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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Montclair residents on traffic matters. Montclair (Essex County, NJ; 2020 Census population 39,980) routes its traffic matters through the Montclair Twp Municipal Court at 647 Bloomfield Ave (phone (973) 509-4774) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Essex County Superior Court (Newark) at Wilentz Justice Complex, 212 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102.

For a free first consultation on a Montclair traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Montclair Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Montclair road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Montclair Twp Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets without court appearance.

Montclair Twp Municipal Court

Address: 647 Bloomfield Ave
Phone: (973) 509-4774
Court days: TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
Office hours: MON-FRI 8:30AM - 3:30PM

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

Traffic matters in Montclair are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-97 — primary traffic statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-96 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Locurto, 157 N.J. 463 (1999) — leading NJ case-law

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Montclair road stops (speeding under N.J.S.A. 39:4-98, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Montclair Twp Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

About Montclair, NJ

Montclair sits in Essex County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 39,980
Density: 6,409 per sq mi
Land area: 6.2 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07042, 07043
Mayor: Renee Baskerville
Incorporated: April 15, 1868 (as township)

Montclair Local Context

Montclair had a 2020 Census population of 39,980 (Essex County, NJ).
Population density 6,409.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 6.2 sq mi.
Montclair was incorporated April 15, 1868 (as township).
Current mayor: Renee Baskerville.
Montclair Twp Municipal Court sits at 647 Bloomfield Ave, phone (973) 509-4774; court days TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Montclair Traffic

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 Montclair-area traffic 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 Montclair’s neighboring Essex County municipalities. See:

And the Essex County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Montclair Traffic cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Montclair 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Montclair Traffic Consultation

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