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 115 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nothing but the best

I can not thank Mr. Ware enough for all he has done for me. From our first meeting I knew I had picked the right representation for my case. We had some hurdles to overcome with my case and Mr. Ware always found the solution to solve them. He was always honest and up front with me. I can honestly... say that Mr. Ware is the best attorney around!!! Walt

Posted by Kent | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Got 3 out of 4 (well-deserved) tickets dismissed!

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney (33 years) who hired William after I got 4 ugly tickets in New Jersey for enjoying my sporty Model 3 a little too much when some municipal trucks were dropping salt on the roads as it was snowing. After following them for miles I finally was able to pass... them on a corner where they had to slow down in my amazingly wonderful car. I went by so quickly they hardly had time to blink. Well the cop they called was not so impressed by my car or driving prowess as shown by the 4 very ugly tickets he gave me. Seeing a huge threat to my insurance rate and driver license, I hired William. While he was not cheap, he made it simple and almost painless. I did not need to drive to court in New Jersey and was able to get 3 of the 4 tickets dismissed by plea agreement. The fourth ticket was changed into a Obstructing Traffic ticket with $400 fine which should not threaten my insurance or license much in my State. I am thrilled and recommend William's services highly indeed.

Posted by Marco | February 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Ware was a Godsent to me.

After having a botched defense by my previous attorney that put me in a serious spot - and I mean very serious- I was lost. I didn't know where to turn to or what to do after a very harsh sentence was dealt down to me. I went through hell. Somehow I found Mr. Ware. I visited him and within half an h...our-not kidding - he found a huge mistake in my paperwork. He is a very sincere person. He will not mix the colors and paint a rosy picture to something that it's not. Mr. Ware was able to reverse this nightmare and I'm now in a much better situation. His intervention, his dedication, his professional guidance made a world of difference in my case. You can't go wrong with Mr. Ware. I do recommend him to anyone that needs a defender at his/her side and I will always be thankful for his help.

Posted by Steven | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best Respresentation in Court

I am grateful and satisfied with the results I have received with Mr. William Ware. He was professional, prompt, direct, realistic, comforting, and well aware of how to handle my case. This was an extremely stressful moment to deal with, and he assured me he would handle everything for me, as he di...d. All of my tickets where dropped and my DUI charge was minimal as to what it could have been for me. I am grateful for hiring him and working with him. Everything was extremely smooth, fast, direct, and he looked after my best interest. He is not after your money like some Lawyers are....he actually wants to help you to better the situation as much as possible. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to hire a lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Terrific Attorney.

I was referred to Mr. Ware by a friend for several very serious and potentially life-altering charges against me. First and foremost, Mr. Ware gave me invaluable guidance and support in changing my attitude and behavior. He gave me hope in what seemed to be a hopeless situation. I was facing my third... DUI (narcotics) charge for the second time in the same court, with the same prosecutor and the same judge. I also had additional charges including possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. I could not have asked for a better resolution to these cases. Without having to go to trial, Mr. Ware was able to get the DUI dismissed outright, and I was only sentenced to the mandatory minimum 2-year license suspension with associated fines for the CDS in a motor vehicle charge. No jail time. No probation. Not even a single hour of community service. He was even able to get my ticket for reckless driving thrown out. He is extremely professional, straight forward and clearly very good at what he does. If ever you find yourself in a tough spot legally, this is without hesitation the man you should see.

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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

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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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