Lori G. Levin, Attorney at Law

09/05/2026

Yesterday, I was notified that DCFS has voluntarily unfounded the neglect allegations against my client, who reported to the police. So often, the Department indicates victims of abuse, claiming that they subjected their children to an injurious environment. In this case, the Department determined, without a hearing, to remove my client from the State Central Register. I am grateful that they reached the just conclusion.

08/25/2026

So thrilled for my client, a coach, who was cleared by DCFS after an administrative hearing. He will no longer be on the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services State Central Register as an abuser.

07/09/2026

So happy for my medical professional client who won her DCFS administrative appeal. She will no longer be on the DCFS state central registry as a child abuser.

07/01/2026

Recently, after a lengthy, protracted administrative hearing, my client was cleared by DCFS of allegations against his daughter.

Once again, a mother tried to pervert the relationship between a father and a child after a bitter divorce. Doing so, punishes the child even more than the father.

I am thrilled that I was able to help this father be vindicated.

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03/19/2026

I am so thrilled for my client who was cleared of an allegation of child abuse by DCFS after an investigation. Once again, this situation arose from a contentious divorce situation. I am so glad that he was cleared and can now move forward with his relationship with his children.

03/06/2026

I am thrilled for my client, a dad who was cleared by DCFS after an administrative hearing. Once again, the other divorced parent fostered false complaints against a former spouse. My client received the decision from the Director of DCFS taking him off the State Central Register as a child abuser. This indication had not only impacted his relationship with his son, but his livelihood. Now, he can move forward.

Too often, while angry about an impending or completed divorce, parents try to punish their former significant others by contacting DCFS. That action, when there is no basis for abuse or neglect, harms all parties, including the kids. Please do not use this avenue for vindictive purposes.

Whether you are a dad, or a mom, please make certain that you are represented by counsel during a DCFS investigation or administrative hearing.

03/01/2026

I’ll be posting art by women on my Instagram page this month for . If you’re interested, please check it out. Here’s the link for the first post. https://www.instagram.com/p/DVVmEYBDjP9/?igsh=MTR4MXQ1ejJ5cmtuOQ==

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day!

01/22/2026

I am honored to announce that, once again, I have been selected as one of the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in Illinois. It is the fourth year that I have been selected as one of the top women lawyers and the 13th year that I have been selected as a Super Lawyer. I thank my colleagues for conferring this award to me.

Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

12/18/2025