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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. is a Bergen County-rooted firm that has represented Fair Lawn residents on Criminal Defense matters for nearly fifty years. The firm’s Ridgefield office sits within Bergen County, and the attorneys know the calendar tendencies and prosecutorial offer patterns of local courts by direct experience.

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

Court Routing for Fair Lawn Criminal Defense Matters

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Fair Lawn stay in Fair Lawn 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.

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 Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn matters stay in the local 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 Fair Lawn, NJ

Fair Lawn sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 6,802 per sq mi
2020 Census population: 34,931
Land area: 5.1 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07410
Mayor: Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich
Incorporated: March 6, 1924
Named for: David Acker’s estate, Fairlawn
Elevation: 69 ft

Fair Lawn Local Context

Population density 6,802.5 per sq mi (2020), land area 5.1 sq mi.
Fair Lawn was incorporated March 6, 1924.
Fair Lawn is named for David Acker’s estate, Fairlawn.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Fair Lawn Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn Criminal Defense Consultation

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