Background
Craven, James C. was born on August 7, 1925 in Greenfield, Tennessee, United States.
Craven, James C. was born on August 7, 1925 in Greenfield, Tennessee, United States.
University of Illinois (Bachelor of Arts, 1948. Juris Doctor, 1949).
Worked at Craven & Thornton, Professional Corporation (Springfield, Illinois) specializing in Appellate Practice, First Amendment and Media, Commercial Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1950, Illinois and United States. District Court, Central District of Illinois.
1988, United States.
District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Assistant Attorney General, Illinois, 1950-1952. Member, Parole and Pardon Board, 1961-1964.
Justice, Appellate Court, Fourth District of Illinois, 1964-1981.
Member: Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations.
Member, Parole and Pardon Board, 1961-1964. Justice, Appellate Court, Fourth District of Illinois, 1964-1981. Member: Sangamon County and Illinois State Bar Associations.