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/

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William D Ware's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

258 Client Reviews

Showing 96 - 100 of 115 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by J.Nguyen | May 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Thank God. Mr Ware, you are my savior. Charge: Poss, Dist CDS, MFG. Disposition: 2 degree, 5 yrs state prison to probation, fine

Dear Mr. Ware I, my two kids, my Mom and family owe you a life. Words cannot be truly express my gratefulness for having an amazing attorney like you. From explaining the terminology used in court, to handing my tissue when I couldn't hold back my tear, you stood by my side. ...Being charge with Possession of drugs sale, Distribution CDS, MFG, is a very scary, stressful and upsetting experience, especially when I'm innocent. Just simply helping the wrong people, being in the wrong place at the wrong time. They can take what left of my freedom and life less than twenty four hours. By words that come from directly from my heart, I would like to express my gratitude for everything you've done for me in the best way I know. You Are truly skilled in every way an attorney can be to make the difference. I highly recommended you and deeply appreciated your counsel advocacy. Thank God for your knowledge of the law. May God always be with you and Bless you, keep you healthy, because hundreds and hundreds people needs you. amen

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense

A grateful first time client

Mr. Ware was recommended to me when my nineteen year old son was arrested for armed robbery. He faced the possibility of several years in jail. Mr. Ware was patient and informative and always responsive to my calls and emails. His manner helped put me at ease during a very difficult time. Mr. Ware wa...s able to plea bargain my son's sentence down to probation and fines.

Posted by Carmine | January 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

thank you God

I had William after this sign the public defender to my case that was useless. He kept me informed of my worst case scenario and best case scenario. He helped me to grasp the seriousnes of my charges. I had a criminal case a civil case and to traffic tickets in that case all at once. They hit me to 2...1 charges. William got them all dissmissed, including the civil case and the traffic ticket. The cops use my car and my money, but he got it all back. if it wasn't for him I could have spent 10 years in jail. He is my savior it wasn't for him I would be behind bars now. He will be the only lawyer use if I ever get in trouble in Jersey again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Posted by David | November 06, 2013 | Criminal Defense

The Truth Shall Set You Free

The Constitution give us the right to a fair and impartial trial and theright to represnet ourself. However, in this no longer seems to be the case in NJ. A citizen complaint was filed against me by an employee of a company. I had from the start emphatically denied these allegations and asked to s...ee the no exisitant evidence agaisnt me. Upon reveiw of the persons involved I notified the Judge of conflicts that he had with the case, he disregarded the conflicts and steam rolled foward. I represented myself at the trial and after I brough up the Judges conflicts and new conflicts that were found with the prosecutor being the brother of the chairman of the board of the company whose employee filed the complaint, the judge on his own motion declaired a mistrial. this should have been the end of the case, but instead of admitting their errors and appologizing they continued their attack on me. As a man of God, I have always stood firm imn my belief of "Trust The Lord my God with all my heart" and he will deliver you from evil. Despite the fact that the NJ Statues and the Rules of Court clearly prohibited a retrial under the Double jeopardy clause of the Constitution. The case continued to be moved from court to court by the very same person who had recused himself from the case, another violation of law. After bening bounced around and beaten up for over a year. I searched for an attorney to help me with this case which escalated into an even more involved case. After a great deal of research and prayer I was leaning toward an attorney I felt could help me resolve this mess. But God had other plans and prompted me to continue my search. I cam across Mr. Ware's information and wa impressed with his resume. I called and left a message and he was very quick to return may call. We discussed the case and he agreed to meet with me. Upon walking into his office I knew God had lead me there. Mr. Ware is a man private man by if asked will happily share his great faith with you. After a considerable amount of time discussing the case he agreed to represent me. Aside from being very responsive to calls and emails, it was clearly evident that he was deeply affected by the injustice which had been done to me. This was purhaps one of the most important tells of his character, and his dedication to his clients. He cares. While we saw eye to ey on a great man issues I would be remiss to say we had differences of opinion of a few issues. As I had deal with this matter for quite some time, there was a great deal of documentation to this case and I certainly knew the extent of time that Mr. Ware took in his preparation of the motion and brief in this case. His aurguement at the motion hearing was correct and right, however the Judge for his on purpose ruled against them. Mr. Ware remained calm and unaffected by his disappointment and proceeded with the trial. As it began I became aware of a number of errors that were being made and brought them to Mr. wares attention. To my surpise he took no action to correct them, something I as a prose litigant would most probably have done. Instead he waited until the time availed itself to act. His skill and experience shown through and he had the witness sequestered and made a motion to dismiss based on the errors. Again though the Judge decided not act on that motion and declaired me Not Guilty - aquitted. Mr. Wares motion was also correct and would have had the same effect, but the Judge had his reasons for ruling the way he did. It is clear when faced with criminal charges such a I was there are some things that you must do. First you must trust in the Lord God with all your heart. Second Stand firm to your beliefs. Be represnted by a seasoned , knowledgeable and skilled attorney, who you can trust and be confident with. William Ware is just such a man. He has not only been a great support to me, he has been a comfort to my entire family.

Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense

I unreservedly recommend Mr. William Ware as your defense attorney.

I highly recommend attorney Williams Ware. I know Mr. Ware as my friend Bill for over 5 years. I have always admired Bill as a friend of high character and good judgment. I never thought that I would need to hire a defense lawyer ever, but an unfortunate event happened, and I find myself in need o...f a good defense lawyer. I asked Bill to be my lawyer not only because of Bill’s character, but also because of his experience and expertise in defense law. Bill was very responsive to all of my questions via emails and phone calls. He answered all of my questions clearly. He eased my fear by telling me how things may proceed and the most likely outcome. His many years of experience, especially his knowledge of how certain judge or prosecutor works, proved invaluable. His knowledge of the laws and his preparation for the court appearance were evident in the court. I can easily see that Bill was the better prepared attorney in the court room that day. His tenacity made me glad that he was on my side, fighting for me. The end result was the best possible court decision. I thank God for Bill as my friend and as my lawyer. Once again, I unreservedly recommend my friend, William Ware, as your defense 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

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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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