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

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 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by Joshua | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Affordable & Dependable

I ran into trouble with the law regarding drug paraphernalia in which I was caught with used paraphernalia within my motor vehicle. As such, I received a misdemeanor for possession and a DMV charge for possession within the motor vehicle. The DMV charge was a big deal since I could have been facing a... two year license suspension. After consulting with a few lawyers regarding the matter I came across Mr. Ware's name. Mr. Ware has a reputable case record that speaks for itself. In addition, his consultation was professional and addressed all the worries I had about my case. Unlike the other lawyers I spoke with, Mr. Ware gave my case the time of day and even gave me the best service price I could find. Mr. Ware ensured me that he would do his best to handle my case, more specifically have the DMV charge dropped or discharged. Sure enough, Mr. Ware pulled through, he had the DMV charged dropped and instead of paying a hefty misdemeanor fine, I wind up only paying for my enrollment into the conditional discharge program. Mr. Ware provided phenomenal services for an affordable price. As a result of his professional skills, I was able to save time, money and my license from being suspended. I would highly recommend that you allow Mr. Ware to represent your case, it is definitely worth it.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

An Exceptional Attorney Delivers Improbable Results

I was in SERIOUS legal trouble. 1 count of child endangerment (possession of CP) and 1 count of possession w/ intent to distribute CDS - both 3rd degree felonies. I was facing upwards of 10 years in a state prison and a slew of social ramifications that comes with these charges (Megan's Law). My c...ase took a while (almost 4 years) to resolve and during this time I was prepared to serve time in a federal penitentiary of at least 4 to 5 years in best case scenario. This wreaked havoc on my mental health but Mr. Ware provide non-emotional guidance, straight-forward advice and set realistic but optimistic expectations that helped me through the darkest times. After numerous court appearances, Mr. Ware miraculously negotiated a plea deal of probation (non-custodial) and some fines at the end - and NO Meghan's Law! Now granted I did A LOT of self-motivated work to seek out professional help (through Mr. Ware's referrals) and work on my psychological health, which I feel convinced Mr. Ware that I am worthy of his help and ultimately the IMPROBABLE outcome that he delivered. He is by no means a lawyer that fights to have child predators free on the streets and I am certainly not one, but the work he has done in my case is nothing short of a miracle. I am forever grateful for having him as my attorney and counsel during this turbulent time in my life. If you are in serious legal trouble, you need to seriously consider Mr. Ware as your attorney. Always remember, have faith in your lawyer. Have faith in William Ware.

Posted by Laura | January 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Serious Charges

My fiance was facing a serious charge that could have landed him with 5-10 years in prison, but William's guidance he got no jail time and was able to enter drug court. In the beginning William got my fiance's bail lowered and saved my family alot of money. Although we were extremely nervous and st...ressed at each court appearance, William was there every step and was never more than a email, call, or text message away. And never at any point did he make any false promises. The advice he gave me was REAL and honest and I appreciated that. We truly felt like the verdict was a miracle! I knew I made the right choice.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Amazing lawyer

Was more than capable of defending my illegal substance/paraphernalia case. Will work with you at any time of the day. 10/10 recommend you seek out this office. Will never forget how much they helped me.

Posted by Steve | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

An attorney you can really trust

I found Mr. Ware from a ad he regularly placed in a local newspaper and it appeared that he shared many of our values. I met with him to discuss a drug possession charge against my adult son and was convinced he was the right choice to represent him. Mr. Ware is very knowledgeable in his field of ...practice. He knows his way around the process and is familiar with many of the county prosecutors and judges. He explained the charges, their severity and what we could reasonably expect as a final outcome. He kept us well informed throughout the process and represented my son at several court appearances. One thing I greatly appreciated was that we were charged a reasonable fee for this type of case and he did not charge us repeatedly for billable hours every time there was a consultation or court date, as many attorneys do. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Ware demonstrated honesty, integrity and empathy in dealing with me and my son. He even went beyond the scope of what we had retained him for at times. The legal process can often become frustrating. But Mr. Ware kept us calm and assured us that things would work out. The final sentence my son received was much better than we might have anticipated. If you are looking for a criminal lawyer you can really trust, you cannot do better than William Ware.

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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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