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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Edgewater residents on criminal defense matters. Edgewater (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 14,344) routes its criminal defense matters through the Edgewater Boro Municipal Court at 55 River Rd (phone (201) 943-1700) 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 Edgewater criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Edgewater Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Edgewater stay in Edgewater Boro 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.

Edgewater Boro Municipal Court

Address: 55 River Rd
Phone: (201) 943-1700
Court days: 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY 4 PM VIRTUAL
Office hours: MON - FRI 9 AM-5 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 Edgewater 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 Edgewater matters stay in Edgewater Boro 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 Edgewater, NJ

Edgewater sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 14,344
Density: 14,771 per sq mi
Land area: 1.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07020
Mayor: Michael McPartland
Incorporated: December 7, 1894, as Undercliff

Edgewater Local Context

Edgewater had a 2020 Census population of 14,344 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 14,771.5 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.0 sq mi.
Edgewater was incorporated December 7, 1894, as Undercliff.
Current mayor: Michael McPartland.
Edgewater Boro Municipal Court sits at 55 River Rd, phone (201) 943-1700; court days 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY 4 PM VIRTUAL.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Edgewater Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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