James Mitchell Hagler

James Mitchell Hagler

4.9
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 34 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 34 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

44 Client Reviews

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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.

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James Mitchell Hagler's Lawyer Endorsements

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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:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

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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