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/

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William D Ware's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

258 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 26 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by Jose Reyes | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Personal and professional, and very effective.

Since my first visit to Mr. Ware I was treated with respect and understanding. I called on a holiday expecting to have to leave a message. However, Mr. ware answered his phone. Right off the bat,..... that gave me a positive feeling. Not only did Mr. Ware answer his phone, he proceeded to tell me... that he would run to his office to meet me. This is the type of service that professionals offer. I had been charged with a DUI that very same morning. I was distraught and not knowing what to do I immediately started searching for attorney services. Mr. Ware's attention to my case immediately caught my interest and I knew I was in the right hands. Mr. Ware ask me the vital questions and made sure he understood all the facts before formulating a response. He then explain to me the laws involved and the extent of the possible circumstances that I could be facing. Although the consequences were serious enough to make me feel nervous and very depressed, he expressed to me what could be done. I recall leaving his office in a much better state and frame of mind. After discussing the facts of the case and the possible situations that I might face, he turned to me and gave me valuable personal advice. He took off his lawyer hat and spoke to me as a friend. I absolutely knew for certain that this was the person I was looking for to handle my case. Mr. Ware has a network of professional experts that he personally knows and works with extensively to perform investigations. His network of experts consist of people who have a history in the business which they are investigating. No stones were left unturned and all possible facts that may assist with my case where investigated. As my court case crept closer, it was evident that the possibility of the worst case scenario was certainly upon me. I was facing the loss of license for 7 months and a slew of fees from three other tickets I had gotten along with the DUI. He is familiar with the prosecutors, the officers, the judges, and courtrooms involved. He came to me with the news that he tried all he could to plead for a lesser charge than the one I was facing using all possible nformation that is expert had uncovered. However the prosecutors would not budge. After extensive pleading he was able to reschedule the case to buy some time to see if you can speak to the officer involved which could possibly help my case with a statement on my behalf. It turned out however that the officer would not budge either. My heart sank knowing that I was facing 7 months without a license and heavy fees. Not only had my lapse of judgement caused damage to my career, now the consequences are making it extremely difficult for me to repair those mistakes. Mr. Ware never gave up. All the way up until the last possible moment he spoke with the prosecutor, just minutes before the court case. Somehow he was able to convince the prosecutor using all the information obtained from multiple investigations to bargain for a lesser charge of 3 months of loss of license and also managed to dismiss the other three tickets all together avoiding massive amount of fees. This made an incredible difference in my life. When I heard that my spirits were lifted and the light at the end of the tunnel got closer. I would absolutely recommend the services of my new dear friend Mr. William Ware. He realized I had made a mistake and had made me feel better the first few minutes of talking to him. That alone is invaluable, however he also brings success to the table. His record of cases resulting in a positive outcome is impressive to say the least. For these services one would expect a price tag to go along with it, however it was very reasonable compared to all the others out there. Please don't hesitate to give him a call and see what he can do for you. Thank you Mr. Ware for all that you have done. You are truly a phenomenal attorney and a great person.

Posted by STW | September 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Top Lawyer

I hired Mr. Ware on 2 separate occasions. Both were related to DUI offenses for my husband. Mr. Ware is unlike any attorney I have worked with. Not only is he well respected in the field, he is extremely knowledgeable on many aspects of the law. His knowledge and skill were a vital asset in the out c...ome of my husband's case. He was able to negotiate a deal with the courts which would allow my husband to maintain his job which is vital to our family livelihood. We would have been able to accomplish alone. He a compassionate man. He has empathy and is a valuable resource. He was able to share information that was extremely beneficial to my husband and the start of his recovery process. I could not ask for a better lawyer. He was honest upfront and always explained every possible out come (good or bad). Once we hired Mr. Ware, my mind was at ease, I knew he would provide us with the best service he could offer. The final out come was better than we expected. We will forever be grateful for Mr. Ware's services.

Posted by Katie | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best Lawyer!!

I was facing charges for a DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed and afraid about being convicted and losing my license. As soon as I met Mr. Ware, he stressed to me to live my life as normal while waiting for the outcome of my case. I did my best t...o follow his advice and not let my anxieties about the case get to me. Mr. Ware guided me through each court appearance and because of his tireless effort and dedication to me as his client, I was only convicted of the lesser charge of failure to maintain lane!! I started crying out of happiness and relief while still standing in front of the judge. Such a huge weight had been lifted from me. I was crying so hard as we were walking out it must have looked like I was sentenced to jail! Mr. Ware took what seemed like an impossible situation for me and certain loss of license and I left the court with only a small fine! Mr. Ware will make your case a priority and will fight for the absolute best outcome, as he did in my case. I could not be more thankful to Mr. Ware to be able to move on with my life and have this behind me.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Effective for DUI defense

I am from out of state; charged with a DUI and 3 other charges in a late Saturday night traffic stop while in the area on business. I knew no local attorney that I could trust, so searched the internet for a defense attorney to get a defense going. I liked Attorney Ware because of his prosecutor back...ground and positive reviews, so he was my first call. I called him on early on Sunday morning and left him a message. He called me back within the hour and we set a meeting for first thing Monday morning before I flew to my next appointment. Other than that one meeting in person, we handled everything over the phone. I had the means to change attorneys based on more research, but in more detailed checking with “insiders” I found that I was in good hands; Attorney Ware was described as “effective” and “professional”. The bottom line of my case was a positive outcome; the charges were pleaded down to speeding and a 30 day license suspension! As a bonus I found Attorney Ware to be a religious and ethical family man; which is my favorite category of people to do business with providing they are winners, too!

Posted by asia | February 15, 2015 | DUI & DWI

A man a of great character William Ware is a winner

I would like to say so much but I'll keep it short First I would highly recommend Mr Ware for all cases. He is an hardworking attorney that is very upfront about everything. I had another lawyer before that couldn't prevail on our behalf. William Ware went over and beyond appealed twice and we came ...out on top. He is a man of good character. All I can say is he will fight a good fight. He helped our family beat a dui case that was hard to beat. He is outstanding and a man of his word. I honestly believe no other lawyer could of dine it but him. And I'm so thankful because my family could of lost everything if william ware didn't represent my family

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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

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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

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