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Jan Crawford was born in 1965 and raised on a farm in Alabama. She attended Brewer High School and later earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama in 1987. In 1993, she graduated from the University of Chicago Law School. Her background in law has significantly shaped her career as a legal correspondent and journalist.
Crawford began her journalism career in 1987 as a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, where she covered legal affairs. Her in-depth reporting earned recognition, including an award for a 13-part series on the civil rights movement in 1996. In 2001, she was honored as one of the top reporters at the Tribune.
From 1998 to 2007, Crawford provided insightful legal analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court. Among her major exclusives were televised interviews with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice John Paul Stevens, where they discussed their careers and perspectives on the judiciary. Her legal expertise and journalistic excellence led her to serve as the Supreme Court analyst for CBS’s Face the Nation and as a senior legal correspondent for ABC News from 2007 to 2009.
In 2010, she joined CBS News, where she currently serves as chief legal correspondent and political correspondent. She regularly appears on CBS programs such as CBS This Morning and Face the Nation. She also launched a legal blog for CBS called “Crossroads,” providing in-depth commentary on political and legal developments.
In addition to her journalistic work, Crawford has shared her expertise by teaching journalism at American University. She played a significant role in CBS's coverage of the 2012 U.S. presidential election, offering legal context and political insights during a pivotal time in American politics.
Jan Crawford married Doug Greenburg in May 1994. The couple met while attending the University of Chicago Law School, although they didn’t connect until their graduation party. They have four children together: Carolyn, Louisa, Jack, and Page.
Crawford maintains an active presence on social media, using platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to engage with followers and share professional updates. Her Facebook page has attracted a following of over 15,000 people. She regularly posts legal insights, personal reflections, and multimedia content from her reporting work.
Known for her confident presence and legal acumen, Crawford has built a respected reputation in journalism. She is a member of the New York State Bar Association, further underscoring her legal credentials. While exact figures are not public, her annual salary and long-standing television career suggest a net worth estimated to be in the millions.
Despite her visibility in media, Crawford maintains a relatively private personal life. She has managed to keep her family life out of the public eye and has avoided public controversies or speculation, contributing to her professional and respected image in broadcast journalism.
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