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

When Madison residents face a DWI 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 DWI matter, call (201) 943-2445.

How Madison DWI Matters Route Through Court

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Madison traffic stops route to Madison Joint Municipal Court (50 Kings Road). Refusal charges (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) follow the same path. Repeat-offense or DWI-with-injury cases (N.J.S.A. 2C:11-5.3, assault by auto) escalate to Morris County Superior Court in Morristown. Madison Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

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

DWI matters in Madison are controlled by:

N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 — primary DWI statute
N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a — companion / procedural authority
State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) — leading NJ case-law

First-offense Madison DWI cases stay in Madison Joint Municipal Court; post-2019 reform replaced mandatory license suspension with ignition interlock for many first offenses. Refusal cases (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a) proceed in parallel. State v. Chun, 194 N.J. 54 (2008) governs Alcotest 7110 foundation challenges — the standard Madison DWI defense angle.

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 DWI 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 DWI 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 DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Madison DWI 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/dwi/.

Free First Consultation — Madison DWI

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