William D Ware

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William D Ware

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Chester, NJ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Personal Injury

245 Main Street, Suite 203, Chester, NJ

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About William

Biography

Former Prosecutor, Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

For over 20 years Mr. Ware has been involved in either the prosecution or defense of serious criminal cases ranging from narcotics charges to sexual assault and murder cases. Mr. Ware has specifically developed a unique skill level involving Megan’s Law and Community Supervision matters. He has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from simple possession of CDS (drugs) to complex homicides and aggravated sexual assaults.

60%
DUI and DWI 20%

We defend against charges and convictions for Drunk Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Arrests, Drunk Driver Penalties, Disorderly Persons, Misdemeanor Arrests, Felony Offense, and more.

20%
Personal Injury 10%

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

William D. Ware, Attorney at Law

245 Main Street, Suite 203, Chester, NJ, 07930-2051

williamwarelaw.com/

Online Presence

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William D Ware's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

258 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 62 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2014 | Expungement

I highly recommend Mr. William Ware as your defense attorney.

Mr. Ware has successfully represented me in the past, and the result of that case was the best that I could have hope for. Because of his expertise in legal procedure, and his attentiveness to his clients, I immediately asked him to represent me in the petition of expungement. Through out the proce...ss, Mr. Ware kept me informed of the progress, and the Order to Expunge was granted as soon as it was legally possible. The record is clean! This process have been for us as stress free as possible because of Mr. Ware's expertise and caring nature. Once again, I unreservedly recommend Mr. Ware as your defense attorney.

Posted by J.Nguyen | May 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Thank God. Mr Ware, you are my savior. Charge: Poss, Dist CDS, MFG. Disposition: 2 degree, 5 yrs state prison to probation, fine

Dear Mr. Ware I, my two kids, my Mom and family owe you a life. Words cannot be truly express my gratefulness for having an amazing attorney like you. From explaining the terminology used in court, to handing my tissue when I couldn't hold back my tear, you stood by my side. ...Being charge with Possession of drugs sale, Distribution CDS, MFG, is a very scary, stressful and upsetting experience, especially when I'm innocent. Just simply helping the wrong people, being in the wrong place at the wrong time. They can take what left of my freedom and life less than twenty four hours. By words that come from directly from my heart, I would like to express my gratitude for everything you've done for me in the best way I know. You Are truly skilled in every way an attorney can be to make the difference. I highly recommended you and deeply appreciated your counsel advocacy. Thank God for your knowledge of the law. May God always be with you and Bless you, keep you healthy, because hundreds and hundreds people needs you. amen

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A grateful first time client

Mr. Ware was recommended to me when my nineteen year old son was arrested for armed robbery. He faced the possibility of several years in jail. Mr. Ware was patient and informative and always responsive to my calls and emails. His manner helped put me at ease during a very difficult time. Mr. Ware wa...s able to plea bargain my son's sentence down to probation and fines.

Posted by Carmine | January 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

thank you God

I had William after this sign the public defender to my case that was useless. He kept me informed of my worst case scenario and best case scenario. He helped me to grasp the seriousnes of my charges. I had a criminal case a civil case and to traffic tickets in that case all at once. They hit me to 2...1 charges. William got them all dissmissed, including the civil case and the traffic ticket. The cops use my car and my money, but he got it all back. if it wasn't for him I could have spent 10 years in jail. He is my savior it wasn't for him I would be behind bars now. He will be the only lawyer use if I ever get in trouble in Jersey again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013 | Litigation

William is "an excellent lawyer", said the judge. He got the job done with the best possible outcome for our circumstances.

William is a trustworthy and smart professional. With very short notice, William was able to grasp the entirety of our case and inform us as to the possible and probable outcomes depending on our particular circumstances and how things developed. What impressed us the most was how confident he was i...n dealing with our situation. This made us feel very comfortable and safe and that we were in good hands. He explained complicated issues in a way we could understand, and did not make any promises or give us false hope. Throughout the case he continued to provide us with updates as they occurred, and in some cases on a daily basis. When it is time to face the judge, William is a recognized professional. When concluding our case the judge said "you should feel good that you have an excellent lawyer". Thank you William, you're a true professional!

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William D Ware's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Mc Hugh

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an extraordinary advocate on behalf of his clients. He is meticulous and dogged in his pursuit of justice."

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Fred Shahrooz-Scampato

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have known Bill Ware for about 15 years and throughout that time, I have known him to be a competent and diligent attorney. When someone calls my office looking for a referral for a Northern New Jersey criminal defense attorney, I give them one telephone number - the number to William D. Ware, Attorney At Law."

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Michael Priarone

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known William for 20 years. He is an excellent attorney who gets great results for his clients."

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Fred Shahrooz-Scampato

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James Mc Hugh

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2012

Certified Criminal Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey

Work Experience

2010 - Present

President, Law Offices of William D. Ware

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Morris County College

2015 - 2015

Adjunct Professor, Seton Hall School Of Law

1993 - 2010

Solo Practioner, William D. Ware, Esq

1992 - 1993

Civil Litigator, Nolan & Ehler

1988 - 1992

Prosecuting Attorney, Essex County Prosecutors Office

Associations

2011 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Center For Law & Justice

Member

Education

1988

Vermont Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

Montclair State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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