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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Old Tappan residents on criminal defense matters. Old Tappan (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 5,887) routes its criminal defense matters through the Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct at 227 Old Tappan Rd (phone (201) 664-1849) 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 Old Tappan criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Old Tappan Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Old Tappan stay in Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct. 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.

Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct

Address: 227 Old Tappan Rd
Phone: (201) 664-1849
Court days: 1ST TUESDAY
Office hours: TUES & WED 1:00PM-4:00PM

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 Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan matters stay in Old Tappan Boro Municipal Ct; 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 Old Tappan, NJ

Old Tappan sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 5,887
Density: 1,775 per sq mi
Land area: 3.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07675
Mayor: Thomas Gallagher
Incorporated: October 18, 1894
Named for: Tappan tribe

Old Tappan Local Context

Old Tappan had a 2020 Census population of 5,887 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,775.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.3 sq mi.
Old Tappan was incorporated October 18, 1894.
Old Tappan is named for Tappan tribe.
Current mayor: Thomas Gallagher.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Old Tappan Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan Criminal Defense Consultation

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