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
Client's Choice
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+ 12
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 51 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Joyce | June 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you Mr Ware

Mr Ware was highly recommended to me and met all my expectations. Although he became involved in my family member’s case late in the process, he put forth the time and effort needed to overcome many obstacles and acquire a more favorable outcome. Mr Ware conducted himself in a professional, responsiv...e and caring manner throughout the process. I highly recommend Mr Ware if you are in need of an exceptional and very competent criminal attorney.

Posted by Shawn | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great, honest lawyer that fights for your justice!

100% without a doubt, William Ware is THE ATTORNEY to go to for legal advice and confident representation. Retainers are reasonable and he really cares about his clients. He showed up 7 or 8 times to hearings, amongst just as many private meetings, over the course of 18 months for some citations that... would not get resolved. He NEVER pressured to take the easy plea, and always advocated in the best interest of myself as well as family. At conclusion, ALL FIVE CASES WERE DISMISSED, saving loved ones from fines, embarrassment, and possible encarceration. Thank you for everything that you have done Bill, you give me solace knowing that there are still great attorneys out there fighting for your justice! Would absolutely use his services in the future if needed. A+. My hat is off to you, good sir!

Posted by Barbara | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Client

100% Great Attorney..!! I have reached out to William for numerous questions regarding my situation and has always led me on the right direction..!

Posted by Michael | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A New Jersey summons for driving with no license, William helped me out immensely.

With what could have been considered a felony offense I ended up with just a $140 fine for 'driving privileges'. As a Canadian I was in a tight spot, not wanting to be disallowed travel into the states, I was very greatful to William for appearing in court on my behalf and taking care of my concerns.... His secretary Kristi was very competent and helpful, she communicated with me very clearly and in a timely manner, she addressed any concerns I had, and made the paperwork easy for me to complete and send from Canada. I knew from reviews and from the way William spoke with me personally over the phone that he was experienced and very capable of taking care of my case. They gave me a very clear picture of how the case would most likely go and assured me they will get the best result. I am very thankful for hiring William Ware for my case, I wouldn't have felt as confident going with anyone else. Thank you for the great result and making the process as smooth as it could be.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Look No Further

My son was charged with a series of firearm and assault charges in Passaic County in a self-defense incident. I hired Mr. Ware after consulting with a number of attorneys. He was passionate about our situation and spoke confidently about doing his very best. He was also honest and told us to be reali...stic of our expectations given the severity of the charges. Mr. Ware’s goal was to get my son into the PTI program, a near-impossible goal given the felony firearm and assault charges. The case dragged on for nearly two years and our PTI request was continually rejected. Mr. Ware believed that the prosecutor was failing to consider all aspects of the case. He successfully appealed and gained approval for PTI in Superior Court. The State appealed the case to New Jersey’s Appellate Division. Through what seemed to be a miracle, the Appellate approved our request for PTI. Mr. Ware laid an impressive legal groundwork that made this possible. My son faced prison time in New Jersey. Upon completion of the PTI program, he will have these felony charges dismissed. Every step of the way, Mr. Ware overcame all obstacles. The life of our family is significantly restored. I can’t recommend Mr. Ware enough. Truly the best.

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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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