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%

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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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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

261 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 39 reviews | Cost of Services

Posted by Andy | January 31, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Lawyer Approval

Mr. Ware was one of the few attorneys to respond to my on-line search for someone who would take on my 15 year old traffic (DUI) court case; he was both attentive and knowledgeable of municipal court procedures. I was informed of all the possible outcomes that could arise, and the financial cost to m...e if they did. As it turned out, I was pleased with the outcome, and with Mr. Ware's professional courtroom demeanor and friendly personality. I would totally recommend William D. Ware to any of my friends and family should the need occur; I'd personally like to keep Bill in my social address book only.. Thanks..!

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

I retained Mr. Ware to represent on two separate occasions during those difficult periods in life that seem to come out of nowhere. In the first case Mr. Ware was the 3rd attorney I retained after complete incompetence of the prior 2 (and at significant expense). Mr. Ware and his staff put things in ...order and began working on the case immediately. I found Mr. Ware to be a person of true integrity, his fee structure is fair and easy to understand, and he is proactive and responsive with all communication. On a final note – the first 2 attorneys were referred to me, I contacted Mr. Ware based on his web site alone and it was the best legal decision I have made!

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

WILLIAM D WARE- TOP/BEST LAWYER

Recently, I have gotten myself in quite some trouble. To be honest, I was facing jail time. Being that I am a 24 year-old girl, I was more then petrified. My mom's best friend of 30+ years had mentioned Mr. Ware; she said that he was more then excellent, that he actually cares about his clients... and wants to help them become better people..... When I first heard this, I thought to myself "Yeah right.... I'm just a paycheck..." I couldn't have been more wrong.... Mr. Ware does genuinely care... his services are excellent. He turned a matter that I spent every waking day crying- into a 2nd chance at life for me... and for that I couldn't be more grateful. I write this review with tears in my eyes... because not only did he save my life, save me from going to jail, he saved my family and I from heartache... he gave me another chance to do right. Point is, he is more then just an excellent lawyer. He does his home work, for instance: 1. Follows up with the courts. 2. Retains ALL documents/discovery..etc.. 3. FIGHTS YOUR CASE 4. YOU WILL BE TOTATLLY SATISFIED WITH END RESULTS. (DEFEATED 4/4 OF MY CASES) 5. SAVES YOU MONEY-FINES. HE TURNED SOMETHING THAT WAS 'MANDATORY JAIL TIME' INTO A DISORDERLY CONDUCT/PERSONS TICKET. I STRONGLY RECCOMEND MR. WARE. Not only did he defeat one case; Mr. Ware defeated (4) out of (4) of my cases. MR. WARE IS A BLESSING... one of a kind. Who knows where I would be today if I didn't have him by my side.

Posted by Major | October 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense

TOP NOTCH Grade "A+"

I can't express enough how Happy I am I finally hired an attorney who truly knew what he was doing and took the time to review my file thoroughly and took the appropriate steps in getting my case handled. I previously hired 2 different attorneys and both of them completely missed what Bill (Mr. War...e) discovered in my case. the 2 previous attorneys took me for a financial ride and made zero progress on my case, I was left in the same spot as I was in when I hired them, just with a slightly thinner wallet. Bill (Mr. Ware) is an exceptional attorney, he never once sugar coated anything and was always up front and straight forward with what was happening on my case. Bill discovered that I was improperly sentenced the first day he had my file. From there on he encouraged me to pursue my case and to get it straightened out. As of 9/12 at 4:40pm I have been a free man who finally has his life back. All thanks to the due diligence, encouragement and hard work of William D. Ware (Bill) He is as I titled this review a TOP NOTCH, Grade A+,attorney who gets the job done with his clients best interest at heart. I HIGHLY recommend you give him a shot at your case if your looking for an attorney who knows what he is doing and will fight for you.

Posted by Robert | January 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Ticketed accident - successful resolution

Mr Ware was first class. He was realistic about what we should expect before going to court. He and his paralegal were always available and responsive. Before seeing the judge he succesfully discussed the case with the prosecutor and had the infraction reduced to one that was much more appropriate ...to the situation. His fee was reasonable and well worth it.

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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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