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 41 - 45 of 72 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 Frank P | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

The best lawyer in Morris county

Mr. Ware is awesome! He is a great lawyer that works hard for you. I had negative experiences with previous lawyers but Mr. Ware is the exception. I was lucky enough to have him represent me and he did a fantastic job. My expungement was quick and painless. Retain him now. You will have no regrets.

Posted by Melissa | September 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Attorney and Genuine Person

My family and I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Ware during the most challenging times of our lives. He has represented us in a very complicated case for nearly 5 years. As dedicated and committed to resolving our situation with the best possible outcome for all involved today as he was years ago w...hen our nightmare began, he has always been generous with his time, concise and thorough with his litigation preparations. There are many moving pieces to a criminal defense and while he is superior in his experience and skill set he offers to everyone involved his patience, knowledge, advice when asked and professionalism as well as partner. You would not want anyone else working with you to put criminal charges behind you, I know we are very blessed that he is representing us.

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 Alex | June 04, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Life saver for sure

I've had Mr. Ware represent me in two separate occasions in two counties. One being a municipal court matter and the last one being a superior court. I had a few bad experiences with "top" lawyers from "top" firms and let me tell you they haven't compared to the job Mr. Ware has done. When there was ...no other options or alternatives to my situations he was the only one willing and ready to take my case. As far as the results go he did not promise me the outcome i wanted but he actually delivered the results better than i had hoped for. I would recommend Mr. Ware for amy criminal case wether it be felony charges or disorderly person cases. He is very knowledgeable and extremely helpfull and is willing to listen to everything with patience. Above all these things Mr. Ware is a good man. There is no better words to describe him. If you want results and you feek like you can't risk your future, money, freedom and time there is no better attorney around. Take it from some one who has literally wasted tens of thousands of dollars on well known attorneys only to have them not get me the results i needed and haven't given me the personalized attention my cases deserved. Mr. William Ware is genuinely caring and kind and treats you more like family than a client or a paycheck. I wish to never have to use the services of an attorney again but in hindsight i wish i would of used his services from the beginning. Bottom line is Mr. William Ware gets the job done no matter how hopeless the case is.

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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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