Judge Diane V. Ward: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Diane V. Ward (Ret.) served as a judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida in Miami-Dade County. Ward was elected to the bench in 2002. She retired in 2019.


Over the course of her judicial career, Ward held assignments in the Criminal Division, the Juvenile Division, and the General Jurisdiction Division. She was also regularly assigned to the 11th Judicial Circuit Court Appellate Panels.


Ward earned a B.A. from Lewis and Clark College in 1975. She then completed a J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law in 1982. As a law student, Ward became a Certified Legal Intern in the Appellate Division of the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office.


After graduating from law school, Ward began her legal career as an assistant public defender in the Trial Division of the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s Office. She served in that capacity until 1988, at which time she entered into private practice as a sole practitioner. While in private practice, Ward specialized in criminal defense litigation with a focus on capital litigation.


Her memberships have included the Grievance Committee of the Florida Bar and the Education Committee of the Florida Circuit Judges Conference. She has taught as a faculty member of the Florida Judicial College and the Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies.


She is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Diane V. Ward

On March 23, 2016 a county and admin appeals (ap) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

30 Files
Filed

Mar 23, 2016

Status

Active

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

County and Admin Appeals (AP)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 02, 2021

On May 29, 2015 a county and admin appeals (ap) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

16 Files
Filed

May 29, 2015

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

County and Admin Appeals (AP)

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Admin Appeals

Case Last Refreshed

Mar 24, 2021

On July 25, 2014 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

10 Files
Filed

Jul 25, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 11, 2021

On March 17, 2014 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

32 Files
Filed

Mar 17, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 16, 2021

On March 17, 2014 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

28 Files
Filed

Mar 17, 2014

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 15, 2021

On December 18, 2013 a replevin case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2013

Status

Default Judgment

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Replevin

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

Collections

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 17, 2014

On October 23, 2013 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

18 Files
Filed

Oct 23, 2013

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2021

On October 15, 2013 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

48 Files
Filed

Oct 15, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2021

On October 1, 2013 a rpmf -homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

76 Files
Filed

Oct 01, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2021

On August 20, 2013 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Aug 20, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2015

On July 16, 2013 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Jul 16, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 22, 2014

On July 10, 2013 a condominium case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

12 Files
Filed

Jul 10, 2013

Status

Summary Judgment

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Condominium

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Condominium

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2021

On June 10, 2013 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Jun 10, 2013

Status

Non-Jury Verdict

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jul 15, 2014

On May 6, 2013 a condominium case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

36 Files
Filed

May 06, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Condominium

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Condominium

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2021

On March 5, 2013 an other negligence case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

67 Files
Filed

Mar 05, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Other Negligence

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Negligence

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2021

On February 28, 2013 an insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

62 Files
Filed

Feb 28, 2013

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Insurance Claim

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 26, 2021

On January 17, 2013 contract & indebtedness case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

1 File
Filed

Jan 17, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Contract & Indebtedness

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2021

On January 4, 2013 an insurance claim case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

8 Files
Filed

Jan 04, 2013

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Insurance Claim

Practice Area

Insurance

Matter Type

Insurance Coverage

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2021

On January 3, 2013 an injunctive relief case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

3 Files
Filed

Jan 03, 2013

Status

Want of Prosecution

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Injunctive Relief

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2021

On December 21, 2012 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 21, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2015

On December 20, 2012 a comm premises liability case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

Comm Premises Liability

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Premises Liability

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 11, 2015

On December 20, 2012 a rpmf -non-homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 20, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Non-Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 15, 2015

On December 19, 2012 a rpmf -homestead ($250,000 or more) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 19, 2012

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($250,000 or more)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 31, 2013

On December 18, 2012 a rpmf -homestead ($50,001 - $249,999) case was filed in the jurisdiction of Miami-Dade County. Judge Diane V. Ward presiding.

Filed

Dec 18, 2012

Status

Bankruptcy

Judge

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Court

Miami-Dade County

County

Miami-Dade County, FL

Category

RPMF -Homestead ($50,001 - $249,999)

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Jun 24, 2014

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