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Laura Ward - Covington, KY
111 Park PlaceSuite 103 Covington, KY 41011- 1624
Shannon D. Sexton, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Covington Criminal Defense Lawyer
Overview
Laura A. Ward graduated from Eastern Kentucky University a member of two honor societies, Golden Key National Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society, and a member of the elite organization, Student Alumni Ambassadors.After graduation, she worked for the Madison County Attorney as a child support caseworker for three years, cultivating an expertise in Kentucky family law...
Laura A. Ward graduated from Eastern Kentucky University a member of two honor societies, Golden Key National Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society, and a member of the elite organization, Student Alumni Ambassadors.After graduation, she worked for the Madison County Attorney as a child support caseworker for three years, cultivating an expertise in Kentucky family law...
Laura A. Ward graduated from Eastern Kentucky University a member of two honor societies, Golden Key National Honor Society and Pi Sigma Alpha National Honor Society, and a member of the elite organization, Student Alumni Ambassadors.After graduation, she worked for the Madison County Attorney as a child support caseworker for three years, cultivating an expertise in Kentucky family law.
Laura A. Ward left her position as a child support caseworker to attend Salmon P. Chase College of Law.While in law school, she interned with the Commonwealth's Attorney for Campbell County, competed in Moot Court competitions, and participated in trial advocacy.
Upon graduation, Laura A. Ward became a criminal prosecutor, in Kentucky known as an Assistant Commonwealth 's Attorney.During her tenure as a prosecutor, she worked for the Madison County Attorney and two Commonwealth's Attorneys, that included Kenton, Montgomery, Rowan, Bath and Menifee counties.By handling misdemeanors and felonies, Laura A. Ward gained trial experience in everything from D.U.I. cases to rape and felony murder.She also had the unique opportunity to gain experience in appellate work by successfully arguing a case to the Kentucky Court of Appeals.Furthermore, as a felony prosecutor, Laura A. Ward was assigned to prosecute the sex offenses that occurred in the 16th judicial circuit, and she was appointed as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.As a Special Assistant United States Attorney, she trained and participated with the federal government to prosecute cases involving child pornography.
Now as a private practitioner, Laura A. Ward's uses her experience in appellate, trial, and federal practice to advocate for her clients in all areas of law.
About Laura Ward
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
Litigation
- 100%
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Kentucky, 2005
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 2007
Other Affiliations
- Kentucky Bar Association, 2005 - Present
Classes and Seminars
- Business Organizations, Academy of Court Reporting
- Contracts, Academy of Court Reporting
Past Positions
- Commonwealth of Kentucky 16th Judicial Circuit, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, 2007 - 2010
- United States Attorney, Special Assistant United States Attorney, 2008 - 2009
- Madison County Attorney's Office, Assistant County Attorney, 2006
- Robbin's Law Office, Associate, 2006
- Commonwealth's Attorney - 21st Judicial Circuit, Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, 2005 - 2006
- Madison County Attorney's Office - Child Support Division, Legal Caseworker, 1999 - 2002
Education
- Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Highland Heights, Kentucky, 2005
J.D. - Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA, 1997
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science
Fees
Accepts Credit Cards
Office Information
Address
111 Park PlaceSuite 103 Covington, KY 41011- 1624
Phone
Fax
- 859-431-9666
Office Hours
9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday
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