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

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Posted by Craig | October 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Hope I never need a lawyer again, but if I do Mr. Ware is on speed dial.

I was searching around for a attorney to handle a motion that I thought I was going to have trouble getting approved. Every attorney I met with was charging a outrageous price and wasn't too assuring of the outcome. I came across Mr. Ware , he invited me to his office right away to go over everythin...g with me and then told me what his fee was. When he seen the worried expression on my face , he stop the conversation and said you look worried, dont be , I've been doing this along time and you have nothing to worry about. The worried look was because all the other attorneys was priced so high with no guarantee and here Mr. Ware's price was half theirs and he showed no worries about getting the motion approved. And that He did. Through the whole process they kept me informed of every step. Mr. Ware is a great Attorney and has a wonderful paralegal ( Kristi ) working with him . She is always available with answers. What a great team. Thanks for getting my life back. -Craig

Posted by Frank P | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

The best lawyer in Morris county

Mr. Ware is awesome! He is a great lawyer that works hard for you. I had negative experiences with previous lawyers but Mr. Ware is the exception. I was lucky enough to have him represent me and he did a fantastic job. My expungement was quick and painless. Retain him now. You will have no regrets.

Posted by Janet | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Mr W Ware

I would absolutely hire Mr Ware again if needed.. He is not only very professional but an absolute gentle man. I felt extremely comfortably with him from our first meeting, and knew that I had made the right choice. Both my cases where dismissed .... I would highly recommend Mr Ware to anyone who... needs a lawyer.

Posted by J | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

William D Ware saved my life!

Alone and scared, Bill reached out and saved my life by being more than just counsel, he treated me like a friend. When something like this happens you don't know where to turn, what to do, what's going to happen, or how you will ever survive. Bill was always there for me and my family, walking with ...us every step of the way. Bill reached out to his network of experts to help us make our case. In the courtroom Bill showed his command of the law and won battles that are seldom won. Bill always seemed to know just what was going to happen next. I can't imagine what would have happened had we not found Bill. I hope you do yourself a favor and talk to Bill, you'll be forever grateful.

Posted by Melissa | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney and Genuine Person

My family and I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ware during the most challenging times of our lives. He has represented us in a very complicated case for nearly 5 years. As dedicated and committed to resolving our situation with the best possible outcome for all involved today as he was years ago w...hen our nightmare began, he has always been generous with his time, concise and thorough with his litigation preparations. There are many moving pieces to a criminal defense and while he is superior in his experience and skill set he offers to everyone involved his patience, knowledge, advice when asked and professionalism as well as partner. You would not want anyone else working with you to put criminal charges behind you, I know we are very blessed that he is representing us.

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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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