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

Father and son, Robert and John Avery, bring complementary depth to Criminal Defense matters for Parsippany–Troy Hills (Morris County) clients. Robert W. Avery’s judicial tenure (1986-2000) pairs with John S. Avery’s decade-plus of trial practice to cover the full spectrum from DP matters to indictable-level defense.

For a free first consultation on a Parsippany–Troy Hills Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Parsippany–Troy Hills’s Court Path for Criminal Defense Matters

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Parsippany–Troy Hills stay in Parsippany Troy Hills Mun Ct. 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.

Parsippany Troy Hills Mun Ct

Address: 3333 Rt
Phone: (973) 263-4290
Court days: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Office hours: 9:00AM - 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)

How New Jersey Law Applies

Criminal Defense matters in Parsippany–Troy Hills 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 Parsippany–Troy Hills matters stay in the local Municipal Court; indictable matters (third-degree and above) escalate to Morris County Superior Court. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) under N.J.S.A. 2C:43-12 runs through the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.

About Parsippany–Troy Hills, NJ

Parsippany–Troy Hills sits in Morris County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 2,376 per sq mi
Land area: 23.6 sq mi
2020 Census population: 56,167
ZIP codes: 07054
Mayor: Pulkit Desai
Incorporated: May 9, 1928
Elevation: 302 ft

Parsippany–Troy Hills Local Context

Parsippany–Troy Hills had a 2020 Census population of 56,167 (Morris County, NJ).
Population density 2,376.7 per sq mi (2020), land area 23.6 sq mi.
Parsippany–Troy Hills was incorporated May 9, 1928.

From the Bench to the Defense Bar — Parsippany–Troy Hills Criminal Defense

A rare combination. Father Robert W. Avery brings former-judge perspective; son John S. Avery brings current-era trial experience. Together the firm covers Parsippany–Troy Hills Criminal Defense matters with depth that neither a single generalist nor a large-firm associate can replicate.

Robert W. Avery: Judge 1986-2000, NJ practice since 1976. John S. Avery: NJ practice since 2012.

The firm’s Delvoye v. Lee, 329 F.3d 330 (3d Cir. 2003) federal opinion demonstrates the breadth of practice beyond the municipal tier.

Sister Morris Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Parsippany–Troy Hills’s neighboring Morris County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Parsippany–Troy Hills Criminal Defense cases go?

Parsippany Troy Hills Mun Ct for first-tier matters; Morris County Superior Court (Morristown) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

How fast can you respond to a Parsippany–Troy Hills 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/.

Get Started — Parsippany–Troy Hills Criminal Defense Defense

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