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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Montvale residents on criminal defense matters. Montvale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 8,445) routes its criminal defense matters through the local Bergen County municipal-court system 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 Montvale criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Montvale Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

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

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 Montvale 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 Montvale matters stay in the local 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 Montvale, NJ

Montvale sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 8,445
Density: 2,099 per sq mi
Land area: 4.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07645
Mayor: Michael N. Ghassali
Incorporated: August 31, 1894

Montvale Local Context

Montvale had a 2020 Census population of 8,445 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,099.1 per sq mi (2020), land area 4.0 sq mi.
Montvale was incorporated August 31, 1894.
Current mayor: Michael N. Ghassali.
Montvale Police Department is led by Chief Douglas McDowell at 12 DePiero Drive Montvale NJ 07645.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Montvale Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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