About Mr. David
Mr. David Ward is a trial lawyer licensed in both Georgia and North Carolina. He practices criminal defense and handles appellate matters. He brings courtroom experience and appellate work together for clients who face serious charges and post-conviction questions.
Ward completed his legal education at Campbell Law School, earning his J.D. in 2001. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from North Carolina State University, awarded in 1995. Those degrees framed a path from business fundamentals to courtroom practice.
Early in his career Ward became active in state and local trial lawyer organizations. He served on the Appellate Assistance Committee of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice from 2005 through 2010. He joined the Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers in 2006 and held its presidency in 2009, completing his service there in 2010. Later, he was a member of the Georgia Association of Criminal Trial Lawyers from 2013 through 2015. The roles placed him among colleagues who handle complex criminal litigation and appeals.
Ward’s work spans trial litigation and appellate advocacy. He has represented clients at trial and in state appellate proceedings. His practice requires both preparation for jury trials and careful briefing for appeals. He aims to present factual records and legal arguments that appellate courts can review with clarity.
Colleagues and opposing counsel know Ward for direct courtroom style and attention to appellate detail. He has experience taking cases through the full litigation lifecycle: investigation, motion practice, trial, and the appellate process when cases require it. He often draws on trial experience to frame issues for appeal, and on appellate perspective to refine trial strategy. That dual perspective informs how he evaluates cases and advises clients.
Ward is the principal of The Ward Law Office, PA. He manages client matters in both North Carolina and Georgia. He represents people charged with criminal offenses and handles appeals arising from convictions and post-trial rulings. He currently practices at The Ward Law Office, PA, handling criminal defense and appellate matters.
