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.

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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%

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Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

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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/

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William D Ware's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

258 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 72 of 72 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Advocate

Mr. Ware is a tenacious advocate and a consummate professional. Due to his excellent counsel and his adept use of judicial tactics, along with the skilled efforts of the seasoned investigative team which he assembled and directed, all the felony burglary and theft charges facing me were dismissed. Wi...thout his expert representation, my case could have ended very differently. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2019 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

He Does NOT Prepare for Court

He pretends to work harder than he really does so that he can justify asking you for extra money. For instance, he represented me at traffic court for a simple speeding ticket and the cop failed to show up. I figured this was a lucky stroke for both of us, right? It meant he didn't have to d...o anything and that the case would simply be dismissed. As it stood, Mr. Ware did nothing to prepare for the court date. He never called, emailed or bothered to look at my driving record. He didn't even know if it was speeding or collision or wrong turn or what. He had NO idea until he saw me in the lobby of the court house. Well, despite his utter lack of preparation for court, Mr. Ware proceeded to act as if he were some sort of miracle worker when the cop didn't show up and the case was dismissed. He said I was lucky I had him as a lawyer because he was so "skilled." Um, what? The cop did not show up! That's what really happened. Yet Mr. Ware kept insisting that he had WON the case! He kept saying that he did a wonderful job and that I OWED him more credit for his terrific skill as a lawyer! He said it was his "skill" that got my case dismissed. He wanted EXTRA money for "winning" the case. He followed me to my car in the parking lot talking about how lucky I was that he "won" the case and how I could "send his bonus check in the mail." But he did not "do" anything! The cop never showed up. Everyone knows that there's nothing to "do" if the cop doesn't show up. I didn't even have any court fees because, technically, there was no court. The whole thing was dismissed. But he said I that since I saved on court fees I was obliged to give him that money too. WTF? I never heard of such a thing. If I saved money on Court fees then that's MY money, not his. I could barely keep up with the tricks he was peddling. When I got home I actually found an email from Mr. Ware asking if I would like to give him a "bonus." This guy actually sent an email from his law firm's server! Which means I have cyber-proof that he kept asking for extra money. I thought it ironic that he didn't send a single email BEFORE the court date to prepare for the case. But he immediately sent an email afterward to harass me for money. Note: I paid this guy his retainer a month in advance, and it wasn't cheap either ($750.00 for a traffic court appearance). What he does is ask you for EXTRA money afterward. In short, I was stalked by a lawyer for money.

William Ware

Replied last March 13, 2019

I continue to wish you the best that God has to offer and I am sad you were dissatisfied. My goal is to always do the very best that I can. May God bless you in your future endeavors.

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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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