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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Washington Township residents on DWI matters. Washington Township (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 9,286) routes its DWI matters through the local Bergen County municipal-court system 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 Washington Township DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Washington Township DWI Cases Are Heard

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Washington Township traffic stops route to Washington Township Municipal Court (TBD). Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) follow the same path. Repeat-offense or DWI-with-injury cases (N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3, assault by auto) escalate to Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack. Washington Township Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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 matters in Washington Township are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — companion / procedural authority
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — leading NJ case-law

First-offense Washington Township DWI cases stay in the local municipal court; post-2019 reform replaced mandatory license suspension with ignition interlock for many first offenses. Refusal cases (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) proceed in parallel. State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) governs Alcotest 7110 foundation challenges — the standard Washington Township DWI defense angle.

About Washington Township, NJ

Washington Township sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 9,286
Density: 3,144 per sq mi
Land area: 3.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07676
Mayor: Peter Calamari
Incorporated: April 13, 1840
Named for: George Washington

Washington Township Local Context

Washington Township had a 2020 Census population of 9,286 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 3,144.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.0 sq mi.
Washington Township was incorporated April 13, 1840.
Washington Township is named for George Washington.
Current mayor: Peter Calamari.

Why Avery & Avery for Washington Township DWI

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 Washington Township-area DWI 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 Washington Township’s neighboring Bergen County municipalities. See:

And the Bergen County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Washington Township DWI cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Washington Township 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/.

Schedule a Free Washington Township DWI Consultation

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