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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Union City residents on traffic matters. Union City (Hudson County, NJ; 2020 Census population 68,631) routes its traffic matters through the Union City Municipal Court at 3715 Palisade Ave (phone (201) 348-5763) 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 Union City traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Union City Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Union 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 Union 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.

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

Traffic matters in Union 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 Union 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 Union 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 Union City, NJ

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

2020 Census population: 68,631
Density: 53,326 per sq mi
Land area: 1.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07087
Mayor: Brian P. Stack
Incorporated: June 1, 1925

Union City Local Context

Union City had a 2020 Census population of 68,631 (Hudson County, NJ).
Population density 53,326.0 per sq mi (2020), land area 1.3 sq mi.
Union City was incorporated June 1, 1925.
Current mayor: Brian P. Stack.
Union City Municipal Court sits at 3715 Palisade Ave, phone (201) 348-5763; court days MONDAY-THURSDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Union 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 Union 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 Union City’s neighboring Hudson County municipalities. See:

And the Hudson County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Union City Traffic 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Union City Traffic Consultation

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