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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Northvale residents on criminal defense matters. Northvale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 4,769) routes its criminal defense matters through the Northvale Boro Municipal Court at 116 Paris Ave (phone (201) 767-3330) 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 Northvale criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Northvale Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Northvale stay in Northvale Boro 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.

Northvale Boro Municipal Court

Address: 116 Paris Ave
Phone: (201) 767-3330
Court days: 2ND & 4TH MONDAY
Office hours: mon & thurs 1:30 - 4:30 PM

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 Northvale 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 Northvale matters stay in Northvale Boro 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 Northvale, NJ

Northvale sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 4,769
Density: 3,770 per sq mi
Land area: 1.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07647
Mayor: Joseph E. McGuire
Incorporated: March 15, 1916

Northvale Local Context

Northvale had a 2020 Census population of 4,769 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 3,770.1 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.3 sq mi.
Northvale was incorporated March 15, 1916.
Current mayor: Joseph E. McGuire.
Northvale Boro Municipal Court sits at 116 Paris Ave, phone (201) 767-3330; court days 2ND & 4TH MONDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Northvale Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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