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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Rutherford residents on traffic matters. Rutherford (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 18,838) routes its traffic matters through the Rutherford Municipal Court at 176 Park Ave (phone (201) 460-3030) 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 Rutherford traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Rutherford Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Rutherford road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Rutherford Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets without court appearance.

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)

What the Law Says

Traffic matters in Rutherford are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — primary traffic statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463 (1999) — leading NJ case-law

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Rutherford road stops (speeding under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Rutherford Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

About Rutherford, NJ

Rutherford sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

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

Rutherford Local Context

Rutherford had a 2020 Census population of 18,838 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 6,773.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.8 sq mi.
Rutherford was incorporated September 21, 1881.
Rutherford is named for John Rutherfurd.
Current mayor: Frank Nunziato.

Why Avery & Avery for Rutherford Traffic

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 Rutherford-area traffic 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 Rutherford’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Rutherford Traffic 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Rutherford Traffic Consultation

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