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William D Ware

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William D Ware

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258 reviews
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

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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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Cost

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$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 36 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1989

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Location

William D. Ware, Attorney at Law

(908) 955-7066

Fax

245 Main Street, Suite 203, Chester, NJ, 07930-2051

williamwarelaw.com/
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William D Ware's Reviews

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258 Client Reviews

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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (128) Lawsuits & Disputes (58) Speeding & Traffic Ticket (41) DUI & DWI (26) Drug Crime (12) Expungement (6) Litigation (6) Family (5) Appeals (4) Sex Crime (4) Violent Crime (4) Gun Law (3) Business (2) Domestic Violence (2) Car Accidents (1) Civil Rights (1) Constitutional (1) Debt Settlement (1) Immigration (1) Juvenile (1) Real Estate (1) State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
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Case Results (199) Advocacy (136) Recommendation (115) Professionalism (101) Practice Area Knowledge (72) Character & Conduct (64) Communication Style (62) Responsiveness (62) Trustworthiness (56) General Knowledge (51) Compassion (49) Cost of Services (39) Staff & Support (16) Punctuality (5) Free Consultations (1) Payment Plans (1)

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Posted by Sandy | June 04, 2012 | Criminal Defense

An excellent attorney

Mr. Ware, We are so thankful to have found you and to have had you represent my son. Your compassion and guidance in helping him with his case along with your kindness in refering him for additional guidance in his personal life has truly touched me. I have never encountered such a caring attorney.... I just want to thank you for all you have done. You gave us a payment schedule that we were able to repay and you trusted in us with out even knowing us. We will certainly refer you to our friends and family. Again thank you for all your help and for giving my son the opportunity to turn his life around with out the extreme consequences that would have effected his future. Our prayers were answered when you came into our lives and we thank you so very much. Sandy Babcock

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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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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

28

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