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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Jersey City residents on traffic matters. Jersey City (Hudson County, NJ; 2020 Census population 292,754) routes its traffic matters through the Jersey City Municipal Court at 365 Summit Avenue (phone (201) 209-6700) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Hudson County Superior Court (Jersey City) at William J. Brennan Court House, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306.

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

Where Jersey City Traffic Cases Are Heard

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

Jersey City Municipal Court

Address: 365 Summit Avenue
Phone: (201) 209-6700
Court days: MONDAY-FRIDAY
Office hours: M-TH 8:30A-7:30P F 8:30A-4:30P

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

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

About Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City sits in Hudson County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 292,754
Density: 19,856 per sq mi
Land area: 14.7 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07097, 07302, 07308, 07310, 07311
Mayor: James Solomon
Incorporated: February 22, 1838
Named for: New Jersey

Jersey City Local Context

Jersey City had a 2020 Census population of 292,754 (Hudson County, NJ).
Population density 19,856.4 per sq mi (2020), land area 14.7 sq mi.
Jersey City was incorporated February 22, 1838.
Jersey City is named for New Jersey.
Current mayor: James Solomon.

Why Avery & Avery for Jersey City 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 Jersey City-area traffic 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 Jersey City’s neighboring Hudson County municipalities. See:

And the Hudson County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Jersey City Traffic cases go?

Jersey 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 Jersey City 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Jersey City Traffic Consultation

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