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

A former municipal court judge who then crossed to the defense bar — that is the foundation of Avery & Avery’s Criminal Defense representation for Elmwood Park residents. Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years on the Ridgefield Municipal Court bench (1986-2000) translate directly to Bergen County courtroom strategy.

For a free first consultation on a Elmwood Park Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

From Arrest to Disposition — Elmwood Park Criminal Defense

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Elmwood Park stay in Elmwood Park Boro Municipal Ct. 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.

Elmwood Park Boro Municipal Ct

Address: 182 Market Stelmwood Park
Phone: (201) 796-1457
Court days: EVERY TUESDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

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)

Governing Statutes and Case Law

Criminal Defense matters in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park matters stay in the local Municipal Court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

About Elmwood Park, NJ

Elmwood Park sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 21,424
Density: 8,106 per sq mi
Land area: 2.6 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07407
Mayor: Robert Colletti
Incorporated: April 18, 1916 (as East Paterson)
Elevation: 46 ft

Elmwood Park Local Context

Land area 2.64 sq mi (water 0.081 sq mi); elevation 46 ft.
Elmwood Park sits in Bergen County, served by Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack; vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02).
Elmwood Park had a 2020 Census population of 21,424 (Bergen County, NJ).

What Sets Avery & Avery Apart in Elmwood Park

Local depth, statewide credentials. The Avery firm has practiced in Bergen County courts for nearly fifty years. That translates to familiarity with the specific calendar tendencies and prosecutorial offer patterns that govern Elmwood Park Criminal Defense outcomes.

Robert W. Avery, former Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000). The judicial perspective — understanding what judges prioritize in Criminal Defense matters — is a direct competitive advantage at the Bergen County courthouse.

Same-day callback guarantee. On active arrests or impending court dates, Robert or John is reachable at (201) 943-2445 the same day.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Elmwood Park’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Elmwood Park Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Elmwood Park 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/.

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