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%

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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
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 16 - 20 of 49 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Steven | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Respresentation in Court

I am grateful and satisfied with the results I have received with Mr. William Ware. He was professional, prompt, direct, realistic, comforting, and well aware of how to handle my case. This was an extremely stressful moment to deal with, and he assured me he would handle everything for me, as he di...d. All of my tickets where dropped and my DUI charge was minimal as to what it could have been for me. I am grateful for hiring him and working with him. Everything was extremely smooth, fast, direct, and he looked after my best interest. He is not after your money like some Lawyers are....he actually wants to help you to better the situation as much as possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to hire a lawyer.

Posted by Will | August 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Effective, Professional, and Compassionate

One of the best decisions I made was hiring Mr. Ware to represent me. I was in a tough spot looking at harsh consequences and extremely nervous about them. Mr. Ware reassured me he had my back and everything was going to be okay. He saw I was struggling and was very compassionate. He was able to ...get me a second chance for which I'll always be grateful. I would highly recommend Mr. Ware to anyone who needs highly effective, professional, and compassionate representation. I can't thank him enough.

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney - Miracle Worker

Words cannot express my gratitude to Mr. Ware in getting the best outcome on my shoplifting charge. I was facing a mandatory jail sentence due to prior shoplifting convictions. Mr. Ware used his exceptional negotiation skill to convince the prosecutor to amend the charge leading to no jail time with... just an imposed fine. Mr. Ware is a phenomenal attorney, my observation during my court proceeding was that he was tactful and a step ahead of the prosecutor and the judge to ensure the best possible outcome. In my initial consultation, Mr. Ware explained the different strategies he will used in defending my case, and explained the possible outcomes but never made any promises. He was very informative and was available to answer all my questions timely using text, email or phone calls. Mr. Ware is an honest, knowledgeable, competent, diligent, and hard-working attorney. He is also a very caring, compassionate, kind individual and a man of faith. Before leaving his office after the initial consultation, Mr. Ware told me to have faith, and trust God that everything will work out, and commented that it was probably not by accident that I have retained him as my attorney. I truly believe that Mr. Ware was “God sent”. I highly recommend Mr. Ware for your legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Overcomes Impossible Odds

I was involved in an incident of self-defense using a legally possessed handgun in a state (New Jersey) very unfriendly to firearms. Consequently, I faced very serious felony charges and a life of progress that stood to be lost. I don't believe that my situation would have been resolved as positively... as it did without Mr. Ware's representation. New Jersey saw me as a criminal deserving of time in prison. Mr. Ware wholly believed my version of the events, saw value in my life and fought for me. He represented me for nearly a year and a half. During this time, not once did he waiver or show signs of giving up. It seemed that we would be defeated during each visit to court. My family and I were at a loss of confidence. But, Mr. Ware kept pushing along. Through diligence and knowledge, Mr. Ware found a way to overcome the obstacles. Where I stand today seemed impossible over a year ago by the standards of New Jersey's justice system. Mr. Ware delivered on the impossible and my family and I are forever grateful. I wouldn't trust anyone else to represent me—you shouldn't either. I highly recommend William Ware.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Advocate

I hired Mr. Ware to help me with DUI related charges. Mr. Ware demonstrated his knowledge of the court, along with understanding of challenges related to the charges, throughout the proceedings. Over the course of many months of court dates and case review, Mr. Ware fought for every advantage. ... When I became anxious of imagined worst case scenarios, Mr. Ware took time to help me become more confident. Mr. Ware was able to deliver the best outcome I could have hoped for. I greatly appreciate Mr. Ware’s dedicated efforts, and the tremendous results he was able to deliver.

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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

Activity

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