About
Sarah E Ward is a Partner at Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP with over 6 years of experience in family law in Belleville, Illinois. She has represented families in various counties in Central and Southern Illinois, with a focus on contested custody and removal matters. Sarah E. Ward is a Partner at Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP, where she has been practicing law for over 6 years in Belleville, Illinois. Her primary area of expertise is family law, and she has represented families in St. Clair County, Madison County, Monroe County, Clinton County, and other counties throughout Central and Southern Illinois. Sarah Ward has a wealth of experience in family law advocacy, particularly in contested custody and removal matters. She also has experience representing current and retired military personnel. In addition to her work in the courtroom, Sarah has presented at legal education seminars in St. Louis on family law topics and has represented family law clients in the appellate court. Prior to joining Coffee Ward & Bower, LLP, Sarah Ward clerked for the SIU General Counsel’s Office, where she researched and drafted memoranda on labor matters, bankruptcy, and housing issues for the University. She received her Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from St. Louis University. Sarah is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the St. Clair County Bar Association. She was also selected as a member of the National Order of Barristers and was a member of the SIU Law Moot Court Board Appellate Division. Sarah Ward\s dedication to her clients and her expertise in family law make her a valuable asset to the legal community in Belleville, Illinois.
Legal Issues
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
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