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%

10%
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 26 - 30 of 56 reviews | Trustworthiness

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 Laurie | May 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great NJ Attorney!

Mr. Ware's expertise proved to be a great asset in the court room. With little advance information he was able to attend court and represent a family member. He was communicative and professional. Mr. Ware can be counted on to call you back and take time to answer your questions. His paralegal was al...so very helpful and professional. It is important to have good representation that you can trust. Don't hesitate hiring Mr. Ware. Many lawyers are all talk, and then let you down. Mr. Ware will not let you down-He is ethical and professional and will do the best for you and your family.

Posted by Santiago | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing Law firm

Before I hired Mr. Ware, I went through numerous lawyers. Every lawyer was negative and had little faith in my case, but wait! God put Mr. Ware in my path, I thought only Saul Goodman was the only lawyer able to make magic, but I was wrong. Mr. Ware and Mrs. Kristi gave me back the chance to have a l...ife. My case was very complex and all the odds were stacked against me. After more than 8 years of stress my case had a fairy tale end. But not only that! Mr. Ware with an honest and cheerful smile celebrated with me. I’ve never thought a person and especially a lawyer would care so much about my happiness. I’m grateful forever with Mr. Ware and Mrs. Kristi. They both truly are wonderful, caring individuals that will go beyond their duty to make sure they resolve your case.

Posted by Chris | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

William Ware is THE Attorney to handle your case

I was facing several serious charges in NJ with a prior record. Mr Ware took the time to patiently understand my case and worked tirelessly to achieve the best possible outcome. He was extremely detailed and methodical in his research and negotiation with the prosecution - always looking out for my b...est interest. It's hard to find an Attorney who will not only give you his council in the courtroom, but also outside of it. Mr Ware continually provided the support and the confidence I needed to see this whole matter through. When all the dust settled, he was able to get multiple high level charges dropped and replaced with a simple petty disorderly persons offense. I can't begin to thank him enough for what he has done for me and my family. I would recommend him and his staff to anyone facing a matter before the court. You will be in good hands, with an honorable and hard working man. Thank you Bill!!!

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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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