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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Oakland residents on criminal defense matters. Oakland (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 12,748) routes its criminal defense matters through the Oakland Boro Municipal Court at 10 Lawlor Drive (phone (201) 337-8140) 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 Oakland criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Oakland Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

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

Oakland Boro Municipal Court

Address: 10 Lawlor Drive
Phone: (201) 337-8140
Court days: 1ST/3RD THURSDAY
Office hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 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 Oakland 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 Oakland matters stay in Oakland 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 Oakland, NJ

Oakland sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 12,748
Density: 1,499 per sq mi
Land area: 8.5 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07436
Mayor: Eric Kulmala
Incorporated: April 8, 1902

Oakland Local Context

Oakland had a 2020 Census population of 12,748 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,499.3 per sq mi (2020), land area 8.5 sq mi.
Oakland was incorporated April 8, 1902.
Current mayor: Eric Kulmala.
Oakland Boro Municipal Court sits at 10 Lawlor Drive, phone (201) 337-8140; court days 1ST/3RD THURSDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Oakland Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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