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

A former municipal court judge who then crossed to the defense bar — that is the foundation of Avery & Avery’s Criminal Defense representation for Lyndhurst residents. Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years on the Ridgefield Municipal Court bench (1986-2000) translate directly to Bergen County courtroom strategy.

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

Lyndhurst’s Court Path for Criminal Defense Matters

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Lyndhurst stay in Lyndhurst Twp 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.

Lyndhurst Twp Municipal Court

Address: Municipal Building
Phone: (201) 804-2457
Court days: EVERY TUESDAY
Office hours: 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 Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst matters stay in Lyndhurst Twp 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 Lyndhurst, NJ

Lyndhurst sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 4,912 per sq mi
Land area: 4.6 sq mi
2020 Census population: 22,520
ZIP codes: 07071
Mayor: Robert B. Giangeruso
Incorporated: February 19, 1852 (as Union Township)
Named for: Lord Lyndhurst
Elevation: 10 ft

Lyndhurst Local Context

Lyndhurst had a 2020 Census population of 22,520 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 4,912.3 per sq mi (2020), land area 4.6 sq mi.
Lyndhurst was incorporated February 19, 1852 (as Union Township).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Lyndhurst Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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