Judge John A. Ward: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. John A. Ward (Ret.) served as a judge for the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois. Ward was appointed to the bench by the Illinois Circuit Court in 1988. He retired in 2010 and joined ADR Systems as a private mediator and arbitrator.


Over the course of his judicial career, Ward held assignments in the Individual General Calendar Section, the Jury Section, the Motion Section, and the Tax & Miscellaneous Remedies Section of the Law Division as well as the Housing Ordinance Call of the First Municipal District.


Ward earned a B.A. from Marquette University. He then completed a J.D. at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in 1979.


After graduating from law school, Ward began his legal career as an associate at Boodell, Sears, Sugrue, Giambalvo & Crowley. He left the firm the following year and joined the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, where he served as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Trial Division until 1983. At that time, he became an Assistant Attorney General for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. He served in that capacity until his appointment to the Cook County Circuit Court.


His memberships have included the Illinois Courts Commission.


Ward is a recipient of the Celtic Man of the Year Award from the Celtic Legal Society.

Recent Cases by Hon. John A. Ward

On March 31, 2010 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2010

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 22, 2010

On December 2, 2009 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 02, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 13, 2010

On October 20, 2009 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Oct 20, 2009

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 29, 2010

On May 29, 2009 a personal injury (construction injuries) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

May 29, 2009

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY (CONSTRUCTION INJURIES)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Construction

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 07, 2010

On April 27, 2009 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Apr 27, 2009

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 12, 2010

On April 22, 2009 a property damage case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Apr 22, 2009

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 04, 2010

On March 31, 2009 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Mar 31, 2009

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2010

On March 26, 2009 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Mar 26, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 08, 2010

On February 17, 2009 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2009

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

May 23, 2010

On February 10, 2009 a miscellaneous statutory action case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Feb 10, 2009

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

MISCELLANEOUS STATUTORY ACTION

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2010

On February 9, 2009 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Feb 09, 2009

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 31, 2010

On January 29, 2009 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Jan 29, 2009

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 23, 2010

On January 22, 2009 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Jan 22, 2009

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 25, 2010

On December 31, 2008 a personal injury (construction injuries) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY (CONSTRUCTION INJURIES)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Construction

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2011

On December 31, 2008 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2010

On December 31, 2008 a personal injury (product liability) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY (PRODUCT LIABILITY)

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2010

On December 31, 2008 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 31, 2008

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2010

On December 30, 2008 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 30, 2008

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 12, 2012

On December 24, 2008 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 24, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 15, 2011

On December 23, 2008 an other personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2008

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

OTHER PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2010

On December 23, 2008 a contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 23, 2008

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

CONTRACT

Practice Area

Commercial

Matter Type

Breach of Contract

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2010

On December 22, 2008 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 22, 2008

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 29, 2010

On December 19, 2008 a personal injury(motor vehicle) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2008

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PERSONAL INJURY(MOTOR VEHICLE)

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 10, 2010

On December 18, 2008 a premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Cook County. Judge John A. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2008

Status

Other

Judge

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Court

Cook County

County

Cook County, IL

Category

PREMISES LIABILITY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 01, 2011

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