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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Midland Park residents on criminal defense matters. Midland Park (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 7,024) routes its criminal defense matters through the Midland Park Boro Mun Court at 280 Godwin Avemidland Park (phone (551) 600-8299) 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 Midland Park criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Midland Park Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Midland Park stay in Midland Park Boro Mun 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.

Midland Park Boro Mun Court

Address: 280 Godwin Avemidland Park
Phone: (551) 600-8299
Court days: 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY
Office hours: MON-FRI 8AM - 4PM

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 Midland Park 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 Midland Park matters stay in Midland Park Boro Mun 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 Midland Park, NJ

Midland Park sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 7,024
Density: 4,471 per sq mi
Land area: 1.6 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07432
Mayor: Harry Shortway Jr.
Incorporated: September 6, 1894

Midland Park Local Context

Midland Park had a 2020 Census population of 7,024 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 4,471.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.6 sq mi.
Midland Park was incorporated September 6, 1894.
Current mayor: Harry Shortway Jr..
Midland Park Boro Mun Court sits at 280 Godwin Avemidland Park, phone (551) 600-8299; court days 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Midland Park Criminal Defense cases go?

Midland Park Boro Mun Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Midland Park 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 Midland Park Criminal Defense Consultation

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