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

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 by	Ben Adamowski
Succeeded by	John J. Stamos
Personal details
Born	August 30, 1918
Died	April 23, 1995 (age 76) Maywood, Illinois
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	St. Viator College DePaul University College of Law
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

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]