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Robert Craven

Robert Craven

Experienced and Aggressive Legal Representation
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence ...
  • Rhode Island
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Biography

Robert E. Craven is the firm's proprietor and lead trial attorney. Since the founding of Robert E. Craven & Associates, Bob has handled hundreds of personal injury, criminal defense, DUI defense, and medical malpractice cases. Attorney Craven's experience as a former prosecutor makes him uniquely equipped to bring any matter to trial – an increasingly rare skill today. Bob regularly brings both criminal and personal injury matters to trial to get the best results for his clients. Bob began his legal career as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Rhode Island from 1983 to 1992. During that time, Bob served as lead trial lawyer and Chief of the Public Corruptions Unit. Thereafter, Bob was named the Town Solicitor in Foster, RI (1998-2004), and currently is the Town Solicitor in Charlestown, RI (2007-Present) and Assistant Solicitor for East Providence (2008-Present). Attorney Craven also served as Legal Counsel for the Rhode Island State Board of Elections from 1995 – 2001. In his 30+ years of experience, Attorney Craven has developed a vast legal expertise. While Bob most regularly handles personal injury, criminal defense, DUI defense, and medical malpractice cases, he also handles many other legal matters. His areas of practice also include: general litigation, tax law, probate and estate planning, state administrative appeals, land use and zoning and product liability.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
White Collar Crime
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Rhode Island
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Professional Experience
Assistant Town Solicitor
East Providence, RI
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Town Solicitor
Town of Charlestown, RI
- Current
Town Solicitor
Town of Foster, RI
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Legal Counsel
Rhode Island State Board of Elections
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Assistant Attorney General
Rhode Island Attorney General's Office
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Education
New England Law | Boston
J.D. (1983) | Law
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University of Rhode Island
B.A. (1978)
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Awards
Selected
Superlawyers
Selected
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Professional Associations
Rhode Island State Bar
Member
Current
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American Bar Associaton
Member
- Current
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Rhode Island Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer
Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
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Contact & Map
7405 Post Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Telephone: (401) 453-2700
Fax: (401) 453-1910