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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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, ...and isn’t one of those lawyers looking to make a quick buck. His billing is more than fair. He’s made himself available even after he no longer represented me to guide me in the right direction. If everyone was as capable, smart and genuine of an attorney as Mr. Hagler the world would be a much better place. I couldn’t possibly give him a better rating and my words aren’t doing justice as to just how incredible he is. Do yourself a favor and retain him ASAP - lots of bullshitters outnthere and he’s not one of them. You don’t want to have to go through dealing with unethical money grabbers first - take it from someone else is that who has spent / wasted $60k on other lawyers.

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...lled with a lot of complications. He is very knowledgeable and responsive. I reached out to him on this past Father's Day and heard back from him within minutes--incredible! Hire him and you won't be disappointed.

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... of the US. My son and I were very easily able to set up a Saturday morning appointment with Mr. Hagler. Just the fact we could meet with Mr. Hagler on a Saturday and upon entering the Jeffery Leving offices seeing an office full of people working on a Saturday morning was super impressive! My son's situation is not only having crushing results on his relationship with his daughter, but it is greatly effecting my Granddaughters relationship with extended family on both sides here in the US. My son has been very depressed as any one would be, but Mr. Hagler reviewed the documents my son brought and once he started talking it was very refreshing because Mr. Hagler was giving us the answers to our questions even before we asked them. Mr Hagler even touched on things we were unaware of and he understands the impact this is having on the whole family. Jim Hagler is the kind of Attorney and person that anyone in this type of situation needs to have on their side. To see my son after our meeting finally feeling that all is not lost was GREAT! I am greatly looking forward to my son continuing to work with Mr. Hagler and the Jeffery Leving team.

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... zero motivation or desire to be there, but Jim's patience, persistence, professionalism and sound advice helped shepherd me through this awful time in my life. He was always quick to respond to all communications, even if I wasn't. He has been consistently understanding and compassionate. I feel fortunate to have

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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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