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

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

For a free first consultation on a Lodi Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

From Arrest to Disposition — Lodi Criminal Defense

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

Lodi Boro Municipal Court

Address: One Memorial Dr
Phone: (973) 859-7450
Court days: EVERY WEDNESDAY
Office hours: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

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)

How New Jersey Law Applies

Criminal Defense matters in Lodi 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 Lodi matters stay in the local Municipal Court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

About Lodi, NJ

Lodi sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 26,200
Density: 11,530 per sq mi
Land area: 2.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07644
Mayor: Scott A. Luna
Incorporated: December 22, 1894
Named for: Lodi, Lombardy, Italy
Elevation: 30 ft

Lodi Local Context

Lodi had a 2020 Census population of 26,200 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 11,530.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.3 sq mi.
Lodi was incorporated December 22, 1894.

From the Bench to the Defense Bar — Lodi Criminal Defense

A rare combination. Father Robert W. Avery brings former-judge perspective; son John S. Avery brings current-era trial experience. Together the firm covers Lodi Criminal Defense matters with depth that neither a single generalist nor a large-firm associate can replicate.

Robert W. Avery: Judge 1986-2000, NJ practice since 1976. John S. Avery: NJ practice since 2012.

The firm’s Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) federal opinion demonstrates the breadth of practice beyond the municipal tier.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Lodi Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Lodi 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/.

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