Michael C. Craven
Michael C. Craven, Chicago Divorce Lawyer - Reliable & AssertiveI am a divorce attorney with a very strong financial background as a CPA with a LLM which is a Master of Tax Law degree. I am Partner at the firm Harrison & Held, LLP and our offices in downtown Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. I am consistently recognized as one of the best family lawyers in Illinois by my peers and have been named as an Illinois Super Lawyer and recognized by the Leading Lawyers Network every year since 2009. I am proud to have been selected by my peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Family Law. I am a Fellow in the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, which is a select national group of attorneys acknowledged as prominent family law practitioners. According to the Martindale-Hubbell® Lawyer Rating System, I have received the highest rating, which denotes “adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.” My training in divorce includes traditional, collaborative and mediation divorce. My philosophy is that no two cases and no two clients are alike - “one size does not fit all” so each case is approached differently. I help my clients make smart decisions at very difficult and vulnerable times. I am proud of the excellent reviews that I regularly receive from my clients and am known to combine my passion, compassion and advocacy to obtain winning results in and out of the courtroom.
- 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
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Illinois
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- US Tax Court
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Partner
- Harrison & Held, LLP
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- Beerman Pritikin Mirabelli Swerdlove LLP
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- Michael C. Craven, Esq.
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- Partner
- Craven & Craven
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- The UIC John Marshall Law School
- LL.M. (1989)
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- The UIC John Marshall Law School
- J.D. (1984)
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- Northern Illinois University
- B.S. (1979) | Business, Accounting
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- Honors: C.P.A.
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- Family Law, Illinois
- Best Lawyers in American
- Family Law, Illinois
- Best Lawyers in America
- Illinois Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyer
- Illinois Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyer
- Family Law, Illinois
- Best Lawyers in America
- The Lilac Tree
- Volunteer Family Law Attorney
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- The Lilac Tree
- Volunteer
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- Activities: Free Fridays…Ask a Family Lawyer
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- Shalva
- Annual Luncheon Committee Member
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- JUF/JCLS Community Legal Services
- Volunteer
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Social Media/Marketing/Website Co - Chair
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Finance/Tax Committee
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Board of Examiners/Admissions Committee Member
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Judicial Relations Committee Member
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Website/Marketing/Social Media Committee Member
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Judicial Relations Co-Chair
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- The Lilac Tree
- Teasurer
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- The Lilac Tree
- Board of Directors
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Chair of Budget/Finance Committee
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Board of Managers
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- North Suburban Bar Association
- Board of Directors
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- North Suburban Bar Association
- Secretary
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- Illinois State Bar Association
- Associate Editor of Council Newsletter
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- Illinois State Bar Association
- Member, Family Law Section Council
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- Illinois State Bar Association
- Maintenance Guidelines Sub-Committee Member
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- Illinois State Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Maintenance Guidelines Sub-Committee
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- One Year Later: Our Life Working From Home During COVID-19
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
- What Attorneys Should Know About Prenuptial Agreements
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
- Are we in a Zoom Meeting or a ‘Saturday Night Live’ Sketch?
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
- How to Spot the Narcissist Holding up Your Case
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
- Five Soft Skills to Develop to Become an All-Around Legal Expert
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
- Interactive Divorce Education, Support & Empowerment, 40th Divorce University, Virtual Event
- The Lilac Tree
- Drafting Marital Settlement Agreements Workshop, Chicago, IL
- IICLE
- Divorce University - Divorce Math II - How (and When) to Find HIDDEN Assets & Debts
- The Lilac Tree
- Alternative Dispute and Settlement Agreements
- myLawCLE
- An Estate Planners' & Trusted Financial Advisors' Guide to Pre & Post Nuptial Agreements, Chicago Financial Planning Group
- Chicago Financial Planning Group
- Certified Mediator
- Circuit Court of Cook County Illinois, Domestic Relations Division
- Collaborative Law
- Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training
Divorce Lawyer Chicago - What you should know about Depositions.
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Divorce Lawyer Chicago - Processes of Divorce
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Michael Craven - Family and Divorce Attorney Chicago, IL
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Divorce Attormey Chicago - Are there advantages to Filing First?
Should you be the first to file for Divorce? Chicago Divorce Lawyer Michael C. Craven can help you Understand the complexities of filing for divorce in Chicago. For more information...
Common New Client Questions - Divorce Lawyer Chicago
Chicago Divorce Attorney Michael C. Craven discusses the two most common questions he is asked by new clients. How Much is my Divorce going to cost? How long will the...
Divorce Lawyer Chicago - Should you settle your Divorce case?
Chicago Divorce Lawyer Michael Craven talks about the benefits of settling your Divorce case. For More information or a Free case evaluation please visit http://www.divorcelawyerschicago.org/
Divorce Lawyer Michael Craven Discusses Divorce in Later Life, The Gray Divorce Trend.
Ending a marriage later in life can be complicated. This trend of older divorces has been named Gray Divorce. Many couples aren't prepared for the legal issues and financial implications...
Finding Hidden Assets with Guest, Michael Craven, JD, CPA
Finding Hidden Assets with Guest, Michael Craven, JD, CPA, Partner, Harrison & Held LLP and Host, Hirsch Serman on the Financial Wellness Hour. WGSN-DB Going Solo Network, Radio, TV &...
