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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Rochelle Park residents on criminal defense matters. Rochelle Park (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 5,815) routes its criminal defense matters through the Rochelle Park Municipal Court at 151 W Passaic St (phone (201) 556-1053) 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 Rochelle Park criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Rochelle Park Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Rochelle Park stay in Rochelle Park 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.

Rochelle Park Municipal Court

Address: 151 W Passaic St
Phone: (201) 556-1053
Court days: 2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 9:00A - 4:00P

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 Rochelle Park 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 Rochelle Park matters stay in Rochelle Park 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 Rochelle Park, NJ

Rochelle Park sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 5,815
Density: 5,870 per sq mi
Land area: 1.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07662
Mayor: Jen Appice
Incorporated: March 7, 1871 as Midland Township
Named for: La Rochelle, France

Rochelle Park Local Context

Rochelle Park had a 2020 Census population of 5,815 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 5,870.0 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.0 sq mi.
Rochelle Park was incorporated March 7, 1871 as Midland Township.
Rochelle Park is named for La Rochelle, France.
Current mayor: Jen Appice.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Rochelle Park Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Rochelle 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/criminal-defense/.

Schedule a Free Rochelle Park Criminal Defense Consultation

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