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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Leonia residents on criminal defense matters. Leonia (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 9,324) routes its criminal defense matters through the Leonia Municipal Court at 229 Fort Lee Road (phone (201) 592-5780) 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 Leonia criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Leonia Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

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

Leonia Municipal Court

Address: 229 Fort Lee Road
Phone: (201) 592-5780
Court days: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Office hours: 9AM - 4PM

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 Leonia 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 Leonia matters stay in Leonia 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 Leonia, NJ

Leonia sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 9,324
Density: 6,121 per sq mi
Land area: 1.5 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07605
Mayor: William Ziegler
Incorporated: December 5, 1894

Leonia Local Context

Leonia had a 2020 Census population of 9,324 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 6,121.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.5 sq mi.
Leonia was incorporated December 5, 1894.
Current mayor: William Ziegler.
Leonia Municipal Court sits at 229 Fort Lee Road, phone (201) 592-5780; court days 2nd & 4th Tuesdays.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Leonia Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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