Daniel P. Ward

Daniel P. Ward
Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court
In office
1976–1979
Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court
In office
1966–1991
Cook County State's Attorney
In office
1960–1966
Preceded byBen Adamowski
Succeeded byJohn J. Stamos
Personal details
BornAugust 30, 1918
DiedApril 23, 1995 (age 76)
Maywood, Illinois
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materSt. Viator College
DePaul University College of Law
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

Daniel Patrick Ward[1] (August 30, 1918 – April 23, 1995) was an American jurist.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ward graduated from Marmion Academy in Aurora, Illinois. He went to St. Viator College and then received his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. During World War II, Ward served in the United States Army. He was a professor of law at Southeastern University and was an assistant United States Attorney. He was also a professor of law at DePaul University College of Law. From 1960 to 1966, Ward was state's attorney for Cook County, Illinois and was a Democrat. Ward then served on the Illinois Supreme Court from 1966 until 1991 and was chief justice of the court from 1976 to 1979. He lived in Westchester, Illinois. Ward died in Maywood, Illinois.[2][3]

  1. ^ "Daniel P. Ward" (PDF). Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission.
  2. ^ 'Daniel P. Ward, Former Chief Justice of Illinois,' Chicago Tribune, Kenan Heise, April 25, 1995
  3. ^ Illinois Supreme Court-Daniel P. Ward