Robert Craven
| Robert E. Craven | |
|---|---|
 Robert E. Craven, Esq. | |
| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 32nd[1] district | |
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Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Laurence Ehrhardt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1955 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Susan |
| Children | Robert, Joseph |
| Residence | Saunderstown, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater |
University of Rhode Island New England School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website |
votebobcraven |
Robert E. Craven, Sr.[2] (born November 19, 1955) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 32 since January 1, 2013.
Education
Craven earned his BA from the University of Rhode Island and his JD from the New England School of Law.
Elections
- 2014 - On November 4, 2014, Craven was re-elected as Rhode Island State Representative of District 32, representing North Kingstown.
- 2012 - To challenge District 32 incumbent Republican Representative Laurence Ehrhardt, Craven was unopposed for the September 11, 2012 Democratic Primary, winning with 326 votes[3] and won the November 6, 2012 General election with 4,067 votes (54%) against Representative Ehrhardt's 3,440 (45.7%).[4]
- In his legislative capacity, Attorney Craven applies his legal expertise to sponsor new legislation for the State of Rhode Island. In his first term, Rep. Craven has already sponsored bills which prioritize restitution payments to victims, modify estate planning taxes, and impose harsh penalties on the transportation of illegal firearms.
Professional
Robert E. Craven was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1983. Since then, Attorney Craven has been the Town Solicitor in Foster, RI (1998-2004), is the current Town Solicitor in Charlestown, RI (2007-Present), and Assistant Solicitor for East Providence (2008-Present). Attorney Robert Craven is also the Probate Judge for the Town of Charlestown, RI. Attorney Craven served as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Rhode Island during 1983 – 1992 where he was the lead trial lawyer and served as the Chief of the Public Corruptions Unit during that time. During 1995 – 2001, Attorney Craven served as the Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island State Board of Elections.
From 1994-1996, Attorney Craven served on the Town Council of North Kingstown, RI where he led the fight to develop the Quonset Industrial Park by negotiating a payment in lieu of taxes with the State of Rhode Island to attract business development, jobs and tax revenue to the Town. He also served as President and sat on the Board of Directors from 1993-1996 at the Center for Non-Violence in Providence, Rhode Island.
Attorney Robert E. Craven has also served as an adjunct instructor for the Community College of Rhode Island where he taught courses in the business department and law department each semester between 1983 and 2002.
Presently, Attorney Craven is the sole proprietor of Robert E. Craven & Associates, a private-practice law firm located in North Kingstown, RI. Robert E. Craven & Associates is a general-practice law firm which handling most legal matters, including: personal injury, criminal defense, medical malpractice, wrongful death, DUI/refusal defense, and much more. [5]
References
- ↑ "Representative Robert E. Craven, Sr.". Providence, Rhode Island: Rhode Island General Assembly. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Robert Craven, Sr.'s Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 Statewide Primary, Representative in General Assembly District 32". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ↑ "2012 General Election, Representative in General Assembly District 32". Providence, Rhode Island: Secretary of State of Rhode Island. Retrieved February 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Robert E. Craven & Associates". North Kingstown, Rhode Island: Robert E. Craven & Associates. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
External links
- Official page at the Rhode Island General Assembly
- Campaign site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Robert Craven at Ballotpedia
- Robert E. Craven, Sr. at the National Institute on Money in State Politics
- Legal Office Website