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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. handles Family Law cases for Hillsdale residents and arrestees across the Bergen County jurisdiction. The firm has appeared in Hillsdale-area Family Law matters as part of its ongoing six-county trial practice.

For a free first consultation on a Hillsdale Family Law matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Inside Hillsdale Municipal Court — Family Law Path

Divorce, custody, alimony, and child support filings from Hillsdale residents go to Bergen County Superior Court — Chancery Division, Family Part, in Hackensack. Domestic violence final restraining orders are heard at the Bergen County courthouse complex. Temporary restraining orders may be issued by Hillsdale Boro Municipal Court after-hours under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (N.J.S.A. 2C:25-17 et seq.).

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)

The Legal Framework

NJ statutes control Family Law matters in Hillsdale.

About Hillsdale, NJ

Hillsdale sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 3,495 per sq mi
2020 Census population: 10,143
Land area: 2.9 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07642
Mayor: Michael Sheinfeld
Incorporated: March 25, 1898, as TownshipApril 24, 1923 as Borough
Elevation: 62 ft

Hillsdale Local Context

Hillsdale Boro Municipal Court sits at 101 Washington Ave, phone (201) 666-8510; court days 1ST AND 3RD MONDAY.
Hillsdale Police Department is led by Chief (name not published) at 380 Hillsdale Ave Hillsdale NJ 07642.
Hillsdale ZIP codes: 07642.

The Avery Advantage for Hillsdale Family Law

Bench to defense bar. Robert W. Avery spent fifteen years as a Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000) before returning to full-time trial practice. That vantage point — knowing how judges think, what makes a case credible, and where prosecutors have flexibility — shapes every Hillsdale Family Law engagement.

John S. Avery, second-generation. John joined the firm in 2012. Across both attorneys, Hillsdale clients have same-day callback access and direct attorney contact — no paralegals, no hand-offs.

Statewide reach. Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Passaic, Morris, and Sussex — the firm covers all six counties from its Ridgefield base.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

And the Bergen County Family Law landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hillsdale Family Law cases go?

Bergen County Superior 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/family-law/.

No-Cost Initial Consultation — Hillsdale Family Law

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