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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Bayonne residents on Criminal Defense matters. With 71,687 residents in Hudson County, Bayonne routes its Criminal Defense matters through the local court system; indictable / over-threshold matters proceed at Hudson County Superior Court.

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

Where Bayonne Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Bayonne stay in Bayonne City Municipal Court. Indictable charges (third degree and above) route to Hudson County Superior Court — Criminal Division at William J. Brennan Court House, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) applications go through the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Conditional Discharge for first-offense drug possession remains available in municipal court.

Bayonne City Municipal Court

Address: 630 Avenue
Phone: (201) 858-6934
Court days: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
Office hours: MON - FRI 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Hudson County Superior Court (Jersey City)

Address: William J. Brennan Court House, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone: (201) 217-5300
Vicinage: Hudson Vicinage (Vicinage 06)

What the Law Says

Criminal defense in Bayonne operates under the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice:

N.J.S.A. 2C:1-1 et seq. — the NJ Code: defines crimes, degrees, and penalties
N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 — Pretrial Intervention (PTI): diversion for first-time indictable defendants
State v. Hagans, 233 N.J. 30 (2018) — leading appellate authority on municipal criminal procedure

DP and PDP matters in Bayonne stay in Bayonne’s municipal court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Hudson County Superior Court. PTI under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the prosecutor’s office and, if approved, defers prosecution for 12–36 months. Conditional Discharge for first-offense drug possession (N.J.S.A. 2C:36A-1) offers a parallel diversion path at the municipal level.

About Bayonne, NJ

Bayonne sits in Hudson County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 71,687
Density: 12,314 per sq mi
Land area: 5.8 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07002
Mayor: Robert Kubert (appointed to a term ending June 30, 2026)
Incorporated: March 10, 1869 (as city)
Named for: Bayonne, France, orlocation on two bays
Elevation: 7 ft

Bayonne Local Context

Bayonne had a 2020 Census population of 71,687 (Hudson County, NJ).
Population density 12,314.2 per sq mi (2020), land area 5.8 sq mi.
Bayonne was incorporated March 10, 1869 (as city).

Why Avery & Avery for Bayonne Criminal Defense

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 Bayonne-area Criminal Defense matters as part of its ongoing Hudson 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 Hudson Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Bayonne’s neighboring Hudson County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Bayonne Criminal Defense cases go?

Bayonne City Municipal Court for first-tier matters; Hudson County Superior Court (Jersey City) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Bayonne arrest / hearing?

Same-day callback during business hours; same-evening for arrests on weeknights. Call (201) 943-2445.

Do you handle other Hudson County practice areas?

Yes — see our Hudson County Lawyer page for the full practice list, and the practice tops at /practice-areas/criminal-defense/.

Schedule a Free Bayonne Criminal Defense Consultation

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