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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Oradell residents on criminal defense matters. Oradell (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 8,243) routes its criminal defense matters through the Oradell Boro Municipal Court at One Jockish Square (phone (201) 265-2100) 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 Oradell criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Oradell Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

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

Oradell Boro Municipal Court

Address: One Jockish Square
Phone: (201) 265-2100
Court days: 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY @ PARAMUS
Office hours: MON - FRI 9:00AM - 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 Oradell 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 Oradell matters stay in Oradell 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 Oradell, NJ

Oradell sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 8,243
Density: 3,418 per sq mi
Land area: 2.4 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07649
Mayor: James Koth III
Incorporated: March 8, 1894 as Delford

Oradell Local Context

Oradell had a 2020 Census population of 8,243 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 3,418.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.4 sq mi.
Oradell was incorporated March 8, 1894 as Delford.
Current mayor: James Koth III.
Oradell Boro Municipal Court sits at One Jockish Square, phone (201) 265-2100; court days 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY @ PARAMUS.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Oradell Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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