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%

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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 - 49 of 49 reviews | Compassion

Posted by KEVIN | September 02, 2012 | Criminal Defense

AN ATTORNEY "ABOVE" THE REST!

I retained Mr. Ware for my criminal defense case, which is still ongoing. Mr. Ware has not only proven his vast knowledge of criminal defense statues, namely the 2C book which is profound, but has gained my trust and respect once again for an attorney. Mr. Ware's compasion towards me and my case is n...ot only exemplarily but refreshing. I called Mr. Ware once on a matter I wanted to discuss with him, however at that time Mr. Ware was unavailable. Just to let me know that he did not forget about me and to see what I needed he called me back at 10:30 in the evening. I do not know to many other attorney's who are devoted to their active case load as Mr. Ware is. Not only have I recommended other people to Mr. Ware. I will continue to use Mr. Ware for all of my legal matters whatever that may be for the future! Thank you Mr. Ware for being a "real" attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2012 | Criminal Defense

A Stellar Attorney

I was going through a difficult financial time in my life and unintentionally overdrew on my checking account on two occasions. Subsequently, I was charged, and sought the services of an attorney. Mr. Ware came highly recommended. Mr. Ware was extremely helpful, compassionate and did not make me f...eel like a "criminal". When everything was said and done, both matters were DISMISSED! Never in my wildest dreams did I expect that. When I hear of someone who may need legal advice, I strongly encourage them to contact Mr. Ware. He is a Godsend.

Posted by Sandy | June 04, 2012 | Criminal Defense

An excellent attorney

Mr. Ware, We are so thankful to have found you and to have had you represent my son. Your compassion and guidance in helping him with his case along with your kindness in refering him for additional guidance in his personal life has truly touched me. I have never encountered such a caring attorney.... I just want to thank you for all you have done. You gave us a payment schedule that we were able to repay and you trusted in us with out even knowing us. We will certainly refer you to our friends and family. Again thank you for all your help and for giving my son the opportunity to turn his life around with out the extreme consequences that would have effected his future. Our prayers were answered when you came into our lives and we thank you so very much. Sandy Babcock

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dishonest, Dismissive & unempathetic

Hire Someone Else — Not Mr. Ware! Mr. Ware did the bare minimum for my case. He failed to fully explain the details of my plea deal before court and only revealed important information afterward, leaving me no opportunity to seek other representation. He also dismissed my entrapment concerns instead... of addressing them directly. Throughout the process, I felt misled and unsupported. He showed little empathy, offered no real guidance, and treated the case more like a transaction than genuine representation. If you want an attorney who is honest, thorough, and willing to advocate for your claims, I would not recommend Mr. Ware. Hire someone else

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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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