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Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Clifton residents on traffic matters. Clifton (Passaic County, NJ; 2020 Census population 90,309) routes its traffic matters through the Clifton Municipal Court at 900 Clifton Ave (phone (973) 470-5860) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Passaic County Superior Court (Paterson) at Passaic County Court House, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505.

For a free first consultation on a Clifton traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Clifton Traffic Cases Are Heard

All Title 39 traffic offenses from Clifton road stops (speeding, careless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-97, reckless driving N.J.S.A. 39:4-96) are heard in Clifton 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.

Clifton Municipal Court

Address: 900 Clifton Ave
Phone: (973) 470-5860
Court days: MONDAY TO FRIDAY
Office hours: 8:15AM - 4:00PM

Passaic County Superior Court (Paterson)

Address: Passaic County Court House, 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone: (973) 247-8000
Vicinage: Passaic Vicinage (Vicinage 11)

What the Law Says

Traffic matters in Clifton 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 Clifton 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 Clifton Municipal Court. NJ MVC point exposure runs through the Trenton Driver History Service. NJMC Direct (njmcdirect.com) handles eligible payable Title 39 tickets.

About Clifton, NJ

Clifton sits in Passaic County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 90,309
Density: 8,009 per sq mi
Land area: 11.3 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07011, 07015
Mayor: Raymond Grabowski
Incorporated: April 26, 1917

Clifton Local Context

Clifton had a 2020 Census population of 90,309 (Passaic County, NJ).
Population density 8,009.6 per sq mi (2020), land area 11.3 sq mi.
Clifton was incorporated April 26, 1917.
Current mayor: Raymond Grabowski.
Clifton Municipal Court sits at 900 Clifton Ave, phone (973) 470-5860; court days MONDAY TO FRIDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Clifton 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 Clifton-area traffic matters as part of its ongoing Passaic 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 Passaic Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Clifton’s neighboring Passaic County municipalities. See:

And the Passaic County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Clifton Traffic cases go?

Clifton Municipal Court for first-tier matters; Passaic County Superior Court (Paterson) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

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

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

Do you handle other Passaic County practice areas?

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

Schedule a Free Clifton Traffic Consultation

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