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Palisades Park Municipal Court has handled DWI matters under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 for decades. The court sits at 275 Broad Avenuepalisades Park and convenes 1ST, 2ND & 3RD THURSDAY. Defendants from Palisades Park’s 20,290 residents who face first-offense DWI charges begin here; serious or repeat matters escalate to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) in Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has appeared across Bergen County courts since 1976 — the kind of local familiarity that shapes how you negotiate and litigate a case. Call (201) 943-2445 for a free first consultation.

Where Palisades Park DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense DWI in Palisades Park routes to Palisades Park Municipal Court at 275 Broad Avenuepalisades Park. The court phone is (201) 585-4115; sessions run 1ST, 2ND & 3RD THURSDAY. Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) follow the same path. Escalated cases — repeat offense or assault-by-auto under N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3 — transfer to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack), Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)). Palisades Park Police Department conducts Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges are the standard defense approach in Palisades Park DWI cases.

Palisades Park Municipal Court

Address: 275 Broad Avenuepalisades Park
Phone: (201) 585-4115
Court days: 1ST, 2ND & 3RD THURSDAY
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: The Palisades Park DWI Legal Framework

Three statutory anchors govern DWI prosecution in Palisades Park:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — defines DWI by BAC (0.08%+) or observable impairment
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — defines and penalizes breath-test refusal
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — sets the admissibility standard for Alcotest 7110 readings

The procedural timeline: arrest → Alcotest administration → charges filed → municipal court arraignment → plea or trial. For first offenses post-2019, New Jersey replaced mandatory suspension with ignition interlock for most BAC levels. Refusal cases run concurrently and carry their own penalty track. Avery & Avery, Esqs. challenges DWI cases at every procedural stage — from the legality of the initial stop through the technical foundation of the breath-test reading.

About Palisades Park, NJ

Palisades Park is a community in Bergen County, NJ. By the numbers:

2020 Census population: 20,290
Population density: 16,376.8 per sq mi
Land area: 1.2 sq mi
ZIP code: 07650
Mayor: Chong “Paul” Kim
Incorporated: March 22, 1899

Palisades Park Community Notes

Palisades Park Police Department is led by Chief George Beck at 275 Broad Ave Palisades Park NJ 07650.
Palisades Park ZIP codes: 07650.
Land area 1.24 sq mi (water 0.042 sq mi); elevation 112 ft.

Why Avery & Avery for Palisades Park DWI

Robert W. Avery: from the bench to defense. Beginning in 1976, Robert built a NJ trial practice that paused — intentionally — for fifteen years on the Ridgefield Municipal Court bench (1986–2000). That time as a judge is not just a credential; it shapes how Robert reads Bergen County cases and anticipates how courts will respond to particular arguments.

John S. Avery: next-generation litigation. John joined in 2012 and handles the firm’s active Bergen County docket. His practice is current; the firm’s technology, pleadings, and strategy reflect today’s courtroom, not a decade-old template.

Accessibility matters. Same-day callback on active matters. No maze of staff — you reach Robert or John directly. (201) 943-2445.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Palisades Park’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Palisades Park DWI cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Palisades Park 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/.

Talk to a Palisades Park DWI Attorney — No Cost

Robert W. Avery spent fifteen years as a New Jersey municipal court judge before returning to defense practice. For Palisades Park clients facing DWI charges, that means a defense team that knows — from direct experience — how Bergen County courts approach these cases. Call (201) 943-2445 for a free first consultation; same-day callback for active arrest situations.

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