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

Father and son, Robert and John Avery, bring complementary depth to Traffic matters for Fair Lawn (Bergen County) clients. Robert W. Avery’s judicial tenure (1986-2000) pairs with John S. Avery’s decade-plus of trial practice to cover the full spectrum from DP matters to indictable-level defense.

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

Fair Lawn’s Court Path for Traffic Matters

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Fair Lawn road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Fair Lawn Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets without court appearance.

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)

How New Jersey Law Applies

Traffic matters in Fair Lawn are governed by Title 39:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-98 — speeding
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — reckless driving
N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — careless driving

All Title 39 offenses from Fair Lawn stops proceed in the local Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. Eligible tickets can pay through NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) without court appearance.

About Fair Lawn, NJ

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

Density: 6,802 per sq mi
Land area: 5.1 sq mi
2020 Census population: 34,931
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

Fair Lawn sits in Bergen County, served by Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack; vicinage: Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02).
Fair Lawn had a 2020 Census population of 34,931 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 6,802.5 per sq mi (2020), land area 5.1 sq mi.

From the Bench to the Defense Bar — Fair Lawn Traffic

A rare combination. Father Robert W. Avery brings former-judge perspective; son John S. Avery brings current-era trial experience. Together the firm covers Fair Lawn Traffic matters with depth that neither a single generalist nor a large-firm associate can replicate.

Robert W. Avery: Judge 1986-2000, NJ practice since 1976. John S. Avery: NJ practice since 2012.

The firm’s Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) federal opinion demonstrates the breadth of practice beyond the municipal tier.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

And the Bergen County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Fair Lawn Traffic 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/traffic/.

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