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%

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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 16 - 20 of 62 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Responsive, professional, delivered the best outcome

We hired Mr. Ware to deal with an issue regarding our son. When we reached out, he called us back immediately (late at night) and arranged a meeting for the next day. He laid out the stakes clearly and then did exactly what he had to do to get the best outcome. He was always responsive when we had qu...estions and worked well with other lawyers we hired for a related civil matter. His fees were very reasonable relative to other lawyers we had contacted. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Robert | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Cool, calm, collected. Reassuring, delightful, confident.

Every word in my title describes Mr. Ware ESQ. Ive never been in a civil dispute before today, but I knew I needed to have a solid defense attorney to win my case. I was facing a lying woman claiming she was harassed and assaulted -- when all I wanted was to sleep in my own bed! Mr. Ware defended me ...to the death. I blew up his phone a lot, as im a young dude that was facing a lifetime of second glances... but he responded daily, and even after the trial to make sure I was okay in my life. He's not only a great lawyer, no, AMAZING lawyer. But he's a great man. A wonderful human being sent to this earth to defend the rights of the accused and accursed. I'd invite him to my thanksgiving dinner if he was not such a busy man!

Posted by Sarah | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Want an amazing lawyer? Look no further.

My husband got arrested back in April for possession of CDS in a motor vehicle (marijuana), along with a speeding ticket and a couple other miscellaneous violations. Unfortunately, his "get out of jail free" ticket was used years ago when he was a teenager. Anxious, worried and scared, we didn't know... what to do and how to approach the situation. I combed the Internet, reading through a million reviews of all different lawyers across the state. I came across Mr. Ware and ended my search right there. From the minute I reached out to his office for a consultation, I knew we were in good hands. He answered me immediately and had me send him photos of all the violations/tickets my husband had received, so he could start looking into it before our consultation. When we met with Mr. Ware, we were very nervous, but felt immediately comforted by his presence and knowledge of criminal defense. I was so afraid my husband would lose his license for two years (mandatory for the ticket he received), which would have ruined us. His career relies on his being able to drive. He also has a plethora of health issues he has been dealing with, which requires doctor visits back and forth. Mr. Ware was very understanding and sympathetic to our unique situation with my husband's health issues and did everything he could to assure us that he would be ok. He ended up getting everything dropped except for the speeding ticket and one other charge, which would not affect my husband's driving record, employment, etc. On top of everything, his rates were absolutely affordable for all that he did. We were pleasantly surprised by that as well, as I know attorneys can get very pricey. I really cannot begin to thank him enough for all that he did for us. All of the positive reviews I read about him were spot on and I am elated to be able to add another positive review to the list. Stop your search for an amazing criminal defense attorney and CALL MR. WARE!!

Posted by wendy | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Responsible attorney!

My husband is from out of state, charged with possession and distribution marijuana and CDS, charge from 1st degree to 3rd degree, 11 counts as per the indictment in 2015. Unfortunately, before we met Mr.Ware, we retained a fraud attorney. With Mr.Ware’s help we just know our former attorney didn’t ...enroll to the court system that’s why my husband was waiting for the bail hearing in jail for almost 3 months! Since then, we decided to retain Mr.Ware as our new attorney. As a fact, our decision is correct! He is really a responsible and professional attorney. After a few court dates appearance, my husband was bail out with a reasonable amount. As we know felony charge is not easy to handle, but the more difficulty is our conversation barrier, we don’t speak spaish, neither English. My oral English is very poor, so most of time I have to use the translate tools to sent mail to Mr.Ware, but he always reply me timely and listen to me with patiently. He is always endeavouring to achieve the best possible outcome. Now the case is closed. As a result , one charge but no jail no probation. If you have any criminal offense charge, we strongly recommend Mr.Ware to help you. He is certified in criminal matters in supreme court and the client’s review is truthful and reliable. If you need indeed, don’t hesitate to call him, you will found the difference from others.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Half Attorney, Half Superhero

We called and left messages for countless attorneys on the night before Thanksgiving when my dad was arrested for serious crimes that he couldn't have committed. Some of those attorneys returned our calls the next morning to discuss fees and ask us if we wanted to set an appointment for Monday mornin...g. When Bill Ware called us back it was different. We were immediately able to determine we were finally speaking with the only attorney who truly understood the urgency of our situation, and that an innocent man would be spending his Thanksgiving scared and alone instead of with his family. Bill had planned on spending his Thanksgiving morning visiting family with his pregnant wife, but instead drove over an hour away to meet us at his office and then to visit my dad to tell him in person that everything was going to be OK - and he was telling the truth! He helped us bring my dad home the following Monday, and after six long years of passionately fighting for my dad's life the jury returned a verdict of not guilty all counts. Bill Ware is our family's superhero.

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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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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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