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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents River Vale residents on criminal defense matters. River Vale (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 9,907) routes its criminal defense matters through the River Vale Twp Municipal Court at 406 Rivervale Rd (phone (201) 664-2346) 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 Vale criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where River Vale Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in River Vale stay in River Vale Twp 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.

River Vale Twp Municipal Court

Address: 406 Rivervale Rd
Phone: (201) 664-2346
Court days: 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY
Office hours: CALL OFFICE FOR HOURS

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 Vale 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 Vale matters stay in River Vale Twp 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 River Vale, NJ

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

2020 Census population: 9,907
Density: 2,434 per sq mi
Land area: 4.1 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07675
Mayor: Mark Bromberg
Incorporated: April 30, 1906

River Vale Local Context

River Vale had a 2020 Census population of 9,907 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 2,434.1 per sq mi (2020), land area 4.1 sq mi.
River Vale was incorporated April 30, 1906.
Current mayor: Mark Bromberg.
River Vale Twp Municipal Court sits at 406 Rivervale Rd, phone (201) 664-2346; court days 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do River Vale Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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