Category Archives: DCFS Administrative Appeal
Lori G Levin, Attorney at Law, a Featured Speaker on DCFS Investigations and Administrative Appeals
It was an honor and my pleasure to speak on DCFS investigations and administrative appeals at DePaul Law School’s Schiller, DuCanto and Fleck Family Law Symposium on Child Protective Services in Illinois. I am glad to assist practitioners assist their clients in dealing with the Department. #DCFS #Parents #ChildCareWorkers #investigations #administrativeappeals
Securing Just Results in a DCFS investigation and a DCFS administrative appeal
This week was a good week. DCFS voluntarily unfounded the allegations against a client, making it unnecessary to proceed with her appeal. Today, other clients received letters that their DCFS investigation was deemed unfounded. It is always important when dealing with DCFS investigations and/or administrative appeals to secure experienced counsel. I am thrilled that I […]
Lori G Levin Victorious in DCFS Administrative Appeal
So thrilled for my client who won her DCFS administrative appeal. It was my pleasure to successfully appeal her indication. I am thrilled that she will be removed from the State Central Register as a mom who neglected her child. DCFS administrative appeals can be complicated. An indication can certainly impact on child caregivers’ […]
Lori G Levin helps mother be vindicated of child medical neglect
I am so happy that I was able to convince the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to voluntarily unfound the medical neglect allegations against my client. This mother certainly did not deserve to be on the State Central Register as a child abuser. It is so important that if you are facing a […]
Lori G Levin helps vindicate another parent following a DCFS administrative appeal
So thrilled that I was able to secure another victorious resolution for a father after his DCFS administrative appeal. He had been indicated for allegedly causing an injurious environment. The Administrative Law Judge and the Director of DCFS determined that the Department did not prove its case. #happyclienthappylawyer Helping Parents with DCFS investigations and administrative […]
Law Day 2022
Today is Law Day, a day which celebrates our justice system. When you need an attorney in Cook, Lake, DuPage, or Will Counties for criminal defense or DCFS investigations/administrative appeals, please contact Lori G. Levin, Attorney at Law. Offices are conveniently located in Northbrook and downtown Chicago.
Lori G Levin Secures the Overturning of Finding of Child Neglect for Client
This week, I was able to assist a client in overturning the finding of neglect by the Department of Children and Family Services. The Department unfounded the allegation and removed my client from the State Central Registry of child abusers. It is always rewarding to assist persons in their administrative appeals and to secure just […]
A Good Week for Lori Levin’s Clients
This week, my clients had two major victories. On Monday, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office agreed to dismiss very serious charges against a juvenile client. After my investigators and I accumulated substantial evidence, the prosecutor office agreed that they could not go forward with its prosecution. My client, who always had faith that justice […]
Illinois DCFS Administrative Appeals
Following an investigation of abuse or neglect of a child, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) may determine that the subject of the investigation has committed those acts. This finding may be occur even if criminal charges are not lodged against the alleged perpetrator and even if the family is not referred […]
Lori G. Levin Informs Other Lawyers How to Pursue DCFS Administrative Appeals
Recently, I spoke at an Illinois State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education program on Pursuing a DCFS Administrative Appeal. I provided case law and tips to other attorneys who are interested in successfully representing their clients when they are indicated by the Department of Children and Family Services for allegations of abuse or neglect. It […]