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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents West Orange residents on traffic matters. West Orange (Essex County, NJ; 2020 Census population 48,842) routes its traffic matters through the West Orange Municipal Court at 60 Main Street (phone (973) 325-4080) 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 West Orange traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where West Orange Traffic Cases Are Heard

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

West Orange Municipal Court

Address: 60 Main Street
Phone: (973) 325-4080
Court days: TUESDAY & 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

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

About West Orange, NJ

West Orange sits in Essex County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 48,842
Density: 4,069 per sq mi
Land area: 12.0 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07052
Mayor: Susan McCartney
Incorporated: April 10, 1863 (as township)

West Orange Local Context

West Orange had a 2020 Census population of 48,842 (Essex County, NJ).
Population density 4,069.1 per sq mi (2020), land area 12.0 sq mi.
West Orange was incorporated April 10, 1863 (as township).
Current mayor: Susan McCartney.
West Orange Municipal Court sits at 60 Main Street, phone (973) 325-4080; court days TUESDAY & THURSDAY.

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

And the Essex County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do West Orange Traffic cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a West Orange 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 West Orange Traffic Consultation

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