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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Moonachie residents on DWI matters. Moonachie (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 3,129) routes its DWI matters through the Moonachie Boro Municipal Court at 510 Route (phone (201) 641-5589) 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 Moonachie DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Moonachie DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Moonachie traffic stops route to Moonachie Boro Municipal Court (510 Route). 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. Moonachie Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

Moonachie Boro Municipal Court

Address: 510 Route
Phone: (201) 641-5589
Court days: 3RD WEDNESDAY @ TETERBOR
Office hours: MON-FRI 8:30AM - 3:30PM

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 Moonachie 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 Moonachie DWI cases stay in Moonachie Boro 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 Moonachie DWI defense angle.

About Moonachie, NJ

Moonachie sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 3,129
Density: 1,808 per sq mi
Land area: 1.7 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07074
Mayor: Dennis Vaccaro
Incorporated: May 3, 1910

Moonachie Local Context

Moonachie had a 2020 Census population of 3,129 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,808.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.7 sq mi.
Moonachie was incorporated May 3, 1910.
Current mayor: Dennis Vaccaro.
Moonachie Boro Municipal Court sits at 510 Route, phone (201) 641-5589; court days 3RD WEDNESDAY @ TETERBOR.

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

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Moonachie DWI cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Moonachie 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 Moonachie DWI Consultation

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