Sarah Elaine Ward

Sarah Elaine Ward

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 18 years

Family Lawyer at Belleville, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Child Support

123 West Washington Street, Belleville, IL

About Sarah

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 18 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2007

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP

123 West Washington Street, Belleville, IL, 62220

Appt. Only Office

Mark Twain Plaza 1101 W. Vandalia, Suite 305G, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

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Sarah Elaine Ward's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
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Posted by Saved one | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Crazy ex grandparents

With Prayer and GOD’s mercy, he allowed her to defeat these people by getting them shut down. She was persistent with proving to the judge and the opposing party’s lawyers that they were doing this out of malice rather than for my kids benefits. Only because of the LORD JESUS that this case was dism...issed. It did cost a lot of money and 2 years of stress. But it worked out the LORD’s way.

Posted by Loraine | January 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Worth every penny spent

Stupidly I went through a divorce without a lawyer. I believed my ex telling me that I didn’t need a lawyer, everything would be fair. My ex didn’t play fair with our money or our kids. I wish I would of known better than to believe a lying ex. I was so naive and he was an expert on manipulation. L...uckily someone recommended Sarah to me. Thank God!!!! She saved me from this mess. Hope I never need the services of a lawyer again, but if I do, I’m calling Sarah.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family and Child Custody Lawyer

I highly recommend Ms. Sarah Ward for representation! I am extremely grateful of her knowledge, experience and professionalism! Including the knowledge she had in regards to military family. She listened to my concerns and passionate with her work. I enjoyed working with her and would and have recomm...ended her and her office to others.

Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

If you're looking for a good lawyer, I recommend Sarah Ward. Sarah is attentive and will always recommend a course of action that is in your best interest. I used her in my divorce and subsequent child support issues whereby my entitled ex-husband did not feel the need to support his child. Thanks to... Sarah, this issue was resolved. Her recommendations have always been what's in the best interest of myself and my child. Highly recommend.

Posted by Jeff | January 8, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Professional Service!

Sarah was wonderful at performing her duties in my divorce case. She was very responsive and kept me well informed throughout the process. I highly recommend her!

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2007

Moot Court Board, Southern Illinois University School of Law

2007

Southern Illinois American Inn of Court, Southern Illinois American Inn of Court

2007

The Order of Barristers, The Order of Barristers

2006

Moot Court Board, Southern Illinois University School of Law

2006

Southern Illinois American Inn of Court, Southern Illinois American Inn of Court

2005

Moot Court Board, Southern Illinois University School of Law

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP

2008 - 2014

Attorney, Cordell & Cordell

Associations

2010 - Present

St. Clair County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2003

Saint Louis University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Southern Illinois University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Cordell & Cordell Domestic Litigation Forum

Domestic Litigation

2013

Cordell & Cordell CLE

Ethics

2012

Cordell & Cordell Domestic Litigation Forum

Domestic Litigation

Languages

English

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