Author Archives: lorilevin
Successes
I am pleased to announce that this is another week of success stories. Today, I received a final administrative decision determining that the Department of Children and Family Services’ indicated finding of abuse against a client was unwarranted; our request for expungement of the record was granted. This is the second time this month, where […]
Mentoring
Mentoring, both formally and informally, has always been an important component of the legal profession. Good legal skills cannot be learned merely by attending law school. During my long career, I have been fortunate to have an excellent mentors who have become my friends. In order to “pay it forward,” and at the request of […]
The Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act
Over ten years ago, the Illinois legislature enacted the Abandoned Newborn Infant Protection Act, 325 ILCS 2 et. al., to allow distressed parents of an infant the ability to safely relinquish a newborn without the fear of civil or criminal penalties. under the law, the act of “relinquishing a newborn infant to a hospital, police […]
Lincoln’s birthday
The Circuit Court of Cook County is closed in honor of President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. President Lincoln was a prominent Illinois trial attorney as well as one of the most beloved United States presidents. Although court is closed, the law office will be open. Please feel free to contact me if you are in need […]
Circuit Court of Cook County will be open
Please be careful as you travel in the snow. As of 5:40 am, the Circuit Court of Cook County was scheduled to be open today. Please give yourself enough time if you have a court date. For up to date news on the court, here is its website: https://www.cookcountycourt.org/ Please drive safely. Lori G. Levin […]
Veterans may now seek expungement of convictions of some Illinois felonies
Veterans and military personnel who have been convicted of certain Illinois felonies may now have the ability to seek certificates of eligibility of expungement under 730 ILCS 5/3-3-2(a)(11). The statute states in part that: Persons who have been convicted of Class 3 or 4 felonies and thereafter served in the United States Armed Forces or […]
Cook County Department of Corrections inmate visitation suspended due to weather
Please be aware that due to the extreme weather, the Cook County Sheriff has suspended inmate visitation at the jail today and tomorrow. The full release can be found at: https://www.cookcountysheriff.org/ It states in part: “Important Cook County Jail Notice Regarding Extreme Weather “Due to the extreme weather conditions, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office is […]
New Year gratitude
The new year is upon us. Generally, I remind my readers to celebrate responsibly and to refrain from drinking and driving. Although I will do so again, this post is more about gratitude. Thank you for reading my blog posts and for those of you who have contacted me through this blog. I hope that […]
Illinois State Bar Association Mid-Year Meeting.
This afternoon and tomorrow morning, I will be attending meetings at the Illinois State Bar Association’s Mid-year Meeting. As the immediate past chair of the Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education and member of the Women and the Law Committee and Criminal Justice Section Council, I believe that bar association membership is important to stay […]
Illinois State Bar Association’s Mid-Year Meeting
This week, I am attending the Illinois State Bar Association’s Mid-Year Meeting. I am Chair of the Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education and am a Member of the ISBA’s Assembly, Women and the Law Committee and Criminal Justice Section Council. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 […]