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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
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Posted by James | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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Sarah Ward did an exceptional job helping me negotiate a very contested and protracted divorce. Her knowledge of Illinois law, experience in dealing with very complicated issues, and stellar reputation within the legal community allowed me to finalize my divorce in the most expeditious manner poss...
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 HeatherBrooksLewis | October 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Incredible attorney who gets results
Sarah Ward provided representation for my husband. She was amazing! She was attentive, responsive and extremely knowledgeable. I could not be more happy with the service we received and the outcome of our case. He courtroom demeanor is unmatched. She is well prepared, confident and knows how to navig...
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...
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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
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JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Domestic Litigation
2013
Ethics
2012
Domestic Litigation
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