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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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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family
Posted by Saved one | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family
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...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
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...
Posted by Paul | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
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 Amy | January 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Prompt and Professional
Sarah went above and beyond for me. Her communication was always prompt and clear. Professional, yet personable, Sarah made sure I always knew what was going on with my case. I highly recommend Sarah to anyone needed representation in Family Law.
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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