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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. handles Criminal Defense cases for Rutherford residents and arrestees across the Bergen County jurisdiction. The firm has appeared in Rutherford-area Criminal Defense matters as part of its ongoing six-county trial practice.

For a free first consultation on a Rutherford Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Rutherford’s Court Path for Criminal Defense Matters

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Rutherford stay in Rutherford 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.

Rutherford Municipal Court

Address: 176 Park Ave
Phone: (201) 460-3030
Court days: TUESDAYS 1:30PM VIA ZOOM
Office hours: M-F 8:30AM - 4:30PM

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)

Statutory Framework

Criminal Defense matters in Rutherford 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 Rutherford matters stay in Rutherford 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 Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 6,773 per sq mi
Land area: 2.8 sq mi
2020 Census population: 18,838
ZIP codes: 07070
Mayor: Frank Nunziato
Incorporated: September 21, 1881
Named for: John Rutherfurd
Elevation: 66 ft

Rutherford Local Context

Rutherford Municipal Court sits at 176 Park Ave, phone (201) 460-3030; court days TUESDAYS 1:30PM VIA ZOOM.
Rutherford ZIP codes: 07070.
Land area 2.78 sq mi (water 0.11 sq mi); elevation 66 ft.

Why Rutherford Criminal Defense Clients Hire Avery & Avery

Two generations of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery (admitted 1976) and John S. Avery (joined 2012) cover every stage of a Criminal Defense matter — from the first phone call through sentencing or civil disposition. The generational depth means Rutherford clients get both decades of Bergen County courthouse familiarity and current-generation energy.

Former judge perspective. Robert’s fifteen years as Ridgefield Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000) inform how the firm reads calendars, anticipates prosecutor offers, and prepares defense strategy.

Reported federal case. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) — establishes the firm’s track record beyond purely state-court practice.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Rutherford Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Rutherford 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/.

Free First Consultation — Rutherford Criminal Defense

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