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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Mahwah residents on DWI matters. Mahwah (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 25,483) routes its DWI matters through the Mahwah Twp Municipal Court at 475 Corporate Drive (phone (201) 529-2862) 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 Mahwah DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Mahwah DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Mahwah traffic stops route to Mahwah Twp Municipal Court (475 Corporate Drive). 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. Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

Mahwah Twp Municipal Court

Address: 475 Corporate Drive
Phone: (201) 529-2862
Court days: TUESDAY 5:00 PM
Office hours: MON-FRI 8-4

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 Mahwah 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 Mahwah DWI cases stay in Mahwah 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 Mahwah DWI defense angle.

About Mahwah, NJ

Mahwah sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 25,483
Density: 1,003 per sq mi
Land area: 25.4 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07430, 07495
Mayor: Jim Wysocki
Incorporated: April 9, 1849 (as Hohokus Township)

Mahwah Local Context

Mahwah had a 2020 Census population of 25,483 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,003.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 25.4 sq mi.
Mahwah was incorporated April 9, 1849 (as Hohokus Township).
Current mayor: Jim Wysocki.
Mahwah Twp Municipal Court sits at 475 Corporate Drive, phone (201) 529-2862; court days TUESDAY 5:00 PM.

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

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Mahwah DWI cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Mahwah 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 Mahwah DWI Consultation

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