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
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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 62 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent attorney

I retained Mr. Ware to represent on two separate occasions during those difficult periods in life that seem to come out of nowhere. In the first case Mr. Ware was the 3rd attorney I retained after complete incompetence of the prior 2 (and at significant expense). Mr. Ware and his staff put things in ...order and began working on the case immediately. I found Mr. Ware to be a person of true integrity, his fee structure is fair and easy to understand, and he is proactive and responsive with all communication. On a final note – the first 2 attorneys were referred to me, I contacted Mr. Ware based on his web site alone and it was the best legal decision I have made!

Posted by Mat | October 13, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

An experienced attorney

Mr. Ware is an experienced and knowledgable attorney who recently guided me through a legal matter. Mr Ware was always available, promptly responded and took time to address any questions and concerns. I was informed every step of the process. My day in court I was not alone. I felt complete trust ...my case was in good hands. The outcome of my case far exceeded my expectations. Gratitude is what I have for Mr. Ware and his legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2014 | Expungement

I highly recommend Mr. William Ware as your defense attorney.

Mr. Ware has successfully represented me in the past, and the result of that case was the best that I could have hope for. Because of his expertise in legal procedure, and his attentiveness to his clients, I immediately asked him to represent me in the petition of expungement. Through out the proce...ss, Mr. Ware kept me informed of the progress, and the Order to Expunge was granted as soon as it was legally possible. The record is clean! This process have been for us as stress free as possible because of Mr. Ware's expertise and caring nature. Once again, I unreservedly recommend Mr. Ware as your defense attorney.

Posted by Lori Lynn LPC CSW MA NBCC ACS | October 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney who understands the value of Integrity

Mr. William Ware is an excellent Attorney who demonstrated loyalty and attention when handling my situation. When Mr. Ware accepted assignment with my matter, he continued to be attentive and responsive to a variety of needs as they arose. Mr. Ware was able to literally drop what he was doing to resp...ond to a variety of unexpected needs, giving a great deal of respect and compassion along the way. Mr. Ware is available during evenings and weekends, which is unique in the field. Mr. Ware's ability to maintain consistency, while showing compassion and respect, is very valuable. As well, Mr. Ware is highly respected within his profession, as a former prosecutor, so having him in my corner was a valuable asset, especially given his status in the legal community. Mr. Ware is especially knowledgeable with the management of Domestic Violence and Criminal Defense. Mr. Ware is a big advocate of ethics and Human Rights. Mr. Ware's excellent ability to establish a plan, then follow up with management of that plan is especially efficient. This Attorney is highly recommended; not only for his knowledge within his area of expertise, but for the respectful and compassionate fashion in which he practices law.

Posted by Barry | October 07, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Honest, responsive, knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients

We retained Mr. Ware to represent our daughter in a serious traffic case which had a possible 5 points and suspension of her license. Despite only about a week of notice, Mr. Ware was very responsive and willing to listen to all of the facts involved. He came to court prepared and stood his ground ...for our daughter. He was very successful in getting the Prosecutor to completely dismiss the charge, with no fines or costs whatsoever. While our matter was only a traffic case, it was clear to us that Mr. Ware is honest, knowledgeable, compassionate, and willing to strongly advocate for his clients. We would definitely use Mr. Ware again and highly and without hesitation 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

General practice lawyer

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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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