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News and items of interest on Facebook and Twitter

Frequently, I post items of interest pertaining to criminal, juvenile and mental health law on the firm Facebook page and Twitter account. To keep current, please follow at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lori-G-Levin-Attorney-at-Law/210343479896 on Facebook and @LoriLevin on Twitter. Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 N. LaSalle, Suite 3700 Chicago, IL 60601 [email protected] www.lorilevinlaw.com

By lorilevin | Published June 25, 2013 | Posted in Criminal Law, Firm News, Juvenile Law, Mental Health | Leave a comment

Illinois State Bar Association’s 137th Annual Meeting

I am attending the Illinois State Bar Association’s 137th Annual Meeting in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I am a member of the ISBA’s Assembly, Standing Committee on Women and the Law and Criminal Justice Section Council. I am also the Ex-Officio Chair of its Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education. It is important to be an […]

By lorilevin | Published June 22, 2013 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Radio interview with American Edition of Voice of Russia Radio re DNA swabs from arrestees

Just gave interview to the American edition of the Voice of Russia Radio on today’s United States Supreme Court’s decision regarding the taking of DNA mouth swaps in Maryland v. King, 569 U.S. __ (2013). For more about the decision, see the blog entry listed below at /2/post/2013/06/united-states-supreme-court-decision-on-dna-samples-from-arrestees.html Lori G. Levin Attorney at Law 180 […]

By lorilevin | Published June 3, 2013 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Appointments

This week, I was notified that I have been reappointed to the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education, Standing Committee on Women and the Law and the Criminal Justice Section Council. I have been a long-time member of these committees and council and am completing a two-year appointment as Chair of […]

By lorilevin | Published May 8, 2013 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Chairing last meeting as Illinois State Bar Association’s Chair of Standing Committee for Continuing Legal Education

This morning, I will chair the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education’s spring meeting. For two years, it has been my pleasure to serve in this position. The Illinois State Bar Association is one of the premier providers of continuing legal education. During my tenure as chair, the CLE committee has […]

By lorilevin | Published April 20, 2013 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Attending ISBA Criminal Justice Section Council Meeting

This morning I will attend the Illinois State Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section Council meeting. Participating in bar association councils and committees allows this firm to stay current on criminal justice issues as well as pending legislation. As a chair of other bar committees and former bar association president and leader, I have helped influence […]

By lorilevin | Published April 13, 2013 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Wells Street bridge construction

Please be aware that construction on the Wells Street bridge is impacting other downtown streets. Yesterday, when I went to the office, Lake Street west of Wells and Wells south of Wacker were closed. For approximately the next two weeks, please allow for extra travel time for your office appointments. Lori G. Levin Attorney at […]

By lorilevin | Published March 4, 2013 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Season’s Greetings

During this holiday season, please remember to celebrate in a responsible manner. Do not drink and drive. If family gatherings become heated, please remove yourself. Enjoy the season as well as your friends and family. Please have a wonderful holiday. That being said, should my services be necessary, please feel free to contact me. Lori […]

By lorilevin | Published December 24, 2012 | Posted in Driving Offenses, Dui, Firm News | Leave a comment

On mentoring

I am quoted in today’s Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. I was contacted to answer the question, “Why do you enjoy being a mentor?” I answered, “I enjoy fostering the skills of new lawyers as well as forging relationships with the next generation of attorneys.” I have been fortunate to have had excellent mentors as well […]

By lorilevin | Published December 10, 2012 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Chairing Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on CLE meeting in Utica

Today, I am chairing the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Continuing Legal Education meeting. The committee is working on implementing the ISBA’s future offering of 15 hours of free CLE a year as well as continuing to work on long range planning. The committee is meeting in Utica, Illinois. Lori G. Levin Attorney […]

By lorilevin | Published September 22, 2012 | Posted in Firm News | Leave a comment

Testimonials
- “Having a lawyer can really be a double-edged sword – chances are, the circumstances requiring you to retain a lawyer aren’t awesome. But when you have to, it’s really helpful to have someone compassionate, competent, and successful. I was so happy to have Lori return my call when I needed someone to represent my interests. I got lucky – she couldn’t have been more professional and capable, but at the same time I felt like she was instantly…almost family? If that makes sense. Bottom line: I won, and if I hadn’t had Lori, I shudder to think what may have been. I’m not made of money, certainly, but I feel like I got a great value from Lori even though I never bothered to check what it all cost me. That’s the best customer experience you could have – make them never question how they are spending their money because the results are so good. Well, I never felt like I had to look into it – whatever it cost, I got more out of the deal than she did. Highly recommended. Should I ever need a lawyer in this space again, I will only make one call.” D.C.
- “I got a call in Key West, while my husband and I were on vacation, about my youngest child, 29-years old, living in Chicago. We knew she was struggling with mental illness, but she had always refused to get treatment. “This child had a psychotic break and needed help desperately. We got a call from her landlords. The call we had been expecting, and we knew we needed good professional legal help for both her and us. We live in Charlottte NC. My husband called the Chicago Bar and asked for a lawyer with expertise dealing with individuals with mental health issues. Or their families. They gave us Lori’s name and she answered herself on the first ring. “Lori was a voice in a wilderness, and for almost a year continued to guide us with emotional support, superb legal advice and everything in between. She was always clear about her financial charges. And we always thought she was reasonable. We got very good advice. And she seems almost to know everyone in her field in the Chicago area. “I cannot recommend Lori Levin highly enough. She is thoroughly professional. She was not afraid to coach me and remind me what our goal was. But she was also kind and sensitive to the situation with my loved daughter, as difficult as it was. My husband and I cannot possibly recommend Lori enough.” J.V
- “I utilized Lori when a friend of mine needed a legal advocate on his side to represent his best interests. Lori responded quickly and immediately interjected herself into the defense of a vulnerable person undergoing life challenges. Lori kept within her budget, didn’t make promises that she couldn’t keep and explained the choices and probably outcomes clearly and concisely. If the need arose, I would reach out to Lori as a lifeline any time.” D.Z.
- “I contacted Lori when I had a dispute after a long Christmas party. It was my first brush with the criminal justice system. Lori clearly explained the process to me, charged a reasonable fee, and did an excellent job every step of the way. We faced some obstacles with the first judge and Lori was able to change the venue and persuade the prosecutor to agree to a minor charge. Lori also successfully expunged the minor charge as soon as it was eligible. This was incredibly important to me and Lori kept in contact throughout. She was highly professional, a great listener, and extremely skilled and experienced. Lori turned an awful experience, one of my life’s worst, into a manageable series of steps that ended very successfully. I give her the highest recommendations.” S.D.
- “Lori … was more than an exceptional person … Being able to be accompanied by such an individual was a blessing in disguise, she was easy going, caring and understanding. But what made her stand out above all others is she had heart and cared for people who really needed saving. Once again thanking you for your generosity, professionalism and determination. You are highly appreciated. You have helped change a life for the better :) ” F.N.
- “Lori Levin is an exceptional attorney. She helped my husband and I will our guardianship case for my husbands daughter and I honestly don’t know what we would of done without her knowledge and expertise in the court system. Ms. Levin listens to her clients and provides them with the best plan of action for their case. I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for a good, knowledgeable and fair attorney.” L.H.
- “Lori was a wonderful asset to my family in a legal matter. Her expertise on the issue was extensive and she handled herself with the utmost professionalism at all times. Lori is a top notch legal adviser. Her clients are always in good hands and lucky to have her in their corner just like we were lucky to have her in ours. Lori Levin gets the job done!!!” T.T.
- “Lori, You are a dear soul. Great to know that the justice system works and there are angels like you…Thank you for giving me something that money cannot provide and that is my good name back.” E.A.
- “Well worth the call & money. Lori was a great attorney & friend. She was very professional in handling my case. She did what most thought was impossible. I would recommend her to anyone.” O.C.J.
- “Lori Levin is responsive, knowledgeable and experienced in her field. She develops a good rapport with her client. She kept him informed as to how the case was proceeding. I appreciated her extreme honesty, trustworthiness and effectiveness. I appreciated her professionalism during the entire case and confidence in her ability to fight hard to get a Victory. She was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend her.” J.H.
- “My experience with Attorney Levin was the best. I contacted Attorney Levin on short notice and she took the time and spoke with me over the phone about my case. She was very nice, supportive and professional. I would recommend her to everyone that needs legal assistance. If you come across her name and need legal assistance make sure you give her a call. Attorney Levin is great!” S.N.
- “Lori’s knowledge and assistance with a friend’s case helped provide the best possible outcome for him. Her in-depth knowledge of the legal timeline helped put us at ease each time there was a delay. She also went out of her way to investigate the details of the charges and she was very understanding of my friend’s preferences, leading us to a positive outcome.” A. L.
- “I contacted Lori to help me with some minor infractions and legal assistance with expunging my record. This was my first run in with the law, and Lori was very professional and helped me understand the legal process every step of the way. While we ended facing few obstacles, I am confident that Lori would have pulled every legal maneuver to help clear my name had things been more dire. Lori was candid about the possible outcomes and penalties that I could face; she did not sugar coat anything. That being said, she also gave me her opinion on matters, the most likely outcomes, and informed me of the steps that we would take for each instance. She understands the legal process inside and out, and clearly is well liked in the court system, which I suppose never hurts. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with her services and would recommend her to any friend in a similar situation.” D.K.
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