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 61 - 65 of 101 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Outstanding

I put myself in an incredible situation due to a firearm license violation. I am from out of state and have excellent council in my home state. After speaking with my attorneys from my home state I spoke with four of the highest ranked criminal lawyers in the area that the violation took place. We d...isagreed with how all four of them would handle my case. Then I spoke with William. After I explained what happen he informed me how he would defend my case. It was totally different then the other four attorneys. His defense strategy not only resonated with me but also with my legal team in my home state. Throughout the whole process William was upfront, honest and gave me the information I needed. Not always what I wanted to hear however what I needed to hear so I could make the best decision. William was able to navigate the best outcome I could possibly obtain. There are no amount of words that I or my family could write that would explain our gratitude!!! William is professional, honest and gets the job done. Kristi his paralegal is professional, cheerful and gets back to you when she says she will. What more could you ask for from a team. I highly Recommend William if you need a criminal attorney.

Posted by Zoë | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent.Super Professional. Responsive.

I was in a very precarious situation in the Criminal Justice System. Not only did Attorney Ware assuage and calm all my fears, he was super efficient, professional, called me back to answer all my questions, and his paralegal is awesome and super professional. I can't speak enough of his credentials ...and skill, and demeanor. Don't waste time or money looking for anyone else. There is a reason why he is Certified in Criminal Matters in Supreme Court. It's called years of experience and knowing how to navigate for you in the Criminal Justice System.

Posted by anonymous | September 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended!

William Ware and his team are amazing! They did my criminal case and my expungement! They work with you and help guide you through everything you're going through! They keep you in the loop 100%, great at answering emails right away! Overall great people and excellent service!!

Posted by Melissa | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney and Genuine Person

My family and I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ware during the most challenging times of our lives. He has represented us in a very complicated case for nearly 5 years. As dedicated and committed to resolving our situation with the best possible outcome for all involved today as he was years ago w...hen our nightmare began, he has always been generous with his time, concise and thorough with his litigation preparations. There are many moving pieces to a criminal defense and while he is superior in his experience and skill set he offers to everyone involved his patience, knowledge, advice when asked and professionalism as well as partner. You would not want anyone else working with you to put criminal charges behind you, I know we are very blessed that he is representing us.

Posted by Alex | June 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Life saver for sure

I've had Mr. Ware represent me in two separate occasions in two counties. One being a municipal court matter and the last one being a superior court. I had a few bad experiences with "top" lawyers from "top" firms and let me tell you they haven't compared to the job Mr. Ware has done. When there was ...no other options or alternatives to my situations he was the only one willing and ready to take my case. As far as the results go he did not promise me the outcome i wanted but he actually delivered the results better than i had hoped for. I would recommend Mr. Ware for amy criminal case wether it be felony charges or disorderly person cases. He is very knowledgeable and extremely helpfull and is willing to listen to everything with patience. Above all these things Mr. Ware is a good man. There is no better words to describe him. If you want results and you feek like you can't risk your future, money, freedom and time there is no better attorney around. Take it from some one who has literally wasted tens of thousands of dollars on well known attorneys only to have them not get me the results i needed and haven't given me the personalized attention my cases deserved. Mr. William Ware is genuinely caring and kind and treats you more like family than a client or a paycheck. I wish to never have to use the services of an attorney again but in hindsight i wish i would of used his services from the beginning. Bottom line is Mr. William Ware gets the job done no matter how hopeless the case is.

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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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