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Stopped for DWI in Englewood? An arrest under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 is not a traffic infraction — it carries mandatory license consequences, fines, and potential ignition interlock requirements that follow you long after the court date. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has defended DWI matters across Bergen County for decades, and Englewood’s Englewood Cliffs Boro Court is territory we know well. With 29,309 residents concentrated in 4.9 square miles (ZIP 07631), Englewood sees regular enforcement on its major corridors. Call (201) 943-2445 for a free first consultation.

Inside Englewood Municipal Court: Your DWI Path

Your DWI matter, if charged in Englewood, begins at Englewood Cliffs Boro Court, 10 Kahn Terrace. Office hours run CALL; court sessions are held 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY. From the initial appearance through arraignment and any plea or trial, Avery & Avery, Esqs. handles each procedural step. Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) proceed alongside the primary DWI charge. Matters that meet the escalation threshold — repeat offense, DWI-with-injury under N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3 — transfer to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) (Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)). Defense strategy centers on State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges to the Alcotest 7110 reading.

Englewood Cliffs Boro Court

Address: 10 Kahn Terrace
Phone: (201) 568-7860
Court days: 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY
Office hours: CALL

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 Penalties and Statutes in Englewood

DWI charges in Englewood arise under:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — companion refusal statute
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — governing authority on Alcotest 7110 admissibility

Under post-2019 reform, first-offense DWI at 0.08%–0.099% carries a 3-month interlock requirement; 0.10% and above carries 7–12 months interlock. Second offenses trigger 2-year interlock and a 1-year license suspension. Third and subsequent offenses carry 8-year revocation. Refusal under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a carries its own escalating interlock penalty track. Avery & Avery, Esqs. pursues every legal argument available to minimize or eliminate these consequences for Englewood clients.

About Englewood, NJ

Englewood is a community in Bergen County, NJ. By the numbers:

2020 Census population: 29,309
Population density: 5,950.5 per sq mi
Land area: 4.9 sq mi
ZIP code: 07631
Mayor: Michael Wildes
Incorporated: March 17, 1899
Named for: Engle family or”English Neighborhood”

Englewood Community Notes

Englewood ZIP codes: 07631.
Land area 4.93 sq mi (water 0.023 sq mi); elevation 43 ft.
Englewood sits in Bergen County, served by Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack; vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02).

Why Avery & Avery for Englewood DWI

Robert W. Avery: from the bench to defense. Beginning in 1976, Robert built a NJ trial practice that paused — intentionally — for fifteen years on the Ridgefield Municipal Court bench (1986–2000). That time as a judge is not just a credential; it shapes how Robert reads Bergen County cases and anticipates how courts will respond to particular arguments.

John S. Avery: next-generation litigation. John joined in 2012 and handles the firm’s active Bergen County docket. His practice is current; the firm’s technology, pleadings, and strategy reflect today’s courtroom, not a decade-old template.

Accessibility matters. Same-day callback on active matters. No maze of staff — you reach Robert or John directly. (201) 943-2445.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Englewood DWI cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Englewood 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/.

Free Consultation for Englewood DWI Cases

Robert W. Avery spent fifteen years as a New Jersey municipal court judge before returning to defense practice. For Englewood clients facing DWI charges, that means a defense team that knows — from direct experience — how Bergen County courts approach these cases. Call (201) 943-2445 for a free first consultation; same-day callback for active arrest situations.

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