About

Michael C. Craven is a incredibly reputable divorce lawyer with a strong monetary history and severa accolades inside the discipline of circle of relatives regulation. I am Michael C. Craven, a divorce attorney primarily based in Chicago, Illinois. With a background as a CPA and a Master of Tax Law degree, I deliver a completely unique economic perspective to my practice. As a Partner at Harrison & Held, LLP, with workplaces in downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, I even have mounted myself as one of the top circle of relatives legal professionals in Illinois. Over the years, I were continuously identified for my understanding in family law. I were named an Illinois Super Lawyer and had been honored with the aid of the Leading Lawyers Network every year for the reason that 2009. Additionally, I am proud to were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Family Law. As a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, I am part of a prestigious organization of lawyers recognised for his or her excellence in circle of relatives law. My dedication to professional requirements and ethics has earned me the highest rating within the Martindale-Hubbell® Lawyer Rating System. In my exercise, I cope with numerous divorce instances, such as conventional, collaborative, and mediation divorce. I consider that each case is precise, and I method them with a tailored strategy that suits the character desires of my clients. My intention is to help my clients make knowledgeable selections all through what may be a challenging and emotional time. I take pleasure within the high-quality comments I get hold of from my customers, who recognize my ardour, compassion, and advocacy. Whether in the court or through negotiation, I try to reap the quality possible consequences for those I represent.

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Legal Issues

Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support

Certificates

Certified Mediator
Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois, Domestic Relations Division

Collaborative Law
Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training

Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Illinois Jurdictions
Illinois
Since 1984">
US Tax Court Jurdictions
US Tax Court
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Experience
  • Partner
    Harrison & Held, LLP
    2015
  • Partner
    Beerman Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP
    1994
  • Owner
    Michael C. Craven, Esq.
    1994
  • Partner
    Craven & Craven
    1988
Education
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J.D. (1984)
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B.S. (1979) | Business, Accounting
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Associations
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Social Media/Marketing/Website Co - Chair
2023 - Current">
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Finance/Tax Committee
2021 - Current">
The Lilac Tree Professional Association
The Lilac Tree
Volunteer Family Law Lawyer
2021 - Current">
The Lilac Tree Professional Association
The Lilac Tree
Volunteer
2020 - Current">
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Judicial Relations Committee has membership
2018 - Current">
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Board of Examiners/Admissions Committee has membership
2018 - Current">
Shalva Professional Association
Shalva
Annual Luncheon Committee has membership
2018 - Current">
JUF/JCLS Community Legal Services Professional Association
JUF/JCLS Community Legal Services
Volunteer
2018 - Current">
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Website/Marketing/Social Media Committee has membership
2013 - Current">
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Judicial Relations Co-Chair
2019 - 2021">
The Lilac Tree Professional Association
The Lilac Tree
Teasurer
2016 - 2021">
The Lilac Tree Professional Association
The Lilac Tree
Board of Directors
2015 - 2021">
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Chair of Budget/Finance Committee
2013 - 2018">
North Suburban Bar Association Professional Association
North Suburban Bar Association
Board of Directors
2013 - 2016">
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Professional Association
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Board of Managers
2013 - 2016">
North Suburban Bar Association Professional Association
North Suburban Bar Association
Secretary
2013 - 2016">
Illinois State Bar Association Professional Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Associate Editor of Council Newsletter
2010 - 2011">
Illinois State Bar Association Professional Association
Illinois State Bar Association
has membership, Family Law Section Council
2006 - 2011">
Illinois State Bar Association Professional Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Maintenance Guidelines Sub-Committee has membership
2007 - 2010">
Illinois State Bar Association Professional Association
Illinois State Bar Association
Co-Chair, Maintenance Guidelines Sub-Committee
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Costs
  • Free Consultancy Service
  • Payment With Credit Card
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