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%

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 72 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Matt | February 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Lawyer

Out of fear, anxiety and ignorance I put off a criminal charge and failed to appear to several court dates for well over a year. Terrified of the consequences I put it off for as long as I could. Mr. Ware met with me the same day I contacted him and handled the criminal charge beautifully as well as ...the contempt of court charges as well. My record remains clean because of him. His pricing is fair and he will work with you to resolve what ever issue you have as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Posted by Marco | February 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Ware was a Godsent to me.

After having a botched defense by my previous attorney that put me in a serious spot - and I mean very serious- I was lost. I didn't know where to turn to or what to do after a very harsh sentence was dealt down to me. I went through hell. Somehow I found Mr. Ware. I visited him and within half an h...our-not kidding - he found a huge mistake in my paperwork. He is a very sincere person. He will not mix the colors and paint a rosy picture to something that it's not. Mr. Ware was able to reverse this nightmare and I'm now in a much better situation. His intervention, his dedication, his professional guidance made a world of difference in my case. You can't go wrong with Mr. Ware. I do recommend him to anyone that needs a defender at his/her side and I will always be thankful for his help.

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Terrific Attorney.

I was referred to Mr. Ware by a friend for several very serious and potentially life-altering charges against me. First and foremost, Mr. Ware gave me invaluable guidance and support in changing my attitude and behavior. He gave me hope in what seemed to be a hopeless situation. I was facing my third... DUI (narcotics) charge for the second time in the same court, with the same prosecutor and the same judge. I also had additional charges including possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. I could not have asked for a better resolution to these cases. Without having to go to trial, Mr. Ware was able to get the DUI dismissed outright, and I was only sentenced to the mandatory minimum 2-year license suspension with associated fines for the CDS in a motor vehicle charge. No jail time. No probation. Not even a single hour of community service. He was even able to get my ticket for reckless driving thrown out. He is extremely professional, straight forward and clearly very good at what he does. If ever you find yourself in a tough spot legally, this is without hesitation the man you should see.

Posted by Robert | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The man is a god send

I was facing a tier 3 dui, cracked windshield, overhanging load, failure to maintain lane, failure to inspect and a reckless. I walked out with only 3 months tier 1 dui. Everything else vanished as if Thanos snapped his fingers. I walked into the room with a possible 7 month or more loss... of license and getting an interlock device installed on my car. And he made it all go away. Incredible attorney.

Posted by John | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

A Master of His Craft

I have never needed a lawyer or attorney before so when I was being tried for my Second DUI as a young person, I was terrified and had no idea where to begin. I spoke to Mr. Ware after many insignificant calls to various attorneys, my search came to a halt. He was honest, up front and modest about my... hiring him. When it came to the case, he told me it was going to be a steep uphill battle, and it was. Every time we re-entered that courtroom, I felt more and more confident. Mr. Ware was a true tactician, every time a route seemed to be stopped, he was already thinking about the next move. After all said and done he got all my major charges dropped saving me thousands in fines, surcharges and time without a license. In the bigger picture he saved my future and gave me a new sense of confidence knowing I can continue my life without the penalties looming. Thank you, Mr. Ware, Truly

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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

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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