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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Oakland residents on DWI matters. Oakland (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 12,748) routes its DWI 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 DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Oakland DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Oakland traffic stops route to Oakland Boro Municipal Court (10 Lawlor Drive). 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. Oakland Borough Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

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

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

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Oakland DWI 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/dwi/.

Schedule a Free Oakland DWI Consultation

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