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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Norwood residents on DWI matters. Norwood (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 5,639) routes its DWI 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 DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Norwood DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Norwood traffic stops route to Norwood Boro Municipal Court (455 Broad). 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. Norwood Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

DWI matters in Norwood 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 Norwood DWI cases stay in Norwood 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 Norwood DWI defense angle.

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 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 Norwood-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 Norwood’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Norwood DWI 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/dwi/.

Schedule a Free Norwood DWI Consultation

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