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%

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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 81 - 85 of 115 reviews | Recommendation

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.

Posted by a client | May 18, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

I had multiple issues in 2 different municipalities. Mr. Ware defended me as effectively as possible in both, with the final outcome being better than I had even hoped for. Mr. Ware is clear, concise, honest, and gave me a sense of security throughout the legal process. I would recommend him to anyon...e and I can't thank him enough for his service.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2015 | Drug Crime

An Astute Lawyer Who Gets The Job Done

On two separate occasions I had the need for a lawyer's help - and in both cases I chose Bill. One was related to a teenager who simply made a bad choice with possession. After speaking with Bill about the case, I felt an immediate sense of assurance - not about Bill easily making the issue go away..., but about knowing I had chosen the right attorney for situation. Teenagers make mistakes, and Bill understands that - and he worked very diligently and swiftly at getting the best possible outcome - and in our case he succeeded. The second issue was related to a TRO that was incorrectly charged, but I had to deal with it. In this case Bill's phenomenal grasp of the law and all the details and preparation we went through successfully got the TRO dismissed. In short, Bill knows the law, he understands people and their personal circumstances, he listens...and he prepares. He won (both) of my cases...need I say more?

Posted by Alex | April 01, 2015

Great Lawyer With A Personal Touch

Bill has been my lawyer for a couple of years now, and with each case I have been completely satisfied. He's upfront, honest and tells it how it is. I found his candor to be quite refreshing.

Posted by james | February 15, 2015 | DUI & DWI

miracle worker and man of good faith

I just want to say thank you Mr ware you fought hard and long for me and my family I thank God that He has given me a man with such good character faith and diligence for his job.I have a CDL license. I am the only worker in my family I had a DUI unbeatable case had a previous lawyer took it to tria...l lost 2x means I would have lost everything my home my business had no way to support my family my wife led me to Mr ware this man fought for me tooth and nail for 3 years three different judges and he's very reasonable with money this man went over and beyond my expectations that's why I'm glad to say he's my lawyer and good friend thank you Mr ware. Highly recommend him as an outstanding and good attorney.

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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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