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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Harrington Park residents on criminal defense matters. Harrington Park (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 4,742) routes its criminal defense matters through the Harrington Park Boro Court at 85 Harriot Ave (phone (201) 768-0500) 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 Harrington Park criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Harrington Park Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Harrington Park stay in Harrington Park 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.

Harrington Park Boro Court

Address: 85 Harriot Ave
Phone: (201) 768-0500
Court days: 2ND THURSDAY
Office hours: M,W,TH 2:30P-4:30P T,F 9A-11A

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 Harrington Park 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 Harrington Park matters stay in Harrington Park 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 Harrington Park, NJ

Harrington Park sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 4,742
Density: 2,569 per sq mi
Land area: 1.8 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07640
Mayor: Joon L. Chung
Incorporated: March 29, 1904
Named for: Haring family

Harrington Park Local Context

Harrington Park had a 2020 Census population of 4,742 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,569.4 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.8 sq mi.
Harrington Park was incorporated March 29, 1904.
Harrington Park is named for Haring family.
Current mayor: Joon L. Chung.

Why Avery & Avery for Harrington Park 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 Harrington Park-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 Harrington Park’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Harrington Park Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Harrington Park 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 Harrington Park Criminal Defense Consultation

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