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Sarah E. Ward is a Partner with Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP. Sarah Ward has practiced over 15 years in Belleville, Illinois, primarily in the area of family law and has represented families in St. Clair County, Madison County, Monroe County, Clinton County and counties throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Sarah Ward has extensive family law advocacy experience, including representation on behalf of clients in contested custody and removal matters, as well as those who are current or retired military personnel.
Sarah Ward has presented at legal education seminars in St. Louis on family law topics, represented family law clients in the appellate court, and clerked for the SIU General Counsel’s Office researching and drafting memoranda on labor matters, bankruptcy and housing issues for the University.
Sarah Ward received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law, her Bachelor of Arts from St. Louis University, is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the St. Clair County Bar Association, was selected as a member of the National Order of Barristers, a member of the SIU Law Moot Court Board Appellate Division, and was a student member of the Southern Illinois American Inn of Court.
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Acquired: 2007
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123 West Washington Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
Mark Twain Plaza 1101 W. Vandalia, Suite 305G, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
20 Client Reviews
Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by William | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Just plain amazing
I was unfortunately going thru a divorce and my ex wife was going for the throat and pulled every trick in the book. Sarah was able to combat every situation we came into and turn it into a win. Obviously finances and custody of my daughter was the two biggest battles. In the beginning I was only abl...
Posted by Debra | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
A calm, caring, highly organized Attorney
I happened upon Sarah from reading good reviews and I couldn't agree more. Going through a divorce after 27 years of marriage was not ideal, but I always knew where I was during the process. She is extremely communicative and quick to respond with any questions or concerns I had. I felt like she g...
Posted by Sean | September 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent, Efficient, & Effective
Sarah provided me excellent, efficient, and effective counsel throughout my divorce. She walked me through each of the steps and kept the billable hours to a minimum without sacrificing service. I was able to get the most favorable results I could hope for and I’m glad she was on my team vs going aga...
Posted by Scott | June 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Great support from an excellent lawyer
Ms Ward was an outstanding choice as I walked through one of the hardest experiences of my life. IL being a no-fault state for divorce is a tough pill to swallow when you are the wronged party, but Sarah helped me focus on this as a business transaction, and ensured I and my young son were protected...
Posted by Paul | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Perfect amount of motivation
Sarah is a strong confident laywer, well versed in Monroe county, IL divorse case law (my case location). She was always there for questions, had timely answers and great advise/insight. I've referred one other to Sarah, and they got the same great service. I won't ever need to find another law ...
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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
2014 - Present
Partner, Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP
2008 - 2014
Attorney, Cordell & Cordell
2010 - Present
St. Clair County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Domestic Litigation
2013
Ethics
2012
Domestic Litigation
English