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 51 - 55 of 101 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trusted Attorney for Best Possible Outcome

Simply put, if you are in a situation which requires Legal representation, I would highly recommend William Ware. William is a true TRUSTED advisor, with a very endearing personality, who will guide you through the entire process, and be right by your side throughout. He will quickly establish TRUS...T, which will allow you to communicate effectively with him, and give you the comfort to present him with all the facts he needs to establish a very cohesive Legal strategy. Part of that strategy has you leaving his office with the sense of confidence that he is focused on your best interest; so important as it helps with the mental stress of being in this situation. Once he's thoroughly done his due diligence, he will present the reality of the situation as defined by what could possibly happen, and then work backwards from there, sharing his approach of how he will work to achieve the best possible outcome. I realized that he is well respected in the 'system', i.e Police, Attorneys, Prosecutor, Judge. That is so important as this dynamic allows him to operate as effectively as he can, prior to Court, and when he's actually in Court. The sense of comfort your Attorney gives you as defined by TRUST, personality, professional relationships, knowledge, RESPECT by others, negotiation experience, etc., are all things you must consider when selecting someone who can have such a big impact on your life, and in the end William took for me that worse case scenario, and was able to achieve that best possible outcome, one which clearly exceeded my expectations. I will always be grateful for William, and having had the very good fortune of having him as my Attorney.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Life saver

Recently hired Mr. Ware to represent both my myself and a family member to fight an abusive & destructive person. Mr. Ware has guided us, who have little to no experience being in a court room and represented us to fully expose the truths. Mr. Ware is a lawyer who will give you the realistic predict...ions he has on the case and will give you the right advice to properly handle yourself in a court room. He will make sure you do not act on your emotions and just relay your statements in a short and concise manner, direct to the point. He is always contactable even on off business hours for urgent advice on your case and will show that he is just not a lawyer hired to perform on your case, but also a lawyer who fully understands and cares for your concerns. As for the fees, he has the lowest fee out of all the lawyers we browsed and let me assure you, it was worth every penny. Mr. Ware guided our case to victory and the 7 years of nightmare our family has endured is finally over. Truly a life saver.

Posted by Joshua | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Affordable & Dependable

I ran into trouble with the law regarding drug paraphernalia in which I was caught with used paraphernalia within my motor vehicle. As such, I received a misdemeanor for possession and a DMV charge for possession within the motor vehicle. The DMV charge was a big deal since I could have been facing a... two year license suspension. After consulting with a few lawyers regarding the matter I came across Mr. Ware's name. Mr. Ware has a reputable case record that speaks for itself. In addition, his consultation was professional and addressed all the worries I had about my case. Unlike the other lawyers I spoke with, Mr. Ware gave my case the time of day and even gave me the best service price I could find. Mr. Ware ensured me that he would do his best to handle my case, more specifically have the DMV charge dropped or discharged. Sure enough, Mr. Ware pulled through, he had the DMV charged dropped and instead of paying a hefty misdemeanor fine, I wind up only paying for my enrollment into the conditional discharge program. Mr. Ware provided phenomenal services for an affordable price. As a result of his professional skills, I was able to save time, money and my license from being suspended. I would highly recommend that you allow Mr. Ware to represent your case, it is definitely worth it.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and skilled lawyer

It was my first time hiring a lawyer and I definitely didn't know where to start. After contacting dozens of lawyers I chose to go with Mr. Ware after finding his profile here on avvo and it couldn't have been a better choice. Mr. Ware is a very experienced lawyer and from the start I knew I was in g...ood hands. He was honest with me and gave me all the possible outcomes, explaining step by step what would happen. Both Mr. Ware and his assistant Kristi were extremely helpful, answering all my questions whenever I called and contacting me immediately with the updates on my case. I went into the case with peace of mind and he took care of everything, but made sure to let me know exactly what was going on. I could not be happier with the outcome. I had three charges, one being a criminal charge and the other two fines. Mr. Ware talked to the prosecutor and got the criminal charged dropped so I only had to pay a couple hundred dollars for the fines, which he got to be the lowest amount possible. He kept my record clean, I was able to keep my license, and I did not have to complete any probation or community service either. This saved my future, I'd definitely recommend him as a lawyer to anyone.

Posted by Katie | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best Lawyer!!

I was facing charges for a DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed and afraid about being convicted and losing my license. As soon as I met Mr. Ware, he stressed to me to live my life as normal while waiting for the outcome of my case. I did my best t...o follow his advice and not let my anxieties about the case get to me. Mr. Ware guided me through each court appearance and because of his tireless effort and dedication to me as his client, I was only convicted of the lesser charge of failure to maintain lane!! I started crying out of happiness and relief while still standing in front of the judge. Such a huge weight had been lifted from me. I was crying so hard as we were walking out it must have looked like I was sentenced to jail! Mr. Ware took what seemed like an impossible situation for me and certain loss of license and I left the court with only a small fine! Mr. Ware will make your case a priority and will fight for the absolute best outcome, as he did in my case. I could not be more thankful to Mr. Ware to be able to move on with my life and have this behind me.

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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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