Atty. John Anthony Ward
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Criminal & More Attorney · Serving Kenosha, WI · 41+ Years Experience
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About John Anthony Ward at a Glance
John Anthony Ward is a Member based in Kenosha, Wisconsin, practicing at John Anthony Ward, LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1985), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin (1985), Illinois (1986), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Economics, 1982). Serves clients in Kenosha, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John Anthony Ward
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Practice Areas Explained
John Anthony Ward's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Anthony Ward handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kenosha.
DUI / DWI Defense in Kenosha
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Divorce in Kenosha
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Drug Crimes in Kenosha
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Child Custody & Visitation in Kenosha
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Criminal Defense in Kenosha
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kenosha
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kenosha are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Kenosha Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kenosha-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kenosha Choose John Anthony Ward
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John Anthony Ward's practice in the field of dui/dwi, divorce, drug crimes, child custody, and criminal defense.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John Anthony Ward brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, and Illinois, John Anthony Ward can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, divorce, and drug crimes, John Anthony Ward can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kenosha
A Kenosha-based practice means John Anthony Ward attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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