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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Newark residents on traffic matters. Newark (Essex County, NJ; 2020 Census population 311,552) routes its traffic matters through the Newark Municipal Court at 31 Green Street (phone (973) 733-6520) 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 Newark traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Newark Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Newark road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Newark 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.

Newark Municipal Court

Address: 31 Green Street
Phone: (973) 733-6520
Court days: MONDAY-THURSDAY
Office hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 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

Traffic matters in Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

About Newark, NJ

Newark sits in Essex County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 311,552
Density: 12,904 per sq mi
Land area: 24.1 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07101, 07108, 07112, 07114
Mayor: Ras Baraka
Named for: Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England

Newark Local Context

Newark had a 2020 Census population of 311,552 (Essex County, NJ).
Population density 12,904.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 24.1 sq mi.
Newark is named for Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, England.
Current mayor: Ras Baraka.
Newark Municipal Court sits at 31 Green Street, phone (973) 733-6520; court days MONDAY-THURSDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Newark 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 Newark-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 Newark’s neighboring Essex County municipalities. See:

And the Essex County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Newark Traffic cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Newark 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 Newark Traffic Consultation

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