Michael C. Craven
Partner

Michael C. Craven has concentrated his practice in family law matters for more than twenty years. He represents clients in all areas of family law cases including property division, custody, visitation, child support, domestic violence, paternity and the preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Mr. Craven draws on his previous work experiences in public accounting and as a tax attorney to negotiate and litigate complex financial issues in matrimonial cases. He has lectured to both lay and legal groups, teaches adult education classes on a variety of family law topics, and is available for group presentations. Mr. Craven is recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network as being among the top lawyers in Illinois in family law.

Education:

L.L.M., The John Marshall Law School, 1989

J.D., The John Marshall Law School, 1984

B.S., Northern Illinois University, 1979

Court Admissions:

Illinois, 1984

U.S. Tax Court, 1985

Professional Certification:
Certified Public Accountant, 1979

Professional Associations:

Illinois State Bar Association

Member, ISBA Family Law Section Council, 2007-2008

Chair, Standing Committee on Voluntary Fee Arbitration (2002-2003)

Chicago Bar Association

Member, Call a Lawyer Program

Cook County Court Facilitator Program