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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Franklin Lakes residents on criminal defense matters. Franklin Lakes (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 11,081) routes its criminal defense matters through the Franklin Lakes Boro Court at Dekorte Dr (phone (201) 891-5480) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) at Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

For a free first consultation on a Franklin Lakes criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Franklin Lakes Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Franklin Lakes stay in Franklin Lakes Boro 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.

Franklin Lakes Boro Court

Address: Dekorte Dr
Phone: (201) 891-5480
Court days: 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY
Office hours: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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 Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes matters stay in Franklin Lakes Boro 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 Franklin Lakes, NJ

Franklin Lakes sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 11,081
Density: 1,177 per sq mi
Land area: 9.4 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07417
Mayor: Charles Kahwaty
Incorporated: March 11, 1922
Named for: William Franklin

Franklin Lakes Local Context

Franklin Lakes had a 2020 Census population of 11,081 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,177.0 per sq mi (2020), land area 9.4 sq mi.
Franklin Lakes was incorporated March 11, 1922.
Franklin Lakes is named for William Franklin.
Current mayor: Charles Kahwaty.

Why Avery & Avery for Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes-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 Franklin Lakes’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Franklin Lakes Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Franklin Lakes 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 Franklin Lakes Criminal Defense Consultation

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