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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Woodcliff Lake residents on criminal defense matters. Woodcliff Lake (Bergen County, NJ; 2020 Census population 6,125) routes its criminal defense matters through the Woodcliff Lake Municipal Court at 12 Mercedes Drive (phone (201) 391-5701) 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 Woodcliff Lake criminal defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Woodcliff Lake Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Woodcliff Lake stay in Woodcliff Lake 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.

Woodcliff Lake Municipal Court

Address: 12 Mercedes Drive
Phone: (201) 391-5701
Office hours: MON - FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

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 Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake matters stay in Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake, NJ

Woodcliff Lake sits in Bergen County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 6,125
Density: 1,814 per sq mi
Land area: 3.4 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07677
Mayor: Carlos Rendo
Incorporated: August 31, 1894, as Woodcliff

Woodcliff Lake Local Context

Woodcliff Lake had a 2020 Census population of 6,125 (Bergen County, NJ).
Population density 1,814.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.4 sq mi.
Woodcliff Lake was incorporated August 31, 1894, as Woodcliff.
Current mayor: Carlos Rendo.
Woodcliff Lake Municipal Court sits at 12 Mercedes Drive, phone (201) 391-5701; court days (see municipal calendar).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Woodcliff Lake Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake Criminal Defense Consultation

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