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 62 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Jose Reyes | December 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Personal and professional, and very effective.

Since my first visit to Mr. Ware I was treated with respect and understanding. I called on a holiday expecting to have to leave a message. However, Mr. ware answered his phone. Right off the bat,..... that gave me a positive feeling. Not only did Mr. Ware answer his phone, he proceeded to tell me... that he would run to his office to meet me. This is the type of service that professionals offer. I had been charged with a DUI that very same morning. I was distraught and not knowing what to do I immediately started searching for attorney services. Mr. Ware's attention to my case immediately caught my interest and I knew I was in the right hands. Mr. Ware ask me the vital questions and made sure he understood all the facts before formulating a response. He then explain to me the laws involved and the extent of the possible circumstances that I could be facing. Although the consequences were serious enough to make me feel nervous and very depressed, he expressed to me what could be done. I recall leaving his office in a much better state and frame of mind. After discussing the facts of the case and the possible situations that I might face, he turned to me and gave me valuable personal advice. He took off his lawyer hat and spoke to me as a friend. I absolutely knew for certain that this was the person I was looking for to handle my case. Mr. Ware has a network of professional experts that he personally knows and works with extensively to perform investigations. His network of experts consist of people who have a history in the business which they are investigating. No stones were left unturned and all possible facts that may assist with my case where investigated. As my court case crept closer, it was evident that the possibility of the worst case scenario was certainly upon me. I was facing the loss of license for 7 months and a slew of fees from three other tickets I had gotten along with the DUI. He is familiar with the prosecutors, the officers, the judges, and courtrooms involved. He came to me with the news that he tried all he could to plead for a lesser charge than the one I was facing using all possible nformation that is expert had uncovered. However the prosecutors would not budge. After extensive pleading he was able to reschedule the case to buy some time to see if you can speak to the officer involved which could possibly help my case with a statement on my behalf. It turned out however that the officer would not budge either. My heart sank knowing that I was facing 7 months without a license and heavy fees. Not only had my lapse of judgement caused damage to my career, now the consequences are making it extremely difficult for me to repair those mistakes. Mr. Ware never gave up. All the way up until the last possible moment he spoke with the prosecutor, just minutes before the court case. Somehow he was able to convince the prosecutor using all the information obtained from multiple investigations to bargain for a lesser charge of 3 months of loss of license and also managed to dismiss the other three tickets all together avoiding massive amount of fees. This made an incredible difference in my life. When I heard that my spirits were lifted and the light at the end of the tunnel got closer. I would absolutely recommend the services of my new dear friend Mr. William Ware. He realized I had made a mistake and had made me feel better the first few minutes of talking to him. That alone is invaluable, however he also brings success to the table. His record of cases resulting in a positive outcome is impressive to say the least. For these services one would expect a price tag to go along with it, however it was very reasonable compared to all the others out there. Please don't hesitate to give him a call and see what he can do for you. Thank you Mr. Ware for all that you have done. You are truly a phenomenal attorney and a great person.

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 | August 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional and skilled lawyer

It was my first time hiring a lawyer and I definitely didn't know where to start. After contacting dozens of lawyers I chose to go with Mr. Ware after finding his profile here on avvo and it couldn't have been a better choice. Mr. Ware is a very experienced lawyer and from the start I knew I was in g...ood hands. He was honest with me and gave me all the possible outcomes, explaining step by step what would happen. Both Mr. Ware and his assistant Kristi were extremely helpful, answering all my questions whenever I called and contacting me immediately with the updates on my case. I went into the case with peace of mind and he took care of everything, but made sure to let me know exactly what was going on. I could not be happier with the outcome. I had three charges, one being a criminal charge and the other two fines. Mr. Ware talked to the prosecutor and got the criminal charged dropped so I only had to pay a couple hundred dollars for the fines, which he got to be the lowest amount possible. He kept my record clean, I was able to keep my license, and I did not have to complete any probation or community service either. This saved my future, I'd definitely recommend him as a lawyer to anyone.

Posted by Doug | July 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very satisfied

Mr. Ware recently represented my family in a legal matter. He and his firm were very responsive. Our initial contact was answered within minutes which was very comforting. All of our concerns were thoroughly considered and adeptly handled. He is very well versed in the law and how to apply it to ...the issues at hand. He and Kristi were extremely helpful in gathering and organizing the information that was needed for the matter. William repeatedly demonstrated his ability to think on his feet while in court and secured a positive result for my family. Kristi was the soul of organization and helpfulness. We are very happy that he and Kristi were on our side.

Posted by Kisha | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Attorney

I am very happy with the service I received from attorney William Ware. This was my families first time dealing with the legal system and we did not know what to do or what to expect. Mr. Ware explained everything that could happen and was always honest and thorough. He never made any promises. He an...d Kristi were responsive to our questions and concerns. He took the time to explain our options so we could weigh the pros and cons of each possible outcome and come to a conclusion together. I highly recommend Mr. Ware. He was professional at all times and knows the court system. We can now move on from this situation.  It has been a long, draining and challenging year since the incident occurred. This has been a life changing event and I know it would have been different if we went with another firm. I could tell from the 1st meeting that William knew his work and he didn't judge the situation. He accepted our case and fought to represent my son. I have told him before but I will say it again, thank you for giving my son his life back and we can't thank you enough. KR

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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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