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

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

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

Where Garfield Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Garfield road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Garfield City 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.

Garfield City Municipal Court

Address: 111 Outwater Lane
Phone: (973) 340-2000
Court days: EVERY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 9:00AM - 4:00PM

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

Traffic matters in Garfield are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — primary traffic statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463 (1999) — leading NJ case-law

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Garfield road stops (speeding under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Garfield City Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

About Garfield, NJ

Garfield sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 32,651
Density: 15,466 per sq mi
Land area: 2.1 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07026
Mayor: Everett E. Garnto Jr.
Incorporated: March 15, 1898 (as Borough)April 19, 1917 (as City)
Named for: James Garfield
Elevation: 98 ft

Garfield Local Context

Garfield was incorporated March 15, 1898 (as Borough)April 19, 1917 (as City).
Garfield is named for James Garfield.
Current mayor: Everett E. Garnto Jr..

Why Garfield Traffic 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 Traffic matter — from the first phone call through sentencing or civil disposition. The generational depth means Garfield 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 Garfield’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Garfield Traffic cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Garfield 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/.

Free First Consultation — Garfield Traffic

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