William D Ware

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William D Ware

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 37 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 37 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

265 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 60 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Knowledgeable

I took my chances with attorney Ware because I did not know who to represent me and with excellent result. He knew how to handle my case and dismissed it.

Posted by Nicolas | January 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney

Mr. Ware took my case in which was a whirlwind of events. I had other attorneys that were trying to deal with the situation, but none were like Mr. Ware. He came into it with an open mind and was honest the entire time. I can’t tell you how well he performs in the court room since my case was dismiss...ed, but I can tell you that he came up with ideas that were never thought of by other attorneys. The best thing I liked was that he was honest, he wasn’t afraid to tell me “I don’t know” to questions about the timeline of events. There was a sense of security with him.

Posted by David | March 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Not Enough Stars Available!!

William Ware provided me the best representation I've ever experienced! I'm am now enrolled in a JD/MBA program in my 2nd year–which would not have been possible without Mr. Ware's extraordinary representation. He was literally an answer to our prayers and is an outstanding attorney and human being. ...The extent to which he went to bat for me should remain private, but I give him my highest possible endorsement. I am entering a profession that seems to attract both the best and the worst of what humanity has to offer, and Mr. Ware is one of the best–one of those rare practitioners whose example of integrity, judgement, skill, and dedication to justice helped form the foundation for my decision to pursue excellence in this profession.

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Nothing but the best

I can not thank Mr. Ware enough for all he has done for me. From our first meeting I knew I had picked the right representation for my case. We had some hurdles to overcome with my case and Mr. Ware always found the solution to solve them. He was always honest and up front with me. I can honestly... say that Mr. Ware is the best attorney around!!! Walt

Posted by Rich | May 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Relieved at the results

I had a complicated case I brought to Mr Ware. We weighed all of our options and chose the hopeful best route. Without getting into detail, that route was obtained. Thank you Mr. Ware!

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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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