Carl Ward
Washington, MO
Licensed for 37 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Car Accident
Language
English
About
Carl M. Ward is a nationally known DWI defense lawyer. A strong dedication to exemplary DUI/DWI defense has earned Mr. Ward the respect of his peers. He has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for more than 14 consecutive years, holds a 10.0 AVVO “Superb” rating, has been included in Super Lawyers Magazine for the past 12 +years, and is listed in The Best Lawyers in America. U.S. News & World Report has also included his firm in its “Best Law Firms” ranking. Carl was the recipient of the Robert Duncan Appellate Excellence Award, the Bernard Edelman Tradition Award, and the President’s Award from the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He was named to The National Trial Lawyers “Top 100” in the area of DWI/DUI defense, St. Louis Area’s Top Attorneys in the area of DUI/DWI Defense by St. Louis Magazine, the Top 10 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Missouri by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, and the Nation’s “Top One Percent” in DWI/DUI Defense by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.Mr. Ward has been trained in the use and maintenance of breath testing devices and owns several breath testing instruments. Carl has also completed an extensive training course on the use of gas chromatography to test blood samples for alcohol. He has been a NHTSA/IACP trained Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and DWI Detection Instructor since 2000, and has served as an instructor at dozens of police training programs for state, county and municipal law enforcement officers since that time.Mr. Ward frequently lectures on DWI law at continuing legal education programs and seminars. He chaired or moderated the largest DWI law seminars for lawyers in Missouri for twenty (20) consecutive years. He is a member of various bars and associations, including the Missouri Bar, Franklin County Bar Association, West St. Louis County Bar Association, National College for DUI Defense, Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, California DUI Lawyers Association, and the DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Carl is also the founder of the Missouri Society for Criminal Justice, and is a Past President of the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. In 2018, he received the National Leadership Award for DWI Defense by the National College for DUI Defense.
Practices Areas
Criminal Defense
Car Accident
Personal Injury
DUI and DWI
Language
English
Contact
LAW OFFICE OF CARL M. WARD | Trial Attorney305 W. 4th StreetWashington, MO, 63090 Office (636) 390-0070 Fax (314) 754-8178 305 W. 4th StreetWashington, MO, 63090 Office (636) 390-0070(636) 390-0070 Fax (314) 754-8178(314) 754-8178
Office: (877) 414-7370
Website: N/AReviews
Highly recommend this attorney. Carl has helped me out with 2 DWI cases & I couldn't thank him enough! Very professional, honest, responsive & knows his stuff. Thank you Mr. WARD!!!
WE were very pleased with Carl he is very friendly and helpful and knows his job.
Words cannot explain what this team and Mr. Ward have done for my family and I. I would highly recommend these professionals to anyone in need of help. They are on top of there game, willing to go above and beyond! I believe you get what you pay for. Truly blessed to have had such great representation. Hats off to you folks! Truly honored and blessed to have had you all on me and my family's side. Remarkable!!!
I was involved in an accident and had that sinking feeling that I was out of my depth. Ward and Childress came to my assistance and managed to steer me through the complexities and alternatives that were not only an invaluable source of comfort but managed to achieve a result in my favor that was fair to all concerned and better than I had any right to expect. God bless them.
When I remembered I could call Carl Ward for my ticket I was so relieved! He handled my case completely for me, I didn't have to go to court. He sent me detailed directions in the mail after he got my violation amend to a parking ticket. I followed his simple directions, signed the form he sent, an with a money order, sent off my ticket payment. DONE Nightmare resolved. I so appreciate the efficiency of Carl and his team as they perform their magic. I am eternally grateful
One of the best lawyers as far as knowledge and keeping his clients informed throughout the entire process. Great staff. Always returns emails and phone calls promptly. One of the best !
I received Another DWI and this time in Ellisville. I reside in St Charles County and due to numerous DWI's, Mr Ward suggested DWI Court in St Louis County after they took over the case. Stl County would not allow me to participate in their program and therefore I was looking at a Felony and possible jail time. Mr. Ward took this to the highest Missouri level possible so that I could gain access to the program. Needless to say, his expertise and professionalism allowed him to present this to the Missouri legislature and when new laws passed, his was a part of this. This allowed me to participate in the program. Once I received all the information concerning DWI court, I thought in my situation it was a no win situation as parts of the program would cause me to lose my employment and not be able to care for my children. He took this to the Prosecuting Attorney and suggested another plea, which included private DWI Court and Probation through Bridgeway as well as 30 days work release. At this point, I did have the SCRAM on for a total of 13 months. I believe a lot of this was possible because of Mr. Wards hard work and dedication to his profession. We signed the agreement and I have officially completed all my requirements except for the remaining probation period.
Highly recommend this attorney. Carl has helped me out with 2 DWI cases & I couldn't thank him enough! Very professional, honest, responsive & knows his stuff. Thank you Mr. WARD!!!
WE were very pleased with Carl he is very friendly and helpful and knows his job.
Words cannot explain what this team and Mr. Ward have done for my family and I. I would highly recommend these professionals to anyone in need of help. They are on top of there game, willing to go above and beyond! I believe you get what you pay for. Truly blessed to have had such great representation. Hats off to you folks! Truly honored and blessed to have had you all on me and my family's side. Remarkable!!!
I was involved in an accident and had that sinking feeling that I was out of my depth. Ward and Childress came to my assistance and managed to steer me through the complexities and alternatives that were not only an invaluable source of comfort but managed to achieve a result in my favor that was fair to all concerned and better than I had any right to expect. God bless them.
When I remembered I could call Carl Ward for my ticket I was so relieved! He handled my case completely for me, I didn't have to go to court. He sent me detailed directions in the mail after he got my violation amend to a parking ticket. I followed his simple directions, signed the form he sent, an with a money order, sent off my ticket payment. DONE Nightmare resolved. I so appreciate the efficiency of Carl and his team as they perform their magic. I am eternally grateful
One of the best lawyers as far as knowledge and keeping his clients informed throughout the entire process. Great staff. Always returns emails and phone calls promptly. One of the best !
I received Another DWI and this time in Ellisville. I reside in St Charles County and due to numerous DWI's, Mr Ward suggested DWI Court in St Louis County after they took over the case. Stl County would not allow me to participate in their program and therefore I was looking at a Felony and possible jail time. Mr. Ward took this to the highest Missouri level possible so that I could gain access to the program. Needless to say, his expertise and professionalism allowed him to present this to the Missouri legislature and when new laws passed, his was a part of this. This allowed me to participate in the program. Once I received all the information concerning DWI court, I thought in my situation it was a no win situation as parts of the program would cause me to lose my employment and not be able to care for my children. He took this to the Prosecuting Attorney and suggested another plea, which included private DWI Court and Probation through Bridgeway as well as 30 days work release. At this point, I did have the SCRAM on for a total of 13 months. I believe a lot of this was possible because of Mr. Wards hard work and dedication to his profession. We signed the agreement and I have officially completed all my requirements except for the remaining probation period.
Highly recommend this attorney. Carl has helped me out with 2 DWI cases & I couldn't thank him enough! Very professional, honest, responsive & knows his stuff. Thank you Mr. WARD!!!
WE were very pleased with Carl he is very friendly and helpful and knows his job.
Words cannot explain what this team and Mr. Ward have done for my family and I. I would highly recommend these professionals to anyone in need of help. They are on top of there game, willing to go above and beyond! I believe you get what you pay for. Truly blessed to have had such great representation. Hats off to you folks! Truly honored and blessed to have had you all on me and my family's side. Remarkable!!!
I was involved in an accident and had that sinking feeling that I was out of my depth. Ward and Childress came to my assistance and managed to steer me through the complexities and alternatives that were not only an invaluable source of comfort but managed to achieve a result in my favor that was fair to all concerned and better than I had any right to expect. God bless them.
When I remembered I could call Carl Ward for my ticket I was so relieved! He handled my case completely for me, I didn't have to go to court. He sent me detailed directions in the mail after he got my violation amend to a parking ticket. I followed his simple directions, signed the form he sent, an with a money order, sent off my ticket payment. DONE Nightmare resolved. I so appreciate the efficiency of Carl and his team as they perform their magic. I am eternally grateful
One of the best lawyers as far as knowledge and keeping his clients informed throughout the entire process. Great staff. Always returns emails and phone calls promptly. One of the best !
I received Another DWI and this time in Ellisville. I reside in St Charles County and due to numerous DWI's, Mr Ward suggested DWI Court in St Louis County after they took over the case. Stl County would not allow me to participate in their program and therefore I was looking at a Felony and possible jail time. Mr. Ward took this to the highest Missouri level possible so that I could gain access to the program. Needless to say, his expertise and professionalism allowed him to present this to the Missouri legislature and when new laws passed, his was a part of this. This allowed me to participate in the program. Once I received all the information concerning DWI court, I thought in my situation it was a no win situation as parts of the program would cause me to lose my employment and not be able to care for my children. He took this to the Prosecuting Attorney and suggested another plea, which included private DWI Court and Probation through Bridgeway as well as 30 days work release. At this point, I did have the SCRAM on for a total of 13 months. I believe a lot of this was possible because of Mr. Wards hard work and dedication to his profession. We signed the agreement and I have officially completed all my requirements except for the remaining probation period.