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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Saddle River residents on criminal defense matters. Saddle River (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 3,377) routes its criminal defense matters through the Saddle River Municipal Court at 100 E. Allendale Rd (phone (201) 327-2132) 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 River criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Saddle River Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Saddle River stay in Saddle River 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.

Saddle River Municipal Court

Address: 100 E. Allendale Rd
Phone: (201) 327-2132
Court days: 1ST & 3RD TUESDAY
Office hours: 8:30 - 4:00

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 River 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 River matters stay in Saddle River 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 Saddle River, NJ

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

2020 Census population: 3,377
Density: 687 per sq mi
Land area: 4.9 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07458
Mayor: Albert J. Kurpis
Incorporated: November 22, 1894
Named for: The Saddle River

Saddle River Local Context

Saddle River had a 2020 Census population of 3,377 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 687.0 per sq mi (2020), land area 4.9 sq mi.
Saddle River was incorporated November 22, 1894.
Saddle River is named for The Saddle River.
Current mayor: Albert J. Kurpis.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Saddle River Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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