A Former Judge. A Father-Son Trial Firm. Fifty Years of New Jersey Practice.

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Bergenfield residents on Criminal Defense matters. With 28,336 residents in Bergen County, Bergenfield routes its Criminal Defense matters through the local court system; indictable / over-threshold matters proceed at Bergen County Superior Court.

For a free first consultation on a Bergenfield Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Bergenfield Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Bergenfield stay in Bergenfield 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.

Bergenfield Municipal Court

Address: 198 N Washington Ave
Phone: (201) 387-4055
Court days: TUESDAYS AT 3:00 PM
Office hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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 Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield matters stay in Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield, NJ

Bergenfield sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 28,336
Density: 9,757 per sq mi
Land area: 2.9 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07621
Mayor: Arvin Amatorio
Incorporated: June 25, 1894
Elevation: 66 ft

Bergenfield Local Context

Bergenfield had a 2020 Census population of 28,336 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 9,757.1 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.9 sq mi.
Bergenfield was incorporated June 25, 1894.

Why Avery & Avery for Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield-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 Bergenfield’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Bergenfield Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Bergenfield 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 Bergenfield Criminal Defense Consultation

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