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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents East Rutherford residents on criminal defense matters. East Rutherford (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 10,020) routes its criminal defense matters through the East Rutherford Boro Court at 117 Stanley St (phone (201) 438-0169) 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 East Rutherford criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where East Rutherford Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in East Rutherford stay in East Rutherford Boro 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.

East Rutherford Boro Court

Address: 117 Stanley St
Phone: (201) 438-0169
Court days: EVERY WEDNESDAY
Office hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 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 East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford matters stay in East Rutherford Boro 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 East Rutherford, NJ

East Rutherford sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 10,020
Density: 2,699 per sq mi
Land area: 3.7 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07073
Mayor: Jeffrey Lahullier
Incorporated: April 17, 1889 (as Boiling Springs township)

East Rutherford Local Context

East Rutherford had a 2020 Census population of 10,020 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,699.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.7 sq mi.
East Rutherford was incorporated April 17, 1889 (as Boiling Springs township).
Current mayor: Jeffrey Lahullier.
East Rutherford Boro Court sits at 117 Stanley St, phone (201) 438-0169; court days EVERY WEDNESDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do East Rutherford Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford Criminal Defense Consultation

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