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 56 - 60 of 62 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr. Ware/Savior

I contacted Mr. Ware an emergency basis and he saw me promptly the same day. As I never needed a lawyer in my life till now, He explained my situation completely in a matter even a lay person could understand. I knew I was in the right place and we immediately took the steps to resolve the situation.... It was by no means a quick fix as we made the grueling trip to Paterson several times. In the end he stood next to me in a quite diffulcult atmosphere and his knowledge of the courts really showed. In what seemed to be some kind of encore he was most impressive in wrapping up my case. I trust in his knowledge and would recommend him in the future.

Posted by Olan | May 20, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Thank you!

This was the first time that I had ever been charged, and I was very upset with the instability this caused in my life and potential harm to my family. Mr. Ware was very reassuring and confident in his ability to handle my case. He went over all my options and possible outcomes given various verdic...ts. He was able to handle my case with a very favorable outcome. I have and would recommend Mr. Ware to anyone whom I know. You never know when you will need a lawyer! Life is not perfect and things can happen where you will need a lawyer; therefore, it is better to armed with his name and number so you can plead the 5th and let a professional, Mr. Ware, handle your case. It is in your best interest to heed the advice and be prepared. Take the name and number! Give him call.

Posted by David D. | December 10, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Best lawyer.....ever. Experienced / Professional / Effective

Mr Ware was recommended to me by other lawyer who had fate in Mr Ware skills in criminal defense. I am happy to say, I was not disappointed. He listened to me and acted immediately in resolving my case. He kept me in the loop and up to date on everything detail. He was always upfront and told me what... to expect every step of the way. His experienced in deal with criminal law was very obvious. I was very satisfied with the service Mr Ware has delivered. It was very clear to me why the lawyer that recommended him said "I would trust him to me defense me or a family member". I would highly recommend if you have any legal problem that require a lawyer, you contact William Ware's office immediately. Trust me, it will be the smartest move you can make...

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2012 | Litigation

Excellent Attorney

I never thought I would be writing this about an attorney but you, Mr. Ware, are not just any attorney. I truly believe you are God Sent! You provide exemplary representation and are very reliable, competent, professional, assertive, direct and diligent. Your knowledge of the law, evidence rules, a...nd court procedures is outstanding. You have always been available to answer my questions and provide sound feedback via text, email and/or phone calls. Very rarely are attorneys as responsive and caring as you are. Not only are you a very effective advocate, but you are also an attorney with a real heart. Thank you for the empathy you have given to my overall well-being. I truly appreciate how supportive you have been throughout this whole process. I have and will continue to use you for my legal matters. I would highly recommend you to anyone who is searching for an excellent attorney. Thank You!!!

Posted by Dionne | September 10, 2012 | Violent Crime

Justice served

Mr. Ware sought justice for our family in the homicide of our loved one. Many facts were being overlooked until he stepped in and advocated on our behalf. He scheduled meetings with the prosecutor's office and kept us involved in the case. As a result, an indictment was handed down and our family fi...nally got the justice that we had been seeking for months. He is an excellent attorney and I would recommend him to anyone.

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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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