Lynn Ward graduated with honors from Pensacola Christian College in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in Prelaw. She graduated from Washburn University School of Law with her Juris Doctorate in 1990. She is trained as a domestic mediator and is one of the first Kansas attorneys trained to handle divorce cases using a collaborative law format. She has argued appeals of family law cases before the Kansas Court of Appeals and the Kansas Supreme Court. In addition, she has handled criminal jury trials in state and federal court and written briefs, and argued before the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals. Lynn is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), an organization that promotes the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law.
Lynn Ward founded Ward Law LLC in 2005. The firm focuses on family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, paternity, adoption, and child-in-need-of-care cases. The firm also provides litigation alternatives such as collaborative family law, mediation, and arbitration. The mission of the firm is to help clients find independence and self-confidence by compassionately and efficiently navigating them through major changes in their families.
Lynn’s focus is on financially sophisticated divorce cases, particularly those involving professionals, business valuations, or agricultural assets. She is comfortable trying cases in the courtroom or negotiating them outside of court.
Lynn grew up on a farm south of Clay Center, Kansas. Her father had a cow-calf operation and grew wheat and soybeans. She and her husband, Dale, moved to Wichita, Kansas, in 1990, where they have had successful legal careers over the past 33 years.
Lynn is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Wichita and served in many leadership capacities for the organization, including its President in 2006-07. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and served on its board of governors. Lynn is on the board of directors for the Washburn Law School’s Children and Family Law Center. Lynn strives to be a great aunt in every sense of the word. Her greatest joy is in mentoring two girls who came to the U.S. as refugees from the D.R. Congo.
"Thank you for your work on my behalf, and your continued professionalism. You have firmly yet kindly held my hand and led me through this lengthy process and now it’s over." - client review
"The best family practice lawyer in Wichita!" - client review
"When going through such a stressful, disappointing and emotional time in your life, Lynn and her team are ready for the things you are not ready for. Every question you ask or forget to ask matters to them and is handle with experience and care. Their veteran experience allows them to move the process along without increased time and expenses for you." - client review
