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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Franklin Lakes residents on DWI matters. Franklin Lakes (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 11,081) routes its DWI 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 DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Franklin Lakes DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Franklin Lakes traffic stops route to Franklin Lakes Boro Court (Dekorte Dr). Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) follow the same path. Repeat-offense or DWI-with-injury cases (N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3, assault by auto) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack. Franklin Lakes Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

DWI matters in Franklin Lakes are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — companion / procedural authority
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — leading NJ case-law

First-offense Franklin Lakes DWI cases stay in Franklin Lakes Boro Court; post-2019 reform replaced mandatory license suspension with ignition interlock for many first offenses. Refusal cases (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) proceed in parallel. State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) governs Alcotest 7110 foundation challenges — the standard Franklin Lakes DWI defense angle.

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 DWI

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 DWI 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 DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Franklin Lakes DWI 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/dwi/.

Schedule a Free Franklin Lakes DWI Consultation

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