Carl Matthew Ward

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Carl Matthew Ward
Leading DWI defense lawyer with 28 + years of experience.

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 95% DUI / DWI
    28 years, 2,500 cases
  • 5% Criminal Defense
    29 years, 300 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 314-394-2150
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  • Ward, Hollingshead & Eccher
    12444 Powerscourt Drive
    St. Louis, MO 63131
    Office: 314-394-2150
    Office: 314-394-2150
    Fax: 636-390-0072
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Client Reviews

Client Rating


5 star rating

“Carl Ward”

Posted by: Lori, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: WE were very pleased with Carl he is very friendly and helpful and knows his job.
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


George W. Gilmore Jr.

I endorse this lawyer. Carl is one of the top DWI attorneys in the business. Excellent communication skills...with clients, Judges and juries. Carl... more

Endorsement from lawyer: George Gilmore , Sikeston (MO), Today
Denise Ann Kirby

I endorse this lawyer. You couldn't possibly find a better DWI lawyer in Missouri. Carl is regarded by ALL of his peers, as well as prosecutors,... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Denise Kirby , Kansas City (MO), 1 day ago
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Résumé

 

License

29 years since Carl Matthew Ward was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Missouri Good Standing, Active 1984 01/08/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Partner at Ward | Hollingshead 2009–present
Trial Attorney at Law Office of Carl M. Ward 1989–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Saint Louis University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984
University of Missouri Political Science B.S. 1981

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV® Preeminent Rating Martindale-Hubbell® 2012
Avvo Superb Rating of 10 out of 10 American Registry 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Treasurer Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2012–present
Associate Member Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association 2009–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 22 Legal Answers
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14 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
2 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Defending Your Client's Driver's License Following a DWI Arrest Carl M. Ward 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Breath Testing Regulation Changes 5th Annual Bernard Edelman DWI Law and Science Seminar, Osage Beach, Mo. 2012
DWI Law Missouri Public Defenders Annual College 2011
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