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.

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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 121 - 125 of 258 reviews

Posted by Phil | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Beyond pleased

Walked into court today sure that I was leaving in handcuffs because of my prior driving record. Walked out with a fine and my license. So glad I walked into court with Mr Ware.

Posted by Kendrick | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A miracle worker, he gave me a second chance.

It is a true miracle of God that my parents found William Ware to represent me for my case when I was unable to seek private counsel myself. Given the charges and the restraining order pressed against me, it should have been nearly impossible for Mr. Ware to ensure I received Pre-Trial Intervention i...nstead of jail-time, yet he accomplished it with confidence. Words cannot describe how eternally grateful I am for how much he helped me. Anyone—and I mean anyone—can trust Mr. Ware to handle his case with care to ensure the best possible outcome. For reasons I will not describe, my sexuality was relevant to the case. Initially, this gave my parents pause—and me, too—with whom they were going to hire, for they did not want a defense attorney who would not fight wholeheartedly for me. However, while Mr. Ware was open about his background and personal stances, he understood where I was coming from and did not judge me, contrary to my expectations. To me, that reason alone proves he is trustworthy and a true man of God who helps the needy and the weak: He made me feel welcome. Mr. Ware also managed my expectations from the beginning, noting that obtaining PTI was a long-shot but something he was still going to fight for. Because of his counsel, I also retained him for the restraining order related to my criminal case, and I am very glad I did. For that matter, the plaintiff initially wanted to proceed full-force; however, Mr. Ware negotiated with him to eliminate the order and instead agree to a mutual restraint, the most desirable outcome in that situation. I fully believe retaining him for that matter helped the defense for my criminal case greatly. His negotiating prowess second to none, knowing the judicial system very well, Mr. Ware miraculously recovered from my initial rejection into PTI per the recommendation of the probation officer who interviewed me. Immediately, he began damage-control, presenting his case to the prosecutor to convince the state that I was a good candidate for the program. I am still overjoyed he accomplished doing so despite the aforementioned obstacle. He definitively won an uphill battle. I thank God for sending my parents and me Mr. Ware. He gave me a second chance at life when I felt truly terrified and doomed, and he fought will all of his heart to ensure I could get that chance, regardless of the circumstance of my case. I recommend him to any and everyone who has legal trouble. Mr. Ware is incredibly skilled to have accomplished what he did for me; he is worth the investment. He is a good man; God bless him.

Posted by Catherine | January 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Gratitude!

William Ware is an excellent listener, caring and an exceptional attorney. He was able to speak to the prosecutor on my behalf and my 2 point traffic violation was dismissed. He is a gift that I am so grateful to have had the honor to work with! You will be fortunate to have him as your attorney!

Posted by wendy | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Responsible attorney!

My husband is from out of state, charged with possession and distribution marijuana and CDS, charge from 1st degree to 3rd degree, 11 counts as per the indictment in 2015. Unfortunately, before we met Mr.Ware, we retained a fraud attorney. With Mr.Ware’s help we just know our former attorney didn’t ...enroll to the court system that’s why my husband was waiting for the bail hearing in jail for almost 3 months! Since then, we decided to retain Mr.Ware as our new attorney. As a fact, our decision is correct! He is really a responsible and professional attorney. After a few court dates appearance, my husband was bail out with a reasonable amount. As we know felony charge is not easy to handle, but the more difficulty is our conversation barrier, we don’t speak spaish, neither English. My oral English is very poor, so most of time I have to use the translate tools to sent mail to Mr.Ware, but he always reply me timely and listen to me with patiently. He is always endeavouring to achieve the best possible outcome. Now the case is closed. As a result , one charge but no jail no probation. If you have any criminal offense charge, we strongly recommend Mr.Ware to help you. He is certified in criminal matters in supreme court and the client’s review is truthful and reliable. If you need indeed, don’t hesitate to call him, you will found the difference from others.

Posted by Anna | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

Mr Ware took my husbands case. The first time we went to court and the verdict wasnt what we were hoping for, however he didnt give up. Thr next tine we went to court he helped my husband get the verdict we were hoping for. I truly appreciated that he was very humble and understand. We had gone to an...other lawyer for advice and he was very arrogrante and pricey, i foubd that to be such a turn off. Mr. Ware was the opposite which made us feel good about hiring him. I cant thank him enough for all he did to help my husband. We are forever greatful and would highly reccommend him.

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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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