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Fort Lee Municipal Court has handled DWI matters under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 for decades. The court sits at 309 Main St and convenes TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. Defendants from Fort Lee’s 40,175 residents who face first-offense DWI charges begin here; serious or repeat matters escalate to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) in Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has appeared across Bergen County courts since 1976 — the kind of local familiarity that shapes how you negotiate and litigate a case. Call (201) 943-2445 for a free first consultation.

Court Routing for DWI in Fort Lee

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Fort Lee traffic stops are initially heard at Fort Lee Municipal Court, which operates from 309 Main St (telephone (201) 592-3500). The court administrator schedules appearances TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. First-offense DWI under 0.08% BAC and first-offense DWI at or above 0.10% carry different interlock periods under New Jersey’s 2019 law reform — both begin in municipal court. Repeat matters and injury-DWI charges (N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3) move to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack). Refusal under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a runs concurrently.

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)

What the Law Says: Defense Angles in Fort Lee DWI Cases

DWI defense in Fort Lee starts with the statutes:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI charge (BAC-based or observation-based impairment)
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — refusal to take the Alcotest
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — Alcotest 7110 foundational reliability standard

Defense angles typically fall into three buckets: (1) Fourth Amendment — was the stop and detention lawful?; (2) Alcotest foundation — did the officer comply with every Chun protocol requirement?; (3) observation evidence — do the field sobriety indicators actually establish impairment? First-offense penalties under post-2019 reform mean ignition interlock rather than automatic suspension for many BAC levels, but the long-term insurance and licensing impact still makes a vigorous defense worthwhile.

About Fort Lee, NJ

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

2020 Census population: 40,175
Population density: 15,957.4 per sq mi
Land area: 2.5 sq mi
ZIP code: 07024
Mayor: Mark Sokolich
Incorporated: March 29, 1904
Named for: Fort Lee / General Charles Lee

Fort Lee Community Notes

As of May 2010, the borough had a total of 51.
27 km) of roadways, of which 35.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fort Lee borough had a total area of 2.

Why Avery & Avery for Fort Lee DWI

A judge’s perspective on your side. Robert W. Avery served fifteen years as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986–2000) before returning to defense practice. That tenure shapes how Avery & Avery evaluates Fort Lee cases — not just what the statutes say, but how municipal courts actually apply them.

John S. Avery: modern trial practice. John joined the firm in 2012 and handles active litigation across Bergen County. Together, the Averys offer a complementary team: deep judicial experience and current courtroom practice.

Same-day callbacks. Active arrest or approaching court date? Robert or John is reachable during business hours; voicemails returned same-day. Call (201) 943-2445.

Statewide reach. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) reflects the firm’s federal-court track record — relevant when Fort Lee matters intersect with federal jurisdiction.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Fort Lee DWI 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/dwi/.

Get a Free Case Review: Fort Lee DWI

If your Fort Lee DWI court date is approaching, don’t wait. Fort Lee Municipal Court typically hears matters TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY — and deadlines for motions, discovery, and diversion applications move fast. Avery & Avery, Esqs. provides same-day callbacks and can begin preparing your defense immediately. Call (201) 943-2445 or submit a consultation request below.

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