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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Saddle Brook residents on criminal defense matters. Saddle Brook (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 14,297) routes its criminal defense matters through the Saddle Brook Twp Court at 55 Mayhill Street (phone (201) 587-2930) 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 Saddle Brook criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Saddle Brook Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Saddle Brook stay in Saddle Brook Twp 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.

Saddle Brook Twp Court

Address: 55 Mayhill Street
Phone: (201) 587-2930
Court days: 2ND, 3RD, 4TH TUESDAY
Office hours: 8:30AM - 4:00PM

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 Saddle Brook 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 Saddle Brook matters stay in Saddle Brook Twp 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 Saddle Brook, NJ

Saddle Brook sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 14,297
Density: 5,310 per sq mi
Land area: 2.7 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07663
Mayor: Robert D. White
Incorporated: March 20, 1716 (as Saddle River Township)

Saddle Brook Local Context

Saddle Brook had a 2020 Census population of 14,297 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 5,310.9 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.7 sq mi.
Saddle Brook was incorporated March 20, 1716 (as Saddle River Township).
Current mayor: Robert D. White.
Saddle Brook Twp Court sits at 55 Mayhill Street, phone (201) 587-2930; court days 2ND, 3RD, 4TH TUESDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Saddle Brook 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 Saddle Brook-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 Saddle Brook’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Saddle Brook Criminal Defense cases go?

Saddle Brook Twp Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Saddle Brook 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 Saddle Brook Criminal Defense Consultation

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