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

When Irvington residents face a Criminal Defense matter, Avery & Avery, Esqs. provides counsel from initial consultation through disposition. The firm’s decades of Essex County practice — anchored by Robert W. Avery’s fifteen years on the bench — inform every phase of representation.

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

How Irvington Criminal Defense Matters Route Through Court

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Irvington stay in Irvington 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.

Irvington Municipal Court

Address: One Civic Square
Phone: (973) 399-6674
Court days: MONDAY - THURSDAY
Office hours: 9:00 - 4:00

Essex County Superior Court (Newark)

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

Statutory Framework

Criminal Defense matters in Irvington 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 Irvington matters stay in Irvington 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 Irvington, NJ

Irvington sits in Essex County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 20,989 per sq mi
Land area: 2.9 sq mi
2020 Census population: 61,167
ZIP codes: 07111
Mayor: Tony Vauss
Incorporated: March 27, 1874
Named for: Washington Irving
Elevation: 128 ft

Irvington Local Context

Irvington was incorporated March 27, 1874.
Irvington is named for Washington Irving.
Current mayor: Tony Vauss.

Why Irvington Criminal Defense Clients Hire Avery & Avery

Two generations of NJ trial practice. Robert W. Avery (admitted 1976) and John S. Avery (joined 2012) cover every stage of a Criminal Defense matter — from the first phone call through sentencing or civil disposition. The generational depth means Irvington clients get both decades of Essex County courthouse familiarity and current-generation energy.

Former judge perspective. Robert’s fifteen years as Ridgefield Municipal Court Judge (1986-2000) inform how the firm reads calendars, anticipates prosecutor offers, and prepares defense strategy.

Reported federal case. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) — establishes the firm’s track record beyond purely state-court practice.

Sister Essex Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Irvington Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Irvington 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/.

Free First Consultation — Irvington Criminal Defense

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