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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Closter residents on traffic matters. Closter (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 8,589) routes its traffic matters through the Closter Boro Municipal Court at 295 Closter Dock Rd (phone (201) 784-0600) 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 Closter traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Closter Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Closter road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Closter Boro Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets without court appearance.

Closter Boro Municipal Court

Address: 295 Closter Dock Rd
Phone: (201) 784-0600
Court days: 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY
Office hours: 8:30 - 5:00 M-T 8:30 - 12:00 F

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

Traffic matters in Closter are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — primary traffic statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463 (1999) — leading NJ case-law

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Closter road stops (speeding under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Closter Boro Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

About Closter, NJ

Closter sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 8,589
Density: 2,717 per sq mi
Land area: 3.2 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07624
Mayor: John C. Glidden Jr.
Incorporated: January 1, 1904

Closter Local Context

Closter had a 2020 Census population of 8,589 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,717.8 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.2 sq mi.
Closter was incorporated January 1, 1904.
Current mayor: John C. Glidden Jr..
Closter Boro Municipal Court sits at 295 Closter Dock Rd, phone (201) 784-0600; court days 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Closter Traffic

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 Closter-area traffic 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 Closter’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Closter Traffic cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Closter 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Closter Traffic Consultation

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