Michael W. Ochoa

Michael W. Ochoa

4.8
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 38 years

Lawyer at Chicago, IL

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

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 18 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 2007

Temporary Admission

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 38 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1987

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.

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

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Michael W. Ochoa's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Eric | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer - recommend to anyone

My experience with Michael Ochoa has been very positive. Michael is a dedicated professional who listens, cares, prepares thoroughly and executes effectively on behalf of his clients. Thank you MWO and everyone at the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving.

Posted by Happy Client | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Time of My Life!

I turned to the Law Offices of Jeffery Leving and Michael Ochoa after eight years of litigation where my previous attorneys were unable to give me my fathers’ rights that I was so desperately sought. Before hiring Leving and Ochoa, the mother of my children was violating our court orders and agreemen...ts the way I saw it. During this time my ex-wife was not being held accountable for her violations. It seemed like she was getting away with everything. Also, the mother was making false allegations against me about my children, which disrupted my visitation rights with them. In the Summer of 2015 I met with Ochoa and within two months my nightmare was over. Everything was resolved, and I finally got custody. It was incredible with that the Leving Firm did this in 2 months, what others could not do in almost a decade! Mr. Ochoa would always return my calls and was always in communication with me. He was always looking after me. The other attorneys I had were never like this. When you are a client here, they treat you like family.

Posted by Justin Catt | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great Attorney..

I would highly recommend Mr. Ochoa for any Father's rights case. Mr. Ochoa is a strong communicator and was able to explain all of my options in a way that was very easy to understand. I felt that he was fighting for me and my rights throughout the entire process!!

Posted by RW | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A Champion In My Corner

You know where Id be with out Mr Ochoa? Jail. My sons mom lived with her parents, they got a huge inheritance and decided to use it to cut me out of my sons life. Because of Ochoa I am not only rule out as the one who violated my son but now everyone involved is coming down and in a big way. Two ...things: I had three lawyers before Mike. Mr. Ochoa took the time to explain everything he was doing as he was doing it and, during our many downtimes, taught me the history and idiosyncrasies of law. Second, parent alienation is all about implementing a plan. Mr. Ochoa and myself were attacked and berated by the defence. Theres one word to describe Michael Ochoa... STOIC!!!

Posted by James | December 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

A true advocate

I hired The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. after being smeared by numerous false allegations. Mr. Ochoa was assigned and has been a true advocate to move the case forward to protect the kids from the "Dad is Bad" campaign that my wife is touting. Mr. Ochoa is very experienced and presses fo...rward in a pragmatic and thoughtful way to protect the Father and the kids. Thank you Mr. Ochoa!!

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Michael W. Ochoa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrey Filipowicz

Family lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Michael Ochoa of the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. is an outstanding attorney, technically skilled and dedicated to his clients and passionate about the law. I have known and worked with Mr. Ochoa for over twenty years. He represents the best in our profession. He is a dedicated and highly effective trial lawyer, who is able to laser focus on the task at hand. I am currently working with him on a very tough case as his co-counsel. He impressed me in a recent deposition with the thoroughness of his preparation and his relentless pursuit of the truth with the goal of winning the case decisively. I have also been impressed with Mr. Ochoa's highly effective managerial skills as he utilizes the resources available to him in our litigation team to the utmost. Mr. Ochoa is driven to win the best possible result possible for his clients."

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Joseph Sparacino

Family lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Michael Ochoa is one of the brightest attorneys I know. He is able to adapt to the most complicated cases throughout the USA. He has handled fundamental cases related to child support while also working on the thorniest custody and financial matters at the same time. If you are in any courtroom situation you want Michael Ochoa on your side."

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Rating:  6.8 (Good)

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