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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Hillsdale residents on traffic matters. Hillsdale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 10,143) routes its traffic 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 traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Hillsdale Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Hillsdale road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Hillsdale Boro Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets without court appearance.

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

Traffic matters in Hillsdale are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — primary traffic statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463 (1999) — leading NJ case-law

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Hillsdale road stops (speeding under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Hillsdale Boro Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

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 Traffic

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 traffic 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 Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hillsdale Traffic 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Hillsdale Traffic Consultation

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