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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Wallington residents on criminal defense matters. Wallington (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 11,875) routes its criminal defense matters through the Wallington Boro Municipal Ct at 500 Madison St (phone (201) 438-4306) 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 Wallington criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Wallington Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Wallington stay in Wallington Boro Municipal Ct. 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.

Wallington Boro Municipal Ct

Address: 500 Madison St
Phone: (201) 438-4306
Court days: 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY @ CARLSTADT
Office hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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 Wallington 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 Wallington matters stay in Wallington Boro Municipal Ct; 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 Wallington, NJ

Wallington sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 11,875
Density: 11,945 per sq mi
Land area: 1.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07057
Mayor: Melissa Dabal
Incorporated: December 31, 1894
Named for: Walling Van Winkle

Wallington Local Context

Wallington had a 2020 Census population of 11,875 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 11,945.8 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.0 sq mi.
Wallington was incorporated December 31, 1894.
Wallington is named for Walling Van Winkle.
Current mayor: Melissa Dabal.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Wallington Criminal Defense cases go?

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

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

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