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

262 Client Reviews

Showing 136 - 140 of 259 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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 Patrick | September 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Look no further for your attorney.

I'm not religious. I don't know if I believe in god, especially with everything I've been through. But if there is a god he sent me to Mr. Ware. I've hired him three times and each time he's pulled off a miracle more miraculous than the last. By miracles I mean literally making cases disappear or wal...king out of court with nothing more than a fine to pay that court. He's not just great at what he does. He's caring, sympathetic, understanding and the opposite of judgmental. Hire Mr. Ware if you're in need. If there's anyone who can help it's him. You will not regret it.

Posted by STW | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Top Lawyer

I hired Mr. Ware on 2 separate occasions. Both were related to DUI offenses for my husband. Mr. Ware is unlike any attorney I have worked with. Not only is he well respected in the field, he is extremely knowledgeable on many aspects of the law. His knowledge and skill were a vital asset in the out c...ome of my husband's case. He was able to negotiate a deal with the courts which would allow my husband to maintain his job which is vital to our family livelihood. We would have been able to accomplish alone. He a compassionate man. He has empathy and is a valuable resource. He was able to share information that was extremely beneficial to my husband and the start of his recovery process. I could not ask for a better lawyer. He was honest upfront and always explained every possible out come (good or bad). Once we hired Mr. Ware, my mind was at ease, I knew he would provide us with the best service he could offer. The final out come was better than we expected. We will forever be grateful for Mr. Ware's services.

Posted by L.C. | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

I hired William last September for a firearms violation. I had interviewed a few extremely well respected attorneys and none of them resonated with me like William. William was able to get me enrolled in the PTI program which all of the rest said would be impossible. Then my probation in the program... was 12 months which he was able to cut in half and have the case dismissed in 6 months. Hiring William was the best decision of my life. I can not express my thanks enough to William and Kristi. My future and my family was in his hands and he performed masterfully. I highly recommend William!

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and skilled lawyer

It was my first time hiring a lawyer and I definitely didn't know where to start. After contacting dozens of lawyers I chose to go with Mr. Ware after finding his profile here on avvo and it couldn't have been a better choice. Mr. Ware is a very experienced lawyer and from the start I knew I was in g...ood hands. He was honest with me and gave me all the possible outcomes, explaining step by step what would happen. Both Mr. Ware and his assistant Kristi were extremely helpful, answering all my questions whenever I called and contacting me immediately with the updates on my case. I went into the case with peace of mind and he took care of everything, but made sure to let me know exactly what was going on. I could not be happier with the outcome. I had three charges, one being a criminal charge and the other two fines. Mr. Ware talked to the prosecutor and got the criminal charged dropped so I only had to pay a couple hundred dollars for the fines, which he got to be the lowest amount possible. He kept my record clean, I was able to keep my license, and I did not have to complete any probation or community service either. This saved my future, I'd definitely recommend him as a lawyer to anyone.

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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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