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.

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
Client's Choice
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+ 12
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 31 - 35 of 60 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Anna | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney

Mr Ware took my husbands case. The first time we went to court and the verdict wasnt what we were hoping for, however he didnt give up. Thr next tine we went to court he helped my husband get the verdict we were hoping for. I truly appreciated that he was very humble and understand. We had gone to an...other lawyer for advice and he was very arrogrante and pricey, i foubd that to be such a turn off. Mr. Ware was the opposite which made us feel good about hiring him. I cant thank him enough for all he did to help my husband. We are forever greatful and would highly reccommend him.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Half Attorney, Half Superhero

We called and left messages for countless attorneys on the night before Thanksgiving when my dad was arrested for serious crimes that he couldn't have committed. Some of those attorneys returned our calls the next morning to discuss fees and ask us if we wanted to set an appointment for Monday mornin...g. When Bill Ware called us back it was different. We were immediately able to determine we were finally speaking with the only attorney who truly understood the urgency of our situation, and that an innocent man would be spending his Thanksgiving scared and alone instead of with his family. Bill had planned on spending his Thanksgiving morning visiting family with his pregnant wife, but instead drove over an hour away to meet us at his office and then to visit my dad to tell him in person that everything was going to be OK - and he was telling the truth! He helped us bring my dad home the following Monday, and after six long years of passionately fighting for my dad's life the jury returned a verdict of not guilty all counts. Bill Ware is our family's superhero.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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

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 LyleS | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney

EXCELLENT Lawyer - Great Communication - Straight Shooter

Excellent representation and EXCELLENT communication from his firm. Actually THE BEST communication I've experienced with a law firm. Was able to walk into court nervous but walk out happy with better results that I was actually hoping for. Mr. Ware and his firm made this whole experience less str...essful with great communication and great results.

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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

General practice lawyer

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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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