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

When you face a DWI charge in Tenafly, the decisions you make in the first 48 hours matter. Avery & Avery, Esqs. brings a rare perspective: Robert W. Avery spent fifteen years on the bench as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986–2000), giving the firm an insider’s understanding of how Bergen County municipal judges evaluate N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 cases. Tenafly (2020 population 15,409, Bergen County, ZIP 07670) routes DWI matters through Tenafly Boro Municipal Court at 100 Riveredge Rd. Call (201) 943-2445 for a free consultation.

Where Tenafly DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense DWI in Tenafly routes to Tenafly Boro Municipal Court at 100 Riveredge Rd. The court phone is (201) 408-3613; sessions run 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY. Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) follow the same path. Escalated cases — repeat offense or assault-by-auto under N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3 — transfer to Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack), Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601 (Bergen Vicinage (Vicinage 02)). Tenafly Police Department conducts Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges are the standard defense approach in Tenafly DWI cases.

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)

What the Law Says: DWI Penalties and Statutes in Tenafly

DWI charges in Tenafly arise under:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — companion refusal statute
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — governing authority on Alcotest 7110 admissibility

Under post-2019 reform, first-offense DWI at 0.08%–0.099% carries a 3-month interlock requirement; 0.10% and above carries 7–12 months interlock. Second offenses trigger 2-year interlock and a 1-year license suspension. Third and subsequent offenses carry 8-year revocation. Refusal under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a carries its own escalating interlock penalty track. Avery & Avery, Esqs. pursues every legal argument available to minimize or eliminate these consequences for Tenafly clients.

About Tenafly, NJ

Tenafly is a community in Bergen County, NJ. By the numbers:

2020 Census population: 15,409
Population density: 3,359.8 per sq mi
Land area: 4.6 sq mi
ZIP code: 07670
Mayor: Mark Zinna
Incorporated: January 24, 1894

Tenafly Community Notes

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 5.
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.

Why Avery & Avery for Tenafly DWI

When your court date is in Tenafly Municipal Court or Bergen County Superior Court, you want a team that knows the room. Avery & Avery, Esqs. has appeared before Bergen County courts for fifty years. Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years as a municipal judge (1986–2000) are not just a resume line — they are the source of hard-won knowledge about how Bergen County judges evaluate arguments, weigh evidence, and respond to motions.

John S. Avery joined the firm in 2012, ensuring the practice remains fully active and current. The firm’s reported case Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) demonstrates reach beyond local courts.

Free consultation. Same-day callback. Call (201) 943-2445.

Sister Bergen Cities We Cover

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

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Tenafly DWI 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/dwi/.

Free Consultation for Tenafly DWI Cases

There is no cost to ask. Avery & Avery, Esqs. offers a free initial consultation on every Tenafly DWI matter. If after talking with Robert or John you decide to retain the firm, you’ll know exactly what representation involves. If you decide differently, you’ve still gotten fifty years of NJ legal experience applied to your situation. Call (201) 943-2445 or use the form below.

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