Welcome to Donald M. Craven, P.C.

A general practice with a concentration in media law, Donald M. Craven, P.C. represents a wide variety of clients throughout Illinois.

Located in the state capital of Springfield, the law firm serves as general counsel to the Illinois Press Association, the Illinois Broadcasters Association and the Illinois News Broadcasters Association. Attorney Donald M. Craven represents television and radio stations, newspapers and other media in an array of litigation:

Attorney Don Craven
  • Pursue access to public records under the Freedom of Information Act & to court records under the First Amendment.
  • Pursue access to meetings of public bodies under the Illinois Open Meetings Act and to court proceedings under the First Amendment.
  • Advise and draft documents in copyright and trademark matters.
  • Defend against subpoenas compelling journalists to testify and to turn over notes, tapes and photographs that were not published or broadcast.
  • Defend against libel, invasion of privacy, infliction of emotional distress, and other types of lawsuits.

Donald M. Craven, P.C. • 1005 North Seventh Street, Springfield, Illinois 62702-3918 • (217) 544-1777 (telephone) • (217) 544-0713 (facsimile)