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

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.

From 1960 to 1966, Ward was state's attorney for Cook County, Illinois and was a Democrat.

Ward died in Maywood, Illinois.