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

Father and son, Robert and John Avery, bring complementary depth to Criminal Defense matters for Tenafly (Bergen County) clients. Robert W. Avery’s judicial tenure (1986-2000) pairs with John S. Avery’s decade-plus of trial practice to cover the full spectrum from DP matters to indictable-level defense.

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

Where Tenafly Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Tenafly stay in Tenafly Boro 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.

Tenafly Boro Municipal Court

Address: 100 Riveredge Rd
Phone: (201) 408-3613
Court days: 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 9:00AM - 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)

Governing Statutes and Case Law

Criminal Defense matters in Tenafly 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 Tenafly matters stay in the local Municipal Court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

About Tenafly, NJ

Tenafly sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 15,409
Density: 3,359 per sq mi
Land area: 4.6 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07670
Mayor: Mark Zinna
Incorporated: January 24, 1894
Elevation: 217 ft

Tenafly Local Context

Tenafly had a 2020 Census population of 15,409 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 3,359.8 per sq mi (2020), land area 4.6 sq mi.
Tenafly was incorporated January 24, 1894.

What Sets Avery & Avery Apart in Tenafly

Local depth, statewide credentials. The Avery firm has practiced in Bergen County courts for nearly fifty years. That translates to familiarity with the specific calendar tendencies and prosecutorial offer patterns that govern Tenafly Criminal Defense outcomes.

Robert W. Avery, former Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000). The judicial perspective — understanding what judges prioritize in Criminal Defense matters — is a direct competitive advantage at the Bergen County courthouse.

Same-day callback guarantee. On active arrests or impending court dates, Robert or John is reachable at (201) 943-2445 the same day.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Tenafly Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Tenafly 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/.

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