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

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

How Madison Criminal Defense Matters Route Through Court

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Madison stay in Madison Joint 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.

Madison Joint Municipal Court

Address: 50 Kings Road
Phone: (973) 593-3026
Court days: 1ST AND 3RD WEDNESDAYS
Office hours: 8:00AM - 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)

Statutory Framework

Criminal Defense matters in Madison 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 Madison matters stay in Madison Joint 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 Madison, NJ

Madison sits in Morris County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 3,928 per sq mi
Land area: 4.3 sq mi
2020 Census population: 16,944
ZIP codes: 07940
Mayor: Robert H. Conley
Incorporated: December 27, 1889
Named for: President James Madison
Elevation: 266 ft

Madison Local Context

Madison was incorporated December 27, 1889.
Madison is named for President James Madison.
Current mayor: Robert H. Conley.

Why Madison 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 Madison clients get both decades of Morris 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 Morris Cities We Cover

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Madison Criminal Defense cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Madison 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/.

Free First Consultation — Madison Criminal Defense

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