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.
Videos
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


Experience
- Partner
Harrison & Held, LLP
2015 - Partner
Beerman Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP
1994 - Owner
Michael C. Craven, Esq.
1994 - Partner
Craven & Craven
1988
Education

Graduation year: 1989

Graduation year: 1984

Graduation year: 1975
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Costs
- Free Consultancy Service
- Payment With Credit Card