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 anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

WILLIAM D WARE- TOP/BEST LAWYER

Recently, I have gotten myself in quite some trouble. To be honest, I was facing jail time. Being that I am a 24 year-old girl, I was more then petrified. My mom's best friend of 30+ years had mentioned Mr. Ware; she said that he was more then excellent, that he actually cares about his clients... and wants to help them become better people..... When I first heard this, I thought to myself "Yeah right.... I'm just a paycheck..." I couldn't have been more wrong.... Mr. Ware does genuinely care... his services are excellent. He turned a matter that I spent every waking day crying- into a 2nd chance at life for me... and for that I couldn't be more grateful. I write this review with tears in my eyes... because not only did he save my life, save me from going to jail, he saved my family and I from heartache... he gave me another chance to do right. Point is, he is more then just an excellent lawyer. He does his home work, for instance: 1. Follows up with the courts. 2. Retains ALL documents/discovery..etc.. 3. FIGHTS YOUR CASE 4. YOU WILL BE TOTATLLY SATISFIED WITH END RESULTS. (DEFEATED 4/4 OF MY CASES) 5. SAVES YOU MONEY-FINES. HE TURNED SOMETHING THAT WAS 'MANDATORY JAIL TIME' INTO A DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PERSONS TICKET. I STRONGLY RECCOMEND MR. WARE. Not only did he defeat one case; Mr. Ware defeated (4) out of (4) of my cases. MR. WARE IS A BLESSING... one of a kind. Who knows where I would be today if I didn't have him by my side.

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Excellent attorney, highly recommended

He worked for my family for a dui case and gave us the best possible outcome. We could not be more pleased with his dedication, hard work, and expertise. He is very experienced and trustworthy. He guided us through every step of the way answering all our questions and making us feel comfortabke. He w...orks very hard for his clients and the results show. Stellar job, thank you Mr. Ware.

Posted by Mat | October 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

An experienced attorney

Mr. Ware is an experienced and knowledgable attorney who recently guided me through a legal matter. Mr Ware was always available, promptly responded and took time to address any questions and concerns. I was informed every step of the process. My day in court I was not alone. I felt complete trust ...my case was in good hands. The outcome of my case far exceeded my expectations. Gratitude is what I have for Mr. Ware and his legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2014 | Expungement

I highly recommend Mr. William Ware as your defense attorney.

Mr. Ware has successfully represented me in the past, and the result of that case was the best that I could have hope for. Because of his expertise in legal procedure, and his attentiveness to his clients, I immediately asked him to represent me in the petition of expungement. Through out the proce...ss, Mr. Ware kept me informed of the progress, and the Order to Expunge was granted as soon as it was legally possible. The record is clean! This process have been for us as stress free as possible because of Mr. Ware's expertise and caring nature. Once again, I unreservedly recommend Mr. Ware as your defense attorney.

Posted by Lori Lynn LPC CSW MA NBCC ACS | October 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney who understands the value of Integrity

Mr. William Ware is an excellent Attorney who demonstrated loyalty and attention when handling my situation. When Mr. Ware accepted assignment with my matter, he continued to be attentive and responsive to a variety of needs as they arose. Mr. Ware was able to literally drop what he was doing to resp...ond to a variety of unexpected needs, giving a great deal of respect and compassion along the way. Mr. Ware is available during evenings and weekends, which is unique in the field. Mr. Ware's ability to maintain consistency, while showing compassion and respect, is very valuable. As well, Mr. Ware is highly respected within his profession, as a former prosecutor, so having him in my corner was a valuable asset, especially given his status in the legal community. Mr. Ware is especially knowledgeable with the management of Domestic Violence and Criminal Defense. Mr. Ware is a big advocate of ethics and Human Rights. Mr. Ware's excellent ability to establish a plan, then follow up with management of that plan is especially efficient. This Attorney is highly recommended; not only for his knowledge within his area of expertise, but for the respectful and compassionate fashion in which he practices law.

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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

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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