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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Bloomfield residents on Criminal Defense matters. With 53,095 residents in Essex County, Bloomfield routes its Criminal Defense matters through the local court system; indictable / over-threshold matters proceed at Essex County Superior Court.

For a free first consultation on a Bloomfield Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Bloomfield Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Bloomfield stay in Bloomfield Twp Municipal Court. Indictable charges (third degree and above) route to Essex County Superior Court — Criminal Division at Wilentz Justice Complex, 212 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) applications go through the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Conditional Discharge for first-offense drug possession remains available in municipal court.

Bloomfield Twp Municipal Court

Address: 1 Municipal Plaza
Phone: (973) 680-4078
Court days: MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
Office hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Essex County Superior Court (Newark)

Address: Wilentz Justice Complex, 212 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 776-9300
Vicinage: Essex Vicinage (Vicinage 04)

What the Law Says

Criminal Defense matters in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield matters stay in Bloomfield Twp Municipal Court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Essex County Superior Court (Newark). Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

About Bloomfield, NJ

Bloomfield sits in Essex County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 53,095
Density: 9,948 per sq mi
Land area: 5.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07003
Mayor: Jenny Mundell
Incorporated: March 23, 1812
Named for: Joseph Bloomfield
Elevation: 174 ft

Bloomfield Local Context

Bloomfield had a 2020 Census population of 53,095 (Essex County, NJ).
Population density 9,948.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 5.3 sq mi.
Bloomfield was incorporated March 23, 1812.

Why Avery & Avery for Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield-area Criminal Defense matters as part of its ongoing Essex 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 Essex Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Bloomfield’s neighboring Essex County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Bloomfield Criminal Defense cases go?

Bloomfield Twp Municipal Court for first-tier matters; Essex County Superior Court (Newark) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Bloomfield arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Essex County practice areas?

Yes — see our Essex County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/criminal-defense/.

Schedule a Free Bloomfield Criminal Defense Consultation

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