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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Dover residents on Criminal Defense matters. With 18,456 residents in Morris County, Dover routes its Criminal Defense matters through the local court system; indictable / over-threshold matters proceed at Morris County Superior Court.

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

Where Dover Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Dover stay in Dover Municipal Court. Indictable charges (third degree and above) route to Morris County Superior Court — Criminal Division at Morris County Courthouse, 56 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07963. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) applications go through the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office. Conditional Discharge for first-offense drug possession remains available in municipal court.

Dover Municipal Court

Address: 37 N. Sussex St
Phone: (973) 366-2200
Court days: MONDAYS
Office hours: MON - FRI 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Morris County Superior Court (Morristown)

Address: Morris County Courthouse, 56 Washington Street, Morristown, NJ 07963
Phone: (862) 397-5700
Vicinage: Morris/Sussex Vicinage (Vicinage 10)

What the Law Says

Criminal Defense matters in Dover are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 2C:1-1 et seq. — primary criminal defense statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 — companion / procedural authority
State v. Hagans, 233 N.J. 30 (2018) — leading NJ case-law

DP and PDP Dover matters stay in Dover Municipal Court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Morris County Superior Court (Morristown). Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

About Dover, NJ

Dover sits in Morris County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 18,456
Density: 6,897 per sq mi
Land area: 2.7 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07801, 07803, 07806, 07809
Mayor: James P. Dodd
Incorporated: April 1, 1869
Named for: Dover, England or Dover, New Hampshire
Elevation: 558 ft

Dover Local Context

Dover had a 2020 Census population of 18,456 (Morris County, NJ).
Population density 6,897.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 2.7 sq mi.
Dover was incorporated April 1, 1869.

Why Avery & Avery for Dover 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 Dover-area Criminal Defense matters as part of its ongoing Morris 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 Morris Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Dover’s neighboring Morris County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Dover Criminal Defense cases go?

Dover Municipal Court for first-tier matters; Morris County Superior Court (Morristown) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

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

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

Do you handle other Morris County practice areas?

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

Schedule a Free Dover Criminal Defense Consultation

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