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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents North Arlington residents on criminal defense matters. North Arlington (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 16,448) routes its criminal defense matters through the North Arlington Municipal Ct at 214 Ridge Road (phone (201) 991-6060) 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 North Arlington criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where North Arlington Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in North Arlington stay in North Arlington Municipal Ct. 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.

North Arlington Municipal Ct

Address: 214 Ridge Road
Phone: (201) 991-6060
Court days: Fridays and Thursday night court
Office hours: 9:00AM - 3:00PM

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

Criminal Defense matters in North Arlington 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 North Arlington matters stay in North Arlington Municipal Ct; 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 North Arlington, NJ

North Arlington sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 16,448
Density: 6,620 per sq mi
Land area: 2.5 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07031
Mayor: Daniel H. Pronti
Incorporated: March 9, 1896

North Arlington Local Context

North Arlington had a 2020 Census population of 16,448 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 6,620.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.5 sq mi.
North Arlington was incorporated March 9, 1896.
Current mayor: Daniel H. Pronti.
North Arlington Municipal Ct sits at 214 Ridge Road, phone (201) 991-6060; court days Fridays and Thursday night court.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do North Arlington Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a North Arlington 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 North Arlington Criminal Defense Consultation

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