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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Little Ferry residents on criminal defense matters. Little Ferry (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 10,985) routes its criminal defense matters through the Little Ferry Boro Municipal Ct at 215-217 Liberty St (phone (201) 440-2111) 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 Little Ferry criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Little Ferry Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Little Ferry stay in Little Ferry Boro Municipal Ct. 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.

Little Ferry Boro Municipal Ct

Address: 215-217 Liberty St
Phone: (201) 440-2111
Court days: 1ST & 3RD MONDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 9:00AM-4:00PM

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 Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry matters stay in Little Ferry Boro Municipal Ct; 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 Little Ferry, NJ

Little Ferry sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 10,985
Density: 7,437 per sq mi
Land area: 1.5 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07643
Mayor: Mauro D. Raguseo
Incorporated: September 18, 1894

Little Ferry Local Context

Little Ferry had a 2020 Census population of 10,985 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 7,437.0 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.5 sq mi.
Little Ferry was incorporated September 18, 1894.
Current mayor: Mauro D. Raguseo.
Little Ferry Boro Municipal Ct sits at 215-217 Liberty St, phone (201) 440-2111; court days 1ST & 3RD MONDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Little Ferry Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry Criminal Defense Consultation

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