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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Wood-Ridge residents on criminal defense matters. Wood-Ridge (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 10,137) routes its criminal defense matters through the Wood-Ridge Boro Mun Court at 111 Outwater Lane (phone (973) 340-2000) 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 Wood-Ridge criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Wood-Ridge Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Wood-Ridge stay in Wood-Ridge Boro Mun 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.

Wood-Ridge Boro Mun Court

Address: 111 Outwater Lane
Phone: (973) 340-2000
Court days: 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 8:30-4:00 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 Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge matters stay in Wood-Ridge Boro Mun 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 Wood-Ridge, NJ

Wood-Ridge sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 10,137
Density: 9,103 per sq mi
Land area: 1.1 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07075
Mayor: Paul Sarlo
Incorporated: December 6, 1894

Wood-Ridge Local Context

Wood-Ridge had a 2020 Census population of 10,137 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 9,103.3 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.1 sq mi.
Wood-Ridge was incorporated December 6, 1894.
Current mayor: Paul Sarlo.
Wood-Ridge Boro Mun Court sits at 111 Outwater Lane, phone (973) 340-2000; court days 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY.

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Wood-Ridge Criminal Defense cases go?

Wood-Ridge Boro Mun Court for first-tier matters; Bergen County Superior Court (Hackensack) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge Criminal Defense Consultation

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