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

When Irvington residents face a DWI 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 DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

How Irvington DWI Matters Route Through Court

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Irvington traffic stops route to Irvington Municipal Court (One Civic Square). 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 Essex County Superior Court in Newark. Irvington Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

DWI matters in Irvington 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 Irvington DWI cases stay in Irvington 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 Irvington DWI defense angle.

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 DWI 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 DWI 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 DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Irvington DWI 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/dwi/.

Free First Consultation — Irvington DWI

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