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%

10%
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 11 - 15 of 49 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional and Supportive

I was blessed to have William Ware representing me. He provided counsel in my case and reassured me throughout the process.

Posted by Will | May 09, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Absolutely Incredible Lawyer!!

Mr. Ware is by far one of the best, if the not the best lawyer around. I truly believe that. I have known Mr. Ware for a few years now and he has helped me in a few cases but this last case was the major one and the outcome would dictate how my life would go for the next couple years. For a year stra...ight, Mr. Ware worked extremely hard on my case. He kept me in the loop with important updates and always kept my hopes up but grounded at the same time, he always tells the truth!! He told me there was a 95% chance of losing and a 5% chance of winning. Pretty much game over for me. The day of my decision he told me to stay calm and let him do his magic. I sat quietly while he went to work, discussing his points with the prosecutor and judge and I couldn’t believe there was hope and as the minutes added up I couldn’t believe my eyes, Mr. Ware had gotten my entire case thrown out! After a year of waiting, a year of unbearable stress, it was finally over! Mr. Ware, from all of his hard work, pulled off a miracle in my eyes and we won the case! I honestly believe that if I had any other lawyer than this outcome would have been different. He never ever stopped fighting for me and his determination and compassion truly shows. Please choose Mr. Ware if you ever find yourself in a bad situation. I promise you, you will not regret it!!!!

Posted by Jeff | October 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Couldn’t be happier

Hiring Mr. William Ware was truly one of the best moves I made, not only was he a true professional but he was compassionate and and very knowledgeable. 5 stars is not enough to honestly rate this attorney, he deserves 6 maybe 7 stars. If you find yourself in a tough legal situation as I did, turning... to Mr. Ware is the best thing you can do for yourself. You won’t be disappointed, EXCELLENT lawyer and a exceptional man.

Posted by anonymous | May 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Brilliant, compassionate and dedicated

Mr. Ware is a kind and brilliant lawyer whose dedication toward the best interests of his clients is commendable. Following an unfortunate and serious incident, Mr. Ware represented a close family member with compassionate professionalism. His deep knowledge of criminal law and expert experience in t...hese types of circumstances, provided our family with confidence that the legal rights of the person we cared about, would be protected. In addition to strong legal representation, Mr. Ware was instrumental in guiding future actions toward a final positive outcome. We truly cannot thank him enough for the legal representation he has provided. Because of Mr. Ware our entire family is finally at peace and ready to support our loved one toward a new beginning.

Posted by Santiago | June 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney

an Angel

After many years of searching for a lawyer, I was fortunate enough to have come across Mr. Ware. Mr. Ware was very empathetic of my case and he quickly became an addition to my family. Thanks to Mr. Ware with the help of his assistant Mrs. Kristi, I closed an unfortunate chapter of my life. I'll alwa...ys owe a debt of gratitude. Thanks to your hard work and ethics, you completely changed my life for the better!

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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

General practice lawyer

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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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