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 66 - 70 of 128 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Kisha | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

I am very happy with the service I received from attorney William Ware. This was my families first time dealing with the legal system and we did not know what to do or what to expect. Mr. Ware explained everything that could happen and was always honest and thorough. He never made any promises. He an...d Kristi were responsive to our questions and concerns. He took the time to explain our options so we could weigh the pros and cons of each possible outcome and come to a conclusion together. I highly recommend Mr. Ware. He was professional at all times and knows the court system. We can now move on from this situation.  It has been a long, draining and challenging year since the incident occurred. This has been a life changing event and I know it would have been different if we went with another firm. I could tell from the 1st meeting that William knew his work and he didn't judge the situation. He accepted our case and fought to represent my son. I have told him before but I will say it again, thank you for giving my son his life back and we can't thank you enough. KR

Posted by Brian | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Brian

Mr. Ware was very empathic to my situation. He made me feel comfortable in very stressful situation. I had contacted many other attorneys but hired him. He got my case dismissed for a very reasonable rate. He was very informative and was available to answer all my questions and wakes me through the c...ourt process every step of the way. I would definitely recommend him for any serious driving violations.

Posted by anonymous | April 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thorough and competent.

Mr. Ware represented a family member in a superior court case. Thanks to Mr. Ware's experience and skill set, he was able to provide the truth and the jury found him not guilty. Thank you Mr. Ware.

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best

Bill recently represented a family member in a criminal case. He was so sharp , the jury barely deliberated and the verdict came back not guilty. Bill is a powerful, confident, and brilliant attorney. Thank you

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Quick, and easy!

Mr. Ware was an amazing help to my case. He was quick, and the matter was taken care of easily. In my case I was originally advised to just plead guilty but upon speaking with Mr. Ware he was quick to say these charges could get dropped rather simply. With his guidance I have a squeaky clean record. ...Much Thanks! :)

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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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