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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Waldwick residents on criminal defense matters. Waldwick (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 10,057) routes its criminal defense matters through the Waldwick Boro Municipal Court at 63 Franklin Turnpike (phone (201) 652-5300) 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 Waldwick criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Waldwick Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Waldwick stay in Waldwick 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.

Waldwick Boro Municipal Court

Address: 63 Franklin Turnpike
Phone: (201) 652-5300
Court days: 1ST & 3RD MONDAY
Office hours: TUES-THURS9:00AM - 2:00PM

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 Waldwick 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 Waldwick matters stay in Waldwick Boro 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 Waldwick, NJ

Waldwick sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 10,057
Density: 4,914 per sq mi
Land area: 2.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07463
Mayor: Thomas A. Giordano
Incorporated: April 1, 1919

Waldwick Local Context

Waldwick had a 2020 Census population of 10,057 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 4,914.8 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.0 sq mi.
Waldwick was incorporated April 1, 1919.
Current mayor: Thomas A. Giordano.
Waldwick Boro Municipal Court sits at 63 Franklin Turnpike, phone (201) 652-5300; court days 1ST & 3RD MONDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Waldwick Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Waldwick 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 Waldwick Criminal Defense Consultation

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