William D Ware

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William D Ware

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 37 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 37 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

265 Client Reviews

Showing 51 - 55 of 63 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2013

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!

Posted by Gil. G | December 09, 2013

Incredible Attorey

Calling Mr. Ware a great attorney would just be understating him incredibly. I have had the opportunity of having Mr. Ware represent me on 3 different occasions and none were bigger than this last case. As a Class A CDL holder as well as just getting my business up and running, I was arrested for a s...econd DWI which I lost my CDL for life and was sentenced to 4 years suspension and the breathalyzer installed in any car I ever drove for six Years. Trusting Mr. Ware, he recommended we look into making sure my first DWI was done just and fair and sure enough, he realized that it wasn't. The end result after a fierce battle with 2 municipal courts and 1 superior appellate court overturning a conviction was 3 months suspension for 1 DWI and getting the first one dismissed. Not only did I get my license back but I got my CDL back and the company that I Started, I don't have to worry about anymore. Mr. Ware keeps you in the know and just gives you the feeling that he's on top of any and all situations. I'm grateful for having Mr. Ware in my corner and if I ever get in a jam, (I say this because i'm human and can make mistakes) I will not think twice about having Mr. Ware in my corner.

Posted by Judith | October 17, 2013

Excellent attorney.

My husband had a serious case with MVD. Mr. Ware provided excellent legal representation. He was knowledgeable about the law and explained all aspects of the court case. He was always there to answered any concerns , and more importantly he was able to get the charges reduced to a minimum, which it... was very impressive. My husband and I are very grateful for all he did. He definitely excel all of my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2013

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

I highly recommend attorney Williams Ware. I know Mr. Ware as my friend Bill for over 5 years. I have always admired Bill as a friend of high character and good judgment. I never thought that I would need to hire a defense lawyer ever, but an unfortunate event happened, and I find myself in need o...f a good defense lawyer. I asked Bill to be my lawyer not only because of Bill’s character, but also because of his experience and expertise in defense law. Bill was very responsive to all of my questions via emails and phone calls. He answered all of my questions clearly. He eased my fear by telling me how things may proceed and the most likely outcome. His many years of experience, especially his knowledge of how certain judge or prosecutor works, proved invaluable. His knowledge of the laws and his preparation for the court appearance were evident in the court. I can easily see that Bill was the better prepared attorney in the court room that day. His tenacity made me glad that he was on my side, fighting for me. The end result was the best possible court decision. I thank God for Bill as my friend and as my lawyer. Once again, I unreservedly recommend my friend, William Ware, as your defense attorney.

Posted by Joe | July 22, 2013

Best Lawyer

This was my first experience ever dealing with a lawyer and Mr. Ware helped me a lot. I never had been in any sort of trouble in my life until this situation and I'm thankful that I had Mr. Ware representing me. He is really knowledgeable, hard working and professional. He walked me through every pro...cess step by step making me feel comfortable and prepared for everything that was happening. He kept me up to date on every matter and situation that was happening pertaining to my case. And we came out with the best possible outcome. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Mr. Ware for any type of legal issue. Thank you for everything Mr. Ware.

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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

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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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