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.

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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
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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 115 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Mike | May 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A Professional in every sense

My son received a traffic ticket and we were facing serious consequences: suspension, dmv surcharges, and insurance surcharges. Mr. Ware avoided all of that by having the ticket reduced - as a bonus dramatically reducing fines! I did not know about this site until after our interaction. As I read ...through the past reviews I wholeheartadly agree with all of the positive sentiments. I now consider Mr Ware as our attorney and highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Overcomes Impossible Odds

I was involved in an incident of self-defense using a legally possessed handgun in a state (New Jersey) very unfriendly to firearms. Consequently, I faced very serious felony charges and a life of progress that stood to be lost. I don't believe that my situation would have been resolved as positively... as it did without Mr. Ware's representation. New Jersey saw me as a criminal deserving of time in prison. Mr. Ware wholly believed my version of the events, saw value in my life and fought for me. He represented me for nearly a year and a half. During this time, not once did he waiver or show signs of giving up. It seemed that we would be defeated during each visit to court. My family and I were at a loss of confidence. But, Mr. Ware kept pushing along. Through diligence and knowledge, Mr. Ware found a way to overcome the obstacles. Where I stand today seemed impossible over a year ago by the standards of New Jersey's justice system. Mr. Ware delivered on the impossible and my family and I are forever grateful. I wouldn't trust anyone else to represent me—you shouldn't either. I highly recommend William Ware.

Posted by Eric | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Advocate Who Handily Preserved My Livelihood

I am a licensed truck driver in NJ, which means I cannot (AND DO NOT) drive under the influence. Nevertheless, while driving my car on Route 206, I was stopped in Bedminster and arrested for DUI even though I was completely sober and blew a 0.00 on the breathalyzer. I immediately hired Mr. Ware, know...ing that the penalties for a DUI conviction on my driving record would have been severe and permanent: I would have lost my CDL license for a year and ultimately would have lost my livelihood. What employer would hire a driver with a previous DUI conviction? Nor would I be able to drive into Canada any longer since that country prohibits entry to drivers with a DUI on their driving record. Mr. Ware handled my case both professionally and expeditiously, successfully getting the charges dismissed. During the entire process, Mr. Ware was extremely responsive, answering any questions or concerns I had and keeping me informed about the progress of my case. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | April 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Top-Notch Attorney Hands Down

When all hope is lost. Call this man! Went to court today for what would of been my 2nd DUI. Lets just say I didn't lose my Drivers Lic!! I 100% recommend his services to anyone! The office staff was amazing too!!

Posted by anonymous | February 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Responsive, professional, delivered the best outcome

We hired Mr. Ware to deal with an issue regarding our son. When we reached out, he called us back immediately (late at night) and arranged a meeting for the next day. He laid out the stakes clearly and then did exactly what he had to do to get the best outcome. He was always responsive when we had qu...estions and worked well with other lawyers we hired for a related civil matter. His fees were very reasonable relative to other lawyers we had contacted. I highly recommend him.

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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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