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

When Hoboken residents face a Criminal Defense matter, Avery & Avery, Esqs. provides counsel from initial consultation through disposition. The firm’s decades of Hudson 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 Hoboken Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

How Hoboken Criminal Defense Matters Route Through Court

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Hoboken stay in Hoboken 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.

Hoboken City Municipal Court

Address: 100 Newark Street
Phone: (201) 420-2000
Court days: TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY
Office hours: 9AM-4PM, PAYMENTS 8AM-3:30PM

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)

Statutory Framework

Three anchors define criminal defense practice in Hoboken:

N.J.S.A. 2C:1-1 et seq. — NJ Code of Criminal Justice (degrees, elements, penalties)
N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 — Pretrial Intervention, the primary first-offense diversion track
State v. Hagans, 233 N.J. 30 (2018) — governing authority for municipal criminal matters

The NJ Code divides offenses by degree: petty disorderly (up to 30 days), disorderly persons (up to 6 months), fourth-degree through first-degree crimes (indictable, State Prison eligible). Knowing which tier your charge falls into determines your court, your potential exposure, and your diversion options. Avery & Avery, Esqs. navigates every tier for Hoboken defendants.

About Hoboken, NJ

Hoboken sits in Hudson County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 48,037 per sq mi
Land area: 1.3 sq mi
2020 Census population: 60,057
ZIP codes: 07030
Mayor: Emily Jabbour
Incorporated: April 9, 1849
Elevation: 23 ft

Hoboken Local Context

Hoboken was incorporated April 9, 1849.
Current mayor: Emily Jabbour.
Hoboken City Municipal Court sits at 100 Newark Street, phone (201) 420-2000; court days TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY.

Why Hoboken Criminal Defense 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 Criminal Defense matter — from the first phone call through sentencing or civil disposition. The generational depth means Hoboken clients get both decades of Hudson 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 Hudson Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hoboken Criminal Defense cases go?

Hoboken 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 Hoboken 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/.

Free First Consultation — Hoboken Criminal Defense

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