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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Allendale residents on DWI matters. Allendale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 6,843) routes its DWI 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 DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Allendale DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Allendale traffic stops route to Allendale Boro Municipal Court (333 Warren Ave). Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) follow the same path. Repeat-offense or DWI-with-injury cases (N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3, assault by auto) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack. Allendale Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

DWI matters in Allendale are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — companion / procedural authority
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — leading NJ case-law

First-offense Allendale DWI cases stay in Allendale Boro Municipal Court; post-2019 reform replaced mandatory license suspension with ignition interlock for many first offenses. Refusal cases (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) proceed in parallel. State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) governs Alcotest 7110 foundation challenges — the standard Allendale DWI defense angle.

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 DWI

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 DWI 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 DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Allendale DWI 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/dwi/.

Schedule a Free Allendale DWI Consultation

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