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%

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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 31 - 35 of 51 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Zoë | November 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent.Super Professional. Responsive.

I was in a very precarious situation in the Criminal Justice System. Not only did Attorney Ware assuage and calm all my fears, he was super efficient, professional, called me back to answer all my questions, and his paralegal is awesome and super professional. I can't speak enough of his credentials ...and skill, and demeanor. Don't waste time or money looking for anyone else. There is a reason why he is Certified in Criminal Matters in Supreme Court. It's called years of experience and knowing how to navigate for you in the Criminal Justice System.

Posted by Steve | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An attorney you can really trust

I found Mr. Ware from a ad he regularly placed in a local newspaper and it appeared that he shared many of our values. I met with him to discuss a drug possession charge against my adult son and was convinced he was the right choice to represent him. Mr. Ware is very knowledgeable in his field of ...practice. He knows his way around the process and is familiar with many of the county prosecutors and judges. He explained the charges, their severity and what we could reasonably expect as a final outcome. He kept us well informed throughout the process and represented my son at several court appearances. One thing I greatly appreciated was that we were charged a reasonable fee for this type of case and he did not charge us repeatedly for billable hours every time there was a consultation or court date, as many attorneys do. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Ware demonstrated honesty, integrity and empathy in dealing with me and my son. He even went beyond the scope of what we had retained him for at times. The legal process can often become frustrating. But Mr. Ware kept us calm and assured us that things would work out. The final sentence my son received was much better than we might have anticipated. If you are looking for a criminal lawyer you can really trust, you cannot do better than William Ware.

Posted by Richard | June 26, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional, Intelligent, and Empathetic Legal Counsel

Mr. Ware was highly recommended to us and we were pleased and fortunate to meet an attorney who lived up to his excellent reputation. His patient explanation of the legal nuances in our son's case and his astute understanding of the circumstances that led to our seeking legal counsel put us at ease,... knowing that Mr. Ware had the knowledge and acumen to attain the best possible outcome. This he did, and we were most grateful.

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2015 | Drug Crime

An Astute Lawyer Who Gets The Job Done

On two separate occasions I had the need for a lawyer's help - and in both cases I chose Bill. One was related to a teenager who simply made a bad choice with possession. After speaking with Bill about the case, I felt an immediate sense of assurance - not about Bill easily making the issue go away..., but about knowing I had chosen the right attorney for situation. Teenagers make mistakes, and Bill understands that - and he worked very diligently and swiftly at getting the best possible outcome - and in our case he succeeded. The second issue was related to a TRO that was incorrectly charged, but I had to deal with it. In this case Bill's phenomenal grasp of the law and all the details and preparation we went through successfully got the TRO dismissed. In short, Bill knows the law, he understands people and their personal circumstances, he listens...and he prepares. He won (both) of my cases...need I say more?

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..!

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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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