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%

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

Showing 21 - 25 of 72 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Ed | February 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Charges Greatly Reduced

Mr. Ware was able to get a felony theft charge reduced to a disorderly persons charge and conditional discharge. The entire process was exceptionally smooth. He was quick to answer any questions and set my mind at ease throughout the entire process. He walked me through the court process, spoke to... the police to get them to stop harassing me, and greatly aided in easing my anxiety. As someone who suffers from panic attacks and severe anxiety Mr. Ware was able to alleviate most of that, I would say all but that is impossible haha! I would never hesitate to use another attorney besides William Ware.

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 Brian | September 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mr. Ware Delivered

Mr. Ware explained how things would work very clearly and then did exactly what he said and the outcome was the best possible. My case was a DUI with a high reading and some other violations. Mr. Ware thoroughly reviewed everything and found enough cause to convince the prosecutor to lower the penalt...y and dismiss the other violations. He was terrific throughout and I can't thank him enough.

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

DUI Case

Mr. Ware is an extremely efficient and experienced lawyer who knows the system very well. He was able to reduce my case to a lower level first Tier classification which was the best possible outcome. He is well connected with investigative experts as well as has excellent relationships with local p...rosecutors and judges, all of which are important and help. He does not create false hope or hype yet also makes sure you keep perspective on positive prospects. If you make a stupid decision in the Chester-Mendham area, there is no better lawyer than William. If there is anyway to reduce your charges, he will find it.

Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best possible outcome

Mr. Ware helped me out tremendously with my DUI case. I was facing the highest consequences of a first offense DUI charge and he was able to get that dropped to a first tier by finding faults of the case in my favor. Despite multiple court dates dragging on (not at the fault of Mr. Ware) the entire p...rocess was painless and affordable for what it was and all I had to do was show up and everything was taken care of for me. I would recommend Mr. Ware for any municipal court matters as he is highly experienced and knows this court system very well. Thanks again!

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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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