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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Hillsdale residents on criminal defense matters. Hillsdale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 10,143) routes its criminal defense matters through the Hillsdale Boro Municipal Court at 101 Washington Ave (phone (201) 666-8510) 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 Hillsdale criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Hillsdale Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Hillsdale stay in Hillsdale 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.

Hillsdale Boro Municipal Court

Address: 101 Washington Ave
Phone: (201) 666-8510
Court days: 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY
Office hours: 8:30-4:00

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 Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale matters stay in Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale, NJ

Hillsdale sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 10,143
Density: 3,495 per sq mi
Land area: 2.9 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07642
Mayor: Michael Sheinfeld
Incorporated: March 25, 1898, as TownshipApril 24, 1923 as Borough

Hillsdale Local Context

Hillsdale had a 2020 Census population of 10,143 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 3,495.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.9 sq mi.
Hillsdale was incorporated March 25, 1898, as TownshipApril 24, 1923 as Borough.
Current mayor: Michael Sheinfeld.
Hillsdale Boro Municipal Court sits at 101 Washington Ave, phone (201) 666-8510; court days 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hillsdale Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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