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

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

How Hawthorne DWI Matters Route Through Court

First-offense N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 charges from Hawthorne traffic stops route to Hawthorne Boro Municipal Court (445 Lafayette Ave). 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 Passaic County Superior Court in Paterson. Hawthorne Police Department executes Alcotest 7110 stops; State v. Chun (2008) foundation challenges remain the standard defense angle.

Hawthorne Boro Municipal Court

Address: 445 Lafayette Ave
Phone: (973) 427-4767
Court days: THURSDAYS
Office hours: 9:00 - 4:00

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)

Statutory Framework

DWI matters in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne DWI cases stay in Hawthorne Boro 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 Hawthorne DWI defense angle.

About Hawthorne, NJ

Hawthorne sits in Passaic County, NJ. Key facts:

Density: 5,917 per sq mi
Land area: 3.3 sq mi
2020 Census population: 19,636
ZIP codes: 07506, 07507
Mayor: John V. Lane
Incorporated: March 24, 1898
Named for: Nathaniel Hawthorne
Elevation: 85 ft

Hawthorne Local Context

Hawthorne was incorporated March 24, 1898.
Hawthorne is named for Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Current mayor: John V. Lane.

Why Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne clients get both decades of Passaic 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 Passaic Cities We Cover

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

And the Passaic County DWI landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hawthorne DWI cases go?

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

How fast can you respond to a Hawthorne 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/dwi/.

Free First Consultation — Hawthorne DWI

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