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

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5.0 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by William | October 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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...e to see my daughter every other weekend and before everything was even close to being finalized I was awarded 50/50 custody of her. To me that was my number one concern and she was able to get that for me. The financial situation turned out great also. There’s a lot of give and take and I did end up owing the ex some money but realistically it was expected given the situation. I can honestly say my divorce was a nightmare due to my ex but without Sarah I would have been financially destroyed and would have lost a lot of my rights as a father to my daughter. I would recommend her to anyone without a doubt in my mind that she will give them her all to achieve the best possible outcome.

Posted by Scott | June 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

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... as much as possible in the final ruling. I would definitely retain her services again, if necessary.

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...'ve have been very differerent right now had I not met and hired Sarah. She is a no nonsense type of lawyer that will fight for you. I highly recommend her especially to any military member married to another military member as being dual military can present unique challenges when it comes to divorce and or child custody.

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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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