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William F. Ward
also known as Bill Ward
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Biography
With over 40 years of legal experience and rated "Highly Recommended" by the Allegheny County Bar Association, Bill Ward was confirmed in June 2012, and again in June 2014, to the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Judge Ward earned the support of all Republicans and Democrats in the Pennsylvania State Senate.
For three years, Judge Ward worked with children and families in the Family Division, adjudicating juvenile dependency and juvenile delinquency cases, addressing mental health issues for juvenile offenders, and resolving child custody, divorce, equitable distribution, protection from abuse, and child support matters.
While on the bench, Judge Ward conciliated hundreds of cases in the Family Division. After extensive training, the National Judicial College certified Judge Ward as a Civil Mediator. He also is an Approved Neutral by the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Judge Ward provides private mediation in civil and family cases.
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 48 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 46 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Rothman Gordon, P.C.
310 Grant St Fl 3, Rothman Gordon Pc, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219-2272
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Experience
Honors
2019
Best Lawyers - Mediation, Arbitration, White Collar Crime, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Best Lawyers - Mediation, Arbitration, White Collar Crime, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyers - White Collar Crime, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer - White Collar Crime, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2016
2016 Top Rated White-Collar Criminal Defense Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2016
2016 Top Rated Business Lawyer, American Lawyer Media
2011
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2008
Top Lawyers in America - Commercial Litigation, Pittsburgh Magazine
2008
Top Lawyers in America - White-Collar Criminal Defense, Pittsburgh Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2008
Preeminent AV Peer-Reviewed Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
1997
Certificate of Achievement as First Deputy Attorney General, PA Office of Attorney General
1985
Special Commendation Award, Executive Office of U.S. Attorneys
1981
Letter of Commendation, U. S. Attorney General Smith
1981
Special Achievement Award, U. S. Attorney General Civiletti
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Rothman Gordon, PC
1900 - Present
Partner, Rothman Gordon, P.C.
2012 - 2015
Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania
2011 - 2012
Chief of Staff, Governor's Office, Commonwealth of PA
2007 - 2011
Member, Ward McGough, LLC
2003 - 2007
Partner, Thieman & Ward
1997 - 2003
Chairman of the Board, PA Board of Probation and Parole
1996 - 1997
First Deputy Attorney General, Pa Office Of Attorney General
1986 - 1996
Partner, Meyer Unkovic & Scott, LLP
1979 - 1985
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Office of the U. S. Attorney, Western PA
1978 - 1979
Attorney, Law Office of William F. Ward
1977 - 1978
Law Clerk to Federal Judge, Judge Louis C. Bechtle, EDPA
Associations
2016 - Present
Autism Connection of PennsylvaniaVice Chairman
2016 - Present
ACHIEVATrustee
2016 - Present
Mediation Council of Western PennsylvaniaMember
2016 - Present
Academy of Professional Family MediatorsMember
2014 - Present
PA Commission on Crime & DelinquencyCommissioner
2012 - Present
Mental Health & Justice Advisory CommitteeVice Chairman
1979 - Present
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
1979 - Present
Allegheny County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2013
Matrimonial American Inn of CourtMaster
2012 - 2013
American Inns of CourtMaster
2012 - 2015
Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial JudgesMember
2012 - 2015
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court JudgesMember
2003 - 2003
Interstate Commission for Adult Offender SupervisionCommissioner
1997 - 2003
American Probation and Parole AssociationMember
1997 - 2003
American Correction AssociationMember
1997 - 2003
PA Commission on Crime & DelinquencyCommissioner
1997 - 2003
PA County Probation & Parole Firearm & Training CommissionCommissioner
1997 - 2003
State Council for Interstate Adult Offender SupervisionMember
1997 - 2003
Pennsylvania Justice NetworkMember
1997 - 2003
Governor's Advisory Committee on ProbationMember
1997 - 2003
PA Association for Probation, Parole & CorrectionsMember
1979 - 2010
American Bar AssociationMember
1979 - 1995
Federal Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Bevier
Client acquitted on all counts
Commonwealth v. Sarver
Client was acquitted of Homicide by Vehicle- DUI Related
Education
1977
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
College of the Holy Cross
BA - Bachelor of Arts cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2016
Disability & Mental Health Summit
Special Needs in the Courtroom
2015
Capital College at Pennsylvania State University
Working With the Constitution
2015
American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament
Pittsburgh Regional Mock Trial Tournament
2015
Advanced Family Law Advocacy
Family Law Moot Court
2015
2015 Criminal Justice Advisory Board Conference
Courts and Veterans Diversion Efforts
2014
Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Veterans Court: State & Federal
2014
KDKA-Radio Memorial Day Program
Veterans Court in Allegheny County
2014
Disability & Mental Health Summit
Promoting Positive Interaction With Public Safety Officers and Kids in Court
2014
Dads Assisting Dads & Families Forum
Dads in Family Court
2014
Behrend College at Pennsylvania State University
An Evening With Three Judges
2014
Advanced Family Law Advocacy
Family Law Moot Court
2013
Mid-Atlantic Region of NBLSA
Frederick Douglass Moot Court Competition
2013
KDKA-Radio Memorial Day Program
Veterans Court in Allegheny County
2013
Jacob-Ferree Chapter of DAR
The Pennsylvania Constitution
2013
Allegheny organizations (county)
Choices and Consequences: The Benefits of Community Intensive Supervision
2013
92nd Annual Training Institute
Opening Remarks for PAPPC Conference
2012
Pitt Law Academy
Public Law v. Private Law Careers
2012
Allegheny Conference
Pennsylvania's FY 2012-2013 Budget
2011
PA Chamber of Business & Industry
Presentation to Executive Roundtable
2010
ABA Environmental Law Forum
Environmental Compliance and Criminal Enforcement
2010
2010 Third Circuit Review
Fourth Amendment Analysis - 3d Circuit
2008
Civil Litigation CLE
Civil Litigation Spring Smorgabord
2008
2008 Environmental Law Forum
Environmental Crimes
2007
2007 Environmental Law Forum
Criminal Investigations
2006
ACBA Bench-Bar Conference
Demystifying the Federal Grand Jury
2002
Philadelphia Bar Association
VOI/TIS Incentive Grants
2002
Dauphin County Bar Association CLE
Current Issues in Corrections, Probation and Parole
2002
Conference for the Re-entry of the Mentally Ill Offender
Challenges of Community Supervision of Mentally Ill Offenders
2002
Bucks County Board of Judges
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
2001
Pennsylvania Bar Institute CLE
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
2001
Association of Paroling Authorities International
Fatherhood Initiatives for Inmates & Parolees
2000
PA Legislative Budget and Finance Committee Hearing
Costs & Services of PA's County Adult Probation System
2000
National Association of Sentencing Commissions
Guidelines for Community Supervision
1999
Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
1999
Lebanon County Board of Judges
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
1999
Bucks County Bar Association
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
1998
Transitional Living Center of Williamsport
Community Corrections and Female Offenders
1998
PCCD Criminal Justice Research Symposium
Boot Camp: Intensive Supervision and Aftercare Program
1998
PBA Judicial Selection Committee
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
1998
PA Association on Probation, Parole and Correction
Prevention for Children At Risk
1998
Office of Victim Advocate - National Victimization Study
Workplace Violence and Staff Victimization
1998
Erie County Corrections Seminar
Probation, Parole and Corrections
1998
ACBA Criminal Law Section
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
1997
Senate of Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee
Incident Involving Shooting of a Parolee by State Parole Agents
1997
Senate of Pennsylvania Judiciary Committee
Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees
1997
PCCD Criminal Justice
Future Directions in Community Corrections
1997
PBA Committee on Corrections
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
1997
PAPPC Annual Training Institute
Keynote Speaker: "Officer Safety"
1997
National Institute of Corrections Advisory Board
Interstate Compact for the Supervision of Parolees
1997
Kiwanis Club of Lancaster
Parole Practice in Pennsylvania
1996
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
State Prosecution of Fraud Cases
1995
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Demonstrative Evidence and the Fraud Case
1995
ACBA Bench-Bar Conference
Pre-Indictment Negotiation
1994
Institute of Management Accountants
Compliance Programs and the United States Sentencing Guidelines
1989
KQV Radio - "Legal Notes" Program
Federal Grand Jury Investigations
1985
Rodef Shalom Congregation
Investment Schemes and the Elderly
1980
United States Naval Reserve
Soldiers & Sailors Relief Act of 1940
Publications
1996
Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company and West Information Publishing Group
Initiating Appeals from District Court Decisions
1995
Pittsburgh Legal Journal
Compliance Programs Under the United States Sentencing Guidelines
1993
Federal Bar News Journal
The Sentencing of Organizations Under the United States Sentencing Guidelines
Languages
English
Activity
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