Robert E. Craven
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| Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives from the 32nd[1] district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Laurence Ehrhardt |
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| Born | (1955-11-19) November 19, 1955 (age 68) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan |
| Children | Robert, Joseph |
| Residence(s) | Saunderstown, Rhode Island |
| Alma mater | University of Rhode Island New England School of Law La Salle Academy |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | votebobcraven |
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Robert Emmett Craven, Sr.[2] (born November 19, 1955) is an American politician and a Democrat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives representing District 32 since January 1, 2013. He serves as Chairman of the House Municipal Government Committee [3][4] and a member of the House Judiciary Committee.[5] Craven also serves on the R.I. Governor's Justice Reinvestment Working Group.[6][7]
Chairman Craven graduated from La Salle Academy in Providence, Rhode Island in 1974. He earned his BA (Bachelor of Arts) from the University of Rhode Island and his JD (Doctor of Jurisprudence) from the New England School of Law.
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Rep. Robert E. Craven, during his time in the Rhode Island House of Representatives, is responsible for legislation that:
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Robert E. Craven was admitted to the Rhode Island Bar in 1983, and has since held various positions in the legal field. From 1983 to 1992, he was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Rhode Island and the Chief of the Public Corruptions Unit. He has also served as the president and a member of the board of directors from 1993 to 1996 at the Center for Non-Violence in Providence, Rhode Island. He has also been involved in public service, serving as a member of the Town Council of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, from 1994 to 1996. He was the Town Solicitor in Foster, RI from 1998 to 2004, and he holds the same position in Charlestown, RI (2007–present).
While holding these jobs, he taught courses in the business and law department as an adjunct instructor for the Community College of Rhode Island from 1983 to 2002. He is the sole proprietor of a private-practice law firm in North Kingstown, RI.[36]
