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
Client's Choice
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+ 12
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 36 - 40 of 58 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Kisha | July 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

I am very happy with the service I received from attorney William Ware. This was my families first time dealing with the legal system and we did not know what to do or what to expect. Mr. Ware explained everything that could happen and was always honest and thorough. He never made any promises. He an...d Kristi were responsive to our questions and concerns. He took the time to explain our options so we could weigh the pros and cons of each possible outcome and come to a conclusion together. I highly recommend Mr. Ware. He was professional at all times and knows the court system. We can now move on from this situation.  It has been a long, draining and challenging year since the incident occurred. This has been a life changing event and I know it would have been different if we went with another firm. I could tell from the 1st meeting that William knew his work and he didn't judge the situation. He accepted our case and fought to represent my son. I have told him before but I will say it again, thank you for giving my son his life back and we can't thank you enough. KR

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 Nadir | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An excellent attorney and a good man

I was going through the most difficult time in my adult life, and I felt hopeless and vulnerable. I am very thankful that I found Mr. Ware. He listened patiently to my long-winded, and at times incoherent, exposition of my case, and provided much-needed advice and reassurance. It was a case that coul...d have gone to trial and dragged on, but his instinct and expert guidance led to a satisfactory resolution. I could not be more pleased. Mr. Ware possesses both the temperament and the abilities that make an excellent attorney: he was patient, competent, and above all, compassionate. I recommend him highly.

Posted by Lisa | January 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney Ware

A very supportive lawyer, but even more so a good and fair person. We were faced with a hard situation, from out-of-state, and Mr. Ware made us feel comfortable because of his knowledge of the law and empathy for our situation. We are more than pleased with the outcome of the case. I feel that he ...is well respected by the courts as it was evident during the hearing. Highly recommend Mr. Ware. He knows what he is doing and wastes no time getting things done.

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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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