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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. — serving Fort Lee, Bergen County — brings former-judge perspective and fifty years of NJ trial practice to every Criminal Defense matter. From first-offense municipal-tier cases to indictable defense at Bergen County Superior Court, the firm covers the full Criminal Defense spectrum.

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

Where Fort Lee Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Fort Lee stay in Fort Lee 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.

Fort Lee Municipal Court

Address: 309 Main St
Phone: (201) 592-3500
Court days: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Office hours: MON-FRI 8:30 - 4:00

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)

Statutory Framework

Criminal Defense matters in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee matters stay in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee, NJ

Fort Lee sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 40,175
Density: 15,957 per sq mi
Land area: 2.5 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07024
Mayor: Mark Sokolich
Incorporated: March 29, 1904
Named for: Fort Lee / General Charles Lee
Elevation: 289 ft

Fort Lee Local Context

Fort Lee was incorporated March 29, 1904.
Fort Lee is named for Fort Lee / General Charles Lee.
Current mayor: Mark Sokolich.

Why Fort Lee Criminal Defense Clients Hire Avery & Avery

Two generations of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery (admitted 1976) and John S. Avery (joined 2012) cover every stage of a Criminal Defense matter — from the first phone call through sentencing or civil disposition. The generational depth means Fort Lee clients get both decades of Bergen County courthouse familiarity and current-generation energy.

Former judge perspective. Robert’s fifteen years as Ridgefield Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000) inform how the firm reads calendars, anticipates prosecutor offers, and prepares defense strategy.

Reported federal case. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) — establishes the firm’s track record beyond purely state-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Fort Lee Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Fort Lee 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/.

Free First Consultation — Fort Lee Criminal Defense

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