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

259 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 199 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Michael | October 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Winning Team

If you ever find yourself against the wall with legal issues. The law firm at William D. Ware is no better place to be resolved. Counsel and his team handled my case with resounding confidence. That being so, thanks to William Ware, I’m living a possible & remarkable life! To show true dedication an...d professionalism, not only did he genuinely believe in my character, he didn’t treat me as another case! He treated me with compassion and relentless support, and continued years later when the litigation ended to elevate my life & outcome even more. Not only am I grateful, HE’S THE ONE TO TRUST!

Posted by anonymous | October 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Definitely Recommend Using Bill!

Attorney Bill Ware was absolutely fantastic! I really felt he worked hard on my behalf to resolve my traffic ticket. He got me the best possible outcome while paying the lowest penalty. His communication was excellent. He provided me with immediate responses to any questions I had throughout the ...process. Bill is very professional, knowledgeable and personable. Hire Bill for the best results, don’t try to fight the ticket yourself.

Posted by anonymous | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Very good attorney

Mr. Ware personally answered my call on the weekend, listened intently to my problem, provided me with a reasonable fee, and quickly had my speeding ticket charge dismissed. He knew exactly what needed to happen and communicated it to me well

Posted by Li | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney and great person

We had great experience with William on the service he provided. He is very professional and hand held us throughout the process not just on professional basis, but offered insight and comfort so that we have full trust in him. The whole process was very smooth and he helped to clear the case in a ve...ry short time. Overall, we are glad we engaged William and will definitely recommend his services.

Posted by Nan | October 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A highly skilled and dedicated attorney with extensive legal expertise.

When my husband was charged, I panicked and immediately went online to search for the best-reviewed attorneys. We would get a call back quickly, but it was typically from someone working in the office—not the attorney himself—who would be handling our case. This was discouraging, as we found that the... individuals assigned were usually less experienced, with fewer positive reviews. That all changed when we contacted William. He personally called us back right away and scheduled an in-person meeting without delay. During that meeting, he spent over two hours listening attentively as we shared the full details of our situation. This was unlike our previous experiences, where attorneys would quickly skim the case report and provide a price quote after just a 15-minute phone conversation. William genuinely cared about our case, addressed all our concerns, and gave us the confidence that we would achieve the best possible outcome. Not only is he deeply committed to his clients, but we also felt he was a strong and passionate defender on our behalf. With his extensive knowledge, experience, and unwavering dedication, we felt secure having him on our side. Thanks to his efforts, the charges were dismissed, and we couldn’t be more grateful.

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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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