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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Allendale residents on criminal defense matters. Allendale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 6,843) routes its criminal defense matters through the Allendale Boro Municipal Court at 333 Warren Ave (phone (201) 652-0699) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) at Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

For a free first consultation on a Allendale criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Allendale Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Allendale stay in Allendale Boro Municipal Court. Indictable charges (third degree and above) route to Bergen County Superior Court — Criminal Division at Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) applications go through the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. Conditional Discharge for first-offense drug possession remains available in municipal court.

Allendale Boro Municipal Court

Address: 333 Warren Ave
Phone: (201) 652-0699
Court days: 3RD TUESDAY
Office hours: MON-FRI 9:00A-4:00P CLOSED 1-2

Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack)

Address: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone: (201) 221-0700
Vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)

What the Law Says

Criminal Defense matters in Allendale are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 2C:1-1 et seq. — primary criminal defense statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Hagans, 233 N.J. 30 (2018) — leading NJ case-law

DP and PDP Allendale matters stay in Allendale Boro Municipal Court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack). Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

About Allendale, NJ

Allendale sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 6,843
Density: 2,209 per sq mi
Land area: 3.1 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07401
Mayor: Amy E. Wilczynski
Incorporated: November 8, 1894
Named for: Joseph Warner Allen

Allendale Local Context

Allendale had a 2020 Census population of 6,843 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,209.5 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.1 sq mi.
Allendale was incorporated November 8, 1894.
Allendale is named for Joseph Warner Allen.
Current mayor: Amy E. Wilczynski.

Why Avery & Avery for Allendale Criminal Defense

Fifty years of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery began NJ practice in 1976 and served fifteen years as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986-2000). John S. Avery joined the firm in 2012. The firm has handled Allendale-area criminal defense matters as part of its ongoing Bergen County practice.

Same-day callbacks on active arrest or court-date situations. Robert or John picks up when we’re in the office; voicemails returned promptly.

Statewide reach with local depth. The firm’s reported case Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) establishes the firm’s federal-court track record beyond purely municipal-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Allendale’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Criminal Defense landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Allendale Criminal Defense cases go?

Allendale Boro Municipal Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Allendale arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Bergen County practice areas?

Yes — see our Bergen County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/criminal-defense/.

Schedule a Free Allendale Criminal Defense Consultation

Call (201) 943-2445 or submit through the form.