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Acquired: 1991
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225 W Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60606
44 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2026 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Don't waste your time or money with this guy
He charged me for a consultation strung me along until it was almost time for my court date. Then told me you couldn't do nothing for me and refer me to a guy even worse
Posted by Pascal | March 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Honest, amazing work ethic, always available to talk
James, Was my 4th lawyer and by far the best. He’s a true anomaly in the Family Law world, where most attorneys don’t care about you at all. James was extremely helpful in keeping me sane during the stressful times of fighting over the rights to see my children. You can tell he genuinely cares, ...
Posted by Rob | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Outstanding, professional, knowledgeable and available
My first attorney did not do a very good job representing me and neither did the second. Finally, after 8 years of nonsense, I met with Mr. James Hagler and he and his team understood my concerns and acted quickly to address them. My situation involves a very toxic mother in a high conflict home fi...
Posted by Jeff Bassitt | March 22, 2018 | Child Custody
Jim Hagler not only cares strongly about the Child and Father relationships, but he also cares about the family as a whole
I contacted the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving because as a Father and Grandfather I have sadly watched as my son's visitation and relationship with his daughter was being destroyed by her Mother as she was setting my son up to look like a Father who didn't care in order to remove his daughter out...
Posted by Steve | December 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Took care of my divorce
Much to my continued denial, I needed an attorney to help settle my divorce case, and Jim Hagler's firm was recommended to me by a trusted friend. As luck would have it, I was assigned Jim as my attorney, and I couldn't be happier with him. Seeing as how my divorce was completely involuntary, I had...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
Family lawyer
2017
Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992 - Present
Attorney/Litigation Director, Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.
1991 - Present
Illinois State Bar Associationmember
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Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
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