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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents East Rutherford residents on DWI matters. East Rutherford (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 10,020) routes its DWI 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 DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where East Rutherford DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from East Rutherford traffic stops route to East Rutherford Boro Court (117 Stanley St). 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. East Rutherford Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

DWI matters in East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford DWI cases stay in East Rutherford Boro 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 East Rutherford DWI defense angle.

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 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 East Rutherford-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 East Rutherford’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do East Rutherford DWI 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/dwi/.

Schedule a Free East Rutherford DWI Consultation

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