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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents River Edge residents on criminal defense matters. River Edge (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 12,044) routes its criminal defense matters through the River Edge Boro Municipal Ct at 705 Kinderkamack Rd (phone (201) 599-6310) 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 River Edge criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where River Edge Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in River Edge stay in River Edge 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.

River Edge Boro Municipal Ct

Address: 705 Kinderkamack Rd
Phone: (201) 599-6310
Court days: 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY
Office hours: MON-FRI 9:00AM - 3:00PM

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 River Edge 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 River Edge matters stay in River Edge 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 River Edge, NJ

River Edge sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 12,044
Density: 6,572 per sq mi
Land area: 1.8 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07661
Mayor: Thomas R. Papaleo
Incorporated: June 30, 1894

River Edge Local Context

River Edge had a 2020 Census population of 12,044 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 6,572.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.8 sq mi.
River Edge was incorporated June 30, 1894.
Current mayor: Thomas R. Papaleo.
River Edge Boro Municipal Ct sits at 705 Kinderkamack Rd, phone (201) 599-6310; court days 2ND & 4TH TUESDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do River Edge Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a River Edge 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 River Edge Criminal Defense Consultation

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