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Sarah Elaine Ward
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Biography
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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Licensed in Illinois for 18 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2007
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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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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 ...
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
My voice when I thought I had none
Sarah represented me many years ago and I still seek her advice and guidance when issues pop up. She was my beacon of hope and gave me the strength to fight for my parental rights. She did not allow me to become a statistic when it came to a good father wanting to be with his children. My life would...
Posted by Victoria | December 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
She had my best interest at heart and encouraged me to ask for what I really wanted
Ms. Ward encouraged me to seek what I really wanted when divorcing my husband rather than just leaving with my clothes, car, and bills. She helped me understand the laws, what my rights were, and what I could (and should) seek. She was not mean or spiteful and worked in a timely manner.
Posted by Andrea | October 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce representation
Mrs. Ward is one of the most professional lawyers I have ever worked with. She represented me in my divorce and was always available and prompt. She is 110% for her clients and is always honest and respectful. I will highly recommend her to everyone I know that is looking for representation.
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
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