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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Ridgefield residents on criminal defense matters. Ridgefield (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 11,497) routes its criminal defense matters through the Ridgefield Boro Mun Court at 700 Shaler Boulevard (phone (201) 943-7155) 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 Ridgefield criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Ridgefield Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Ridgefield stay in Ridgefield Boro Mun 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.

Ridgefield Boro Mun Court

Address: 700 Shaler Boulevard
Phone: (201) 943-7155
Court days: 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 8:00 - 3:30

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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield matters stay in Ridgefield Boro Mun 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 Ridgefield, NJ

Ridgefield sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 11,497
Density: 4,520 per sq mi
Land area: 2.5 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07657
Mayor: Hugo Jimenez
Incorporated: May 26, 1892

Ridgefield Local Context

Ridgefield had a 2020 Census population of 11,497 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 4,520.5 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.5 sq mi.
Ridgefield was incorporated May 26, 1892.
Current mayor: Hugo Jimenez.
Ridgefield Boro Mun Court sits at 700 Shaler Boulevard, phone (201) 943-7155; court days 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Ridgefield Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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