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

Union City’s 68,631 residents (2020 Census, Hudson County, ZIP 07087) who face criminal charges enter a system that separates disorderly persons matters — heard locally at Union City Municipal Court — from indictable offenses routed to Hudson County Superior Court (Jersey City). The distinction matters: a DP conviction is not a ‘crime’ under NJ law, but an indictable conviction is, and the consequences differ sharply. Avery & Avery, Esqs. handles both tracks, with Robert W. Avery’s judicial experience and John S. Avery’s active trial practice forming a complementary defense team. Call (201) 943-2445 today.

Where Union City Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Union City stay in Union City Municipal Court. Indictable charges (third degree and above) route to Hudson County Superior Court (Jersey City) — Criminal Division at William J. Brennan Court House, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 (Hudson Vicinage (Vicinage 06)). Pretrial Intervention (PTI) applications go through the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. Conditional Discharge for first-offense drug possession remains available in municipal court under N.J.S.A. 2C:36A-1.

Union City Municipal Court

Address: 3715 Palisade Ave
Phone: (201) 348-5763
Court days: MONDAY-THURSDAY
Office hours: MON-FRI 9AM - 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)

What the Law Says: The Legal Framework for Union City Criminal Defense

Three anchors define criminal defense practice in Union City:

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 Union City defendants.

About Union City, NJ

Union City is a community in Hudson County, NJ. By the numbers:

2020 Census population: 68,631
Population density: 53,326.0 per sq mi
Land area: 1.3 sq mi
ZIP code: 07087
Mayor: Brian P. Stack
Incorporated: June 1, 1925

Union City Community Notes

Union City ZIP codes: 07087.
Land area 1.29 sq mi (water 0 sq mi); elevation 190 ft.
Union City sits in Hudson County, served by Hudson County Superior Court in Jersey City; vicinage: Hudson Vicinage (Vicinage 06).

Why Avery & Avery for Union City Criminal Defense

A judge’s perspective on your side. Robert W. Avery served fifteen years as Judge of the Ridgefield Municipal Court (1986–2000) before returning to defense practice. That tenure shapes how Avery & Avery evaluates Union City cases — not just what the statutes say, but how municipal courts actually apply them.

John S. Avery: modern trial practice. John joined the firm in 2012 and handles active litigation across Hudson County. Together, the Averys offer a complementary team: deep judicial experience and current courtroom practice.

Same-day callbacks. Active arrest or approaching court date? Robert or John is reachable during business hours; voicemails returned same-day. Call (201) 943-2445.

Statewide reach. Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) reflects the firm’s federal-court track record — relevant when Union City matters intersect with federal jurisdiction.

Sister Hudson Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Union City Criminal Defense cases go?

Union 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 Union 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/criminal-defense/.

Talk to a Union City Criminal Defense Attorney — No Cost

If your Union City criminal defense court date is approaching, don’t wait. Union City Municipal Court typically hears matters MONDAY-THURSDAY — and deadlines for motions, discovery, and diversion applications move fast. Avery & Avery, Esqs. provides same-day callbacks and can begin preparing your defense immediately. Call (201) 943-2445 or submit a consultation request below.

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