The Florida Bar Bar #: 497916 (09/13/2001)
Appointed By: Gov. Richard L. Scott
The Hon. David V. Ward is a judge for the 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Rick Scott on July 15, 2016, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Olin W. Shinholser.
The 10th Judicial Circuit encompasses Hardee County, Highlands County, and Polk County. Ward has held assignments in Highlands County, presiding over juvenile, probate, guardianship, mental health, and risk protection cases.
Prior to his appointment, Ward served as an assistant state attorney in the Office of the State Attorney for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, a position to which he was named in 2001.
Ward earned a B.A. from the University of Florida in 1998. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law, in 2001.
His memberships have included the Willson American Inn of Court. He is also a veteran of the United States Navy.
He was a resident of Sebring, Florida, at the time of his appointment.
On January 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Polk County. Judge David Ward presiding.
Aug 21, 2023
| Current Appointment 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Highlands - Sec JR | 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Department Highlands - Sec JR |
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Education
B.A., University of Florida - 1998 J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 2001 |
B.A., University of Florida - 1998 J.D., University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law - 2001 |
| Current Court: | FL - 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida |
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| Clerk phone: | +1 (863) 402-6901 |
| Fax: | +1 (863) 402-6918 |
| Role | Employer | Where |
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| Judge | 10th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida | Highlands County, Florida |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit | None |
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