William D Ware

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William D Ware

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 37 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 37 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

265 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 42 reviews | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Posted by Joshua | October 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Affordable & Dependable

I ran into trouble with the law regarding drug paraphernalia in which I was caught with used paraphernalia within my motor vehicle. As such, I received a misdemeanor for possession and a DMV charge for possession within the motor vehicle. The DMV charge was a big deal since I could have been facing a... two year license suspension. After consulting with a few lawyers regarding the matter I came across Mr. Ware's name. Mr. Ware has a reputable case record that speaks for itself. In addition, his consultation was professional and addressed all the worries I had about my case. Unlike the other lawyers I spoke with, Mr. Ware gave my case the time of day and even gave me the best service price I could find. Mr. Ware ensured me that he would do his best to handle my case, more specifically have the DMV charge dropped or discharged. Sure enough, Mr. Ware pulled through, he had the DMV charged dropped and instead of paying a hefty misdemeanor fine, I wind up only paying for my enrollment into the conditional discharge program. Mr. Ware provided phenomenal services for an affordable price. As a result of his professional skills, I was able to save time, money and my license from being suspended. I would highly recommend that you allow Mr. Ware to represent your case, it is definitely worth it.

Posted by Katie | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney

The Best Lawyer!!

I was facing charges for a DUI, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. Needless to say, I was overwhelmed and afraid about being convicted and losing my license. As soon as I met Mr. Ware, he stressed to me to live my life as normal while waiting for the outcome of my case. I did my best t...o follow his advice and not let my anxieties about the case get to me. Mr. Ware guided me through each court appearance and because of his tireless effort and dedication to me as his client, I was only convicted of the lesser charge of failure to maintain lane!! I started crying out of happiness and relief while still standing in front of the judge. Such a huge weight had been lifted from me. I was crying so hard as we were walking out it must have looked like I was sentenced to jail! Mr. Ware took what seemed like an impossible situation for me and certain loss of license and I left the court with only a small fine! Mr. Ware will make your case a priority and will fight for the absolute best outcome, as he did in my case. I could not be more thankful to Mr. Ware to be able to move on with my life and have this behind me.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

awesome lawyer

Mr.Ware was great at getting me out of almost 2000 fines and my license being suspended indefinitely, his secretary Kristi was really kind and very on top making sure that i knew what was going on throughtout the whole process

Posted by Mike | July 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Rock Star

I consulted with Mr. Ware regarding two speeding tickets I was issued. His rate was a little higher based on having to travel, but the level of care, service and of course the outcome was better than I hoped. I'd highly recommend Mr. Ware -- Counselor Rock Star to all. You're in caring hands.

Posted by Brian | April 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Brian

Mr. Ware was very empathic to my situation. He made me feel comfortable in very stressful situation. I had contacted many other attorneys but hired him. He got my case dismissed for a very reasonable rate. He was very informative and was available to answer all my questions and wakes me through the c...ourt process every step of the way. I would definitely recommend him for any serious driving violations.

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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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