody. I recommend h...im to everyone I know who asks for a divorce attorney who is smart, reasonable, and fair!

Posted by Andrea | June 16, 2015 | Child Custody

Very, very helpful and knowledgable!

I contacted The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving to help me get a fair visitation schedule for my son who is in school now and we have a schedule that changes a lot and the father is not flexible. I wanted my son to have some stability and be able to spend time in his own home on school nights and b...e able to plan vacations, birthday parties, etc. I didn’t want to take the father to court but needed to as it was in the best interest of my son. I met with James Hagler who outlined a clear strategy and even helped me with questions after the consultation. When I went to court Bill Dowling represented me. Both attorneys called me prior to court to explain what would happen and what I can expect as an outcome. After court I was extremely pleased with the results and got a very fair ruling from the judge. I would describe this firm as focused, diligent, and great to work with. I cannot recommend this firm enough! If I could give them 10 stars I would. I know they help a lot of fathers but they help mothers too. Basically if they can help a child they will!

Posted by Hal | October 12, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Mr. Hagler is a no nonsense outstanding lawyer

James Hagler is a terrific, no nonsense lawyer. He handled a very sensitive post divorce matter. After my experience with two previous family lawyers I was shocked that a divorce lawyer of Mr. Haglers caliber existed. He understood the facts, he did not promise to do things that he couldn't deliver..., (like the previous lawyers) he told me what a realistic outcome could be, and he went to work. He always returned my calls. I highly recommend him without reservation. I wish there were more lawyers like Mr. Hagler.

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Andrey Filipowicz

Family lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse James M. Hagler of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. I have known and worked with Mr. Hagler as co-counsel on numerous cases for the past 16 years, and have found him to be a tireless and dedicated advocate. Mr. Hagler practices with an unsurpassed level of skill. He is respected by his adversaries for his toughness and courtroom skills. His clients know that he is always on their side."

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Arthur Kallow

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Hagler of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. is a seasoned professional who is at the highest skill level of attorneys in the field of family law. He has a great deal of knowledge and experience as a litigator and counsellor and is genuinely concerned about the well being of his clients and their children."

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Mark Petrolis

Child custody lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"James Hagler is one of the nation’s best family law attorneys, and has been consistently recognized as such. With Jeffery M. Leving’s leadership, both Mr. Leving and Mr. Hagler have made the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving into the premier family law firm in the country. Mr. Hagler is tireless in representing his clients and protecting their children. He makes sure that none of his clients become a target. Attorney Hagler always has your back. He is a fearless litigator with decades of experience, prevailing in cases that many thought were “unwinnable.” Jim Hagler is the courtroom warrior that every person deserves."

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Joseph Sparacino

Child custody lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Jim Hagler is the attorney you want at your side when your relationship with your children is being threatened. His dedication to his clients and attention to detail show in the results that make him the man you need."

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Jeffery Leving

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Attorney/Litigation Director, Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.

Associations

1991 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

member

Illinois State Bar Association

Education

N/A

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

Juris Doctor

N/A

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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