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/

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William D Ware's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

258 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 51 reviews | General Knowledge

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 Kendrick | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A miracle worker, he gave me a second chance.

It is a true miracle of God that my parents found William Ware to represent me for my case when I was unable to seek private counsel myself. Given the charges and the restraining order pressed against me, it should have been nearly impossible for Mr. Ware to ensure I received Pre-Trial Intervention i...nstead of jail-time, yet he accomplished it with confidence. Words cannot describe how eternally grateful I am for how much he helped me. Anyone—and I mean anyone—can trust Mr. Ware to handle his case with care to ensure the best possible outcome. For reasons I will not describe, my sexuality was relevant to the case. Initially, this gave my parents pause—and me, too—with whom they were going to hire, for they did not want a defense attorney who would not fight wholeheartedly for me. However, while Mr. Ware was open about his background and personal stances, he understood where I was coming from and did not judge me, contrary to my expectations. To me, that reason alone proves he is trustworthy and a true man of God who helps the needy and the weak: He made me feel welcome. Mr. Ware also managed my expectations from the beginning, noting that obtaining PTI was a long-shot but something he was still going to fight for. Because of his counsel, I also retained him for the restraining order related to my criminal case, and I am very glad I did. For that matter, the plaintiff initially wanted to proceed full-force; however, Mr. Ware negotiated with him to eliminate the order and instead agree to a mutual restraint, the most desirable outcome in that situation. I fully believe retaining him for that matter helped the defense for my criminal case greatly. His negotiating prowess second to none, knowing the judicial system very well, Mr. Ware miraculously recovered from my initial rejection into PTI per the recommendation of the probation officer who interviewed me. Immediately, he began damage-control, presenting his case to the prosecutor to convince the state that I was a good candidate for the program. I am still overjoyed he accomplished doing so despite the aforementioned obstacle. He definitively won an uphill battle. I thank God for sending my parents and me Mr. Ware. He gave me a second chance at life when I felt truly terrified and doomed, and he fought will all of his heart to ensure I could get that chance, regardless of the circumstance of my case. I recommend him to any and everyone who has legal trouble. Mr. Ware is incredibly skilled to have accomplished what he did for me; he is worth the investment. He is a good man; God bless him.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Life saver

Recently hired Mr. Ware to represent both my myself and a family member to fight an abusive & destructive person. Mr. Ware has guided us, who have little to no experience being in a court room and represented us to fully expose the truths. Mr. Ware is a lawyer who will give you the realistic predict...ions he has on the case and will give you the right advice to properly handle yourself in a court room. He will make sure you do not act on your emotions and just relay your statements in a short and concise manner, direct to the point. He is always contactable even on off business hours for urgent advice on your case and will show that he is just not a lawyer hired to perform on your case, but also a lawyer who fully understands and cares for your concerns. As for the fees, he has the lowest fee out of all the lawyers we browsed and let me assure you, it was worth every penny. Mr. Ware guided our case to victory and the 7 years of nightmare our family has endured is finally over. Truly a life saver.

Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A lawyer for the whole family!

Our family has retained William Ware for three different legal matters. On each occasion, Mr. Ware was very effective and we were pleased with the results. Among Mr. Ware’s many attributes, he combines a pragmatic and realistic approach, superb listening skills, command of the law, excellent local ...connections and awareness of local practice, and tenacity. Even when he was engaged for a flat fee, and had no financial incentive to pursue protracted strategies that would mean more work for no more fees, he nonetheless pursued the best approach that yielded the best results. I highly recommend Mr. Ware for civil or criminal matters in Morris County.

Posted by L.C. | September 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Attorney

I hired William last September for a firearms violation. I had interviewed a few extremely well respected attorneys and none of them resonated with me like William. William was able to get me enrolled in the PTI program which all of the rest said would be impossible. Then my probation in the program... was 12 months which he was able to cut in half and have the case dismissed in 6 months. Hiring William was the best decision of my life. I can not express my thanks enough to William and Kristi. My future and my family was in his hands and he performed masterfully. I highly recommend William!

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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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