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DWI matters originating in Hackensack route first to Hackensack Municipal Court, located at 215 State Street (phone (201) 646-3971), which hears cases MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. For Hackensack’s 46,027 residents (2020 Census), a first-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charge typically stays in municipal court; escalated matters go to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack). Avery & Avery, Esqs. is a father-son trial firm with fifty years of New Jersey practice — including Robert W. Avery’s tenure as a municipal court judge — ready to defend your Hackensack DWI charge. Call (201) 943-2445 for a free first consultation.

Inside Hackensack Municipal Court: Your DWI Path

Your DWI matter, if charged in Hackensack, begins at Hackensack Municipal Court, 215 State Street. Office hours run 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM; court sessions are held MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. From the initial appearance through arraignment and any plea or trial, Avery & Avery, Esqs. handles each procedural step. Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) proceed alongside the primary DWI charge. Matters that meet the escalation threshold — repeat offense, DWI-with-injury under N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3 — transfer to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) (Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)). Defense strategy centers on State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges to the Alcotest 7110 reading.

Hackensack Municipal Court

Address: 215 State Street
Phone: (201) 646-3971
Court days: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY
Office hours: 8:30 AM - 3:45 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: The Hackensack DWI Legal Framework

Three statutory anchors govern DWI prosecution in Hackensack:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — defines DWI by BAC (0.08%+) or observable impairment
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — defines and penalizes breath-test refusal
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — sets the admissibility standard for Alcotest 7110 readings

The procedural timeline: arrest → Alcotest administration → charges filed → municipal court arraignment → plea or trial. For first offenses post-2019, New Jersey replaced mandatory suspension with ignition interlock for most BAC levels. Refusal cases run concurrently and carry their own penalty track. Avery & Avery, Esqs. challenges DWI cases at every procedural stage — from the legality of the initial stop through the technical foundation of the breath-test reading.

About Hackensack, NJ

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

2020 Census population: 46,027
Population density: 10,981.6 per sq mi
Land area: 4.2 sq mi
ZIP code: 07601
Mayor: Caseen Gaines
Incorporated: October 31, 1693 (as New Barbadoes Township)

Hackensack Community Notes

Population density 10,981.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 4.2 sq mi.
Hackensack was incorporated October 31, 1693 (as New Barbadoes Township).
Current mayor: Caseen Gaines.

Why Avery & Avery for Hackensack DWI

When your court date is in Hackensack Municipal Court or Bergen County Superior Court, you want a team that knows the room. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has appeared before Bergen County courts for fifty years. Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years as a municipal judge (1986–2000) are not just a resume line — they are the source of hard-won knowledge about how Bergen County judges evaluate arguments, weigh evidence, and respond to motions.

John S. Avery joined the firm in 2012, ensuring the practice remains fully active and current. The firm’s reported case Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) demonstrates reach beyond local courts.

Free consultation. Same-day callback. Call (201) 943-2445.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hackensack DWI cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Hackensack 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/.

Talk to a Hackensack DWI Attorney — No Cost

There is no cost to ask. Avery & Avery, Esqs. offers a free initial consultation on every Hackensack DWI matter. If after talking with Robert or John you decide to retain the firm, you’ll know exactly what representation involves. If you decide differently, you’ve still gotten fifty years of NJ legal experience applied to your situation. Call (201) 943-2445 or use the form below.

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