Background
Craven, Donald M. was born on May 16, 1956 in Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Craven, Donald M. was born on May 16, 1956 in Springfield, Illinois, United States.
Saint Olaf College (Bachelor of Arts, 1978). Southern Illinois University (Juris Doctor, 1981).
Worked at Craven & Thornton, Professional Corporation (Springfield, Illinois) specializing in Media and First Amendment, Libel Defense, Commercial Litigation, Appellate Practice, Commercial Transactions. Admitted to the bar, 1981, Illinois and United States. District Court, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois.
1987, United States.
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. 1988, United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois and United States. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit.
Department Distinction, Political Science, Saint Olaf College, 1978.
Hearing Officer, City of Springfield, Illinois, 1991-1994. Member: Sangamon County and Illinois State (Member, Media Law Committee, 1994) Bar Associations.
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.
Member: Sangamon County and Illinois State (Member, Media Law Committee, 1994) Bar Associations. Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.