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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Norwood residents on criminal defense matters. Norwood (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 5,639) routes its criminal defense matters through the Norwood Boro Municipal Court at 455 Broad (phone (201) 767-7207) 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 Norwood criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Norwood Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

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

Norwood Boro Municipal Court

Address: 455 Broad
Phone: (201) 767-7207
Court days: 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY
Office hours: CALL FOR OFFICE HOURS

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 Norwood 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 Norwood matters stay in Norwood 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 Norwood, NJ

Norwood sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 5,639
Density: 2,024 per sq mi
Land area: 2.8 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07648
Mayor: James P. Barsa
Incorporated: March 21, 1905
Named for: “North-woods”

Norwood Local Context

Norwood had a 2020 Census population of 5,639 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,024.8 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.8 sq mi.
Norwood was incorporated March 21, 1905.
Norwood is named for “North-woods”.
Current mayor: James P. Barsa.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Norwood Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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