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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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123 West Washington Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
Mark Twain Plaza 1101 W. Vandalia, Suite 305G, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
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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 anonymous | March 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellent Attorney
If you're looking for a good lawyer, I recommend Sarah Ward. Sarah is attentive and will always recommend a course of action that is in your best interest. I used her in my divorce and subsequent child support issues whereby my entitled ex-husband did not feel the need to support his child. Thanks to...
Posted by James | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Lt Col (ret), USAF
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 Suzanne | October 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Exceptional!!
From consultation to finalizing my divorce Sarah has been their for me, I felt supported. Divorce isn’t easy but Sarah was straight forward from the beginning, help me understand, she is a blessing and awesome at what she does! I give her high recommendation. She will get the job done right.
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...
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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
English