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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Haworth residents on criminal defense matters. Haworth (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 3,341) routes its criminal defense matters through the Haworth Boro Municipal Court at 300 Haworth Ave (phone (201) 384-4883) 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 Haworth criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Haworth Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Haworth stay in Haworth Boro Municipal 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.

Haworth Boro Municipal Court

Address: 300 Haworth Ave
Phone: (201) 384-4883
Court days: 1ST MONDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 9:00AM - 2:00PM

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)

What the Law Says

Criminal Defense matters in Haworth 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 Haworth matters stay in Haworth Boro Municipal 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 Haworth, NJ

Haworth sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 3,341
Density: 1,724 per sq mi
Land area: 1.9 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07641
Mayor: Heather J. Wasser
Incorporated: February 24, 1904
Named for: Haworth, England

Haworth Local Context

Haworth had a 2020 Census population of 3,341 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,724.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.9 sq mi.
Haworth was incorporated February 24, 1904.
Haworth is named for Haworth, England.
Current mayor: Heather J. Wasser.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Haworth Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Haworth 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 Haworth Criminal Defense Consultation

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