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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Northvale residents on traffic matters. Northvale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 4,769) routes its traffic 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 traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Northvale Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Northvale road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Northvale Boro Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets without court appearance.

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

Traffic matters in Northvale are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — primary traffic statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463 (1999) — leading NJ case-law

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Northvale road stops (speeding under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Northvale Boro Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

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 Traffic

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 traffic 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 Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Northvale Traffic 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Northvale Traffic Consultation

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