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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents East Rutherford residents on Municipal Court matters. With 10,020 residents in Bergen County, East Rutherford routes its Municipal Court matters through the local court system; indictable / over-threshold matters proceed at Bergen County Superior Court.

For a free first consultation on a East Rutherford Municipal Court matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where East Rutherford Municipal Court Cases Are Heard

East Rutherford Boro Court hears disorderly persons, petty disorderly persons, Title 39 traffic, and municipal-ordinance matters from East Rutherford. Court days: EVERY WEDNESDAY; Office hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Phone: (201) 438-0169.

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

Municipal Court matters in East Rutherford are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 2B:12-17 — primary municipal court statute
R. 7:2-4 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — leading NJ case-law

East Rutherford municipal-court matters route through East Rutherford Boro Court on its scheduled court days (EVERY WEDNESDAY). The court hears Title 39 traffic, DP / PDP criminal, ordinance violations, and DWI matters under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.

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)
Elevation: 3 ft

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).

Why Avery & Avery for East Rutherford Municipal Court

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 Municipal Court 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 Municipal Court landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do East Rutherford Municipal Court 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/municipal-court/.

Schedule a Free East Rutherford Municipal Court Consultation

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