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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Lyndhurst residents on DWI matters. Lyndhurst (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 22,520) routes its DWI matters through the Lyndhurst Twp Municipal Court at Municipal Building (phone (201) 804-2457) 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 Lyndhurst DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Lyndhurst DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Lyndhurst traffic stops route to Lyndhurst Twp Municipal Court (Municipal Building). Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) follow the same path. Repeat-offense or DWI-with-injury cases (N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3, assault by auto) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack. Lyndhurst Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

DWI matters in Lyndhurst are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — companion / procedural authority
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — leading NJ case-law

First-offense Lyndhurst DWI cases stay in Lyndhurst Twp Municipal Court; post-2019 reform replaced mandatory license suspension with ignition interlock for many first offenses. Refusal cases (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) proceed in parallel. State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) governs Alcotest 7110 foundation challenges — the standard Lyndhurst DWI defense angle.

About Lyndhurst, NJ

Lyndhurst sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

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

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).
Lyndhurst is named for Lord Lyndhurst.
Current mayor: Robert B. Giangeruso.

Why Avery & Avery for Lyndhurst DWI

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 DWI 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 DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Lyndhurst DWI 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/dwi/.

Schedule a Free Lyndhurst DWI Consultation

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