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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Hawthorne residents on traffic matters. Hawthorne (Passaic County, NJ; 2020 Census population 19,636) routes its traffic matters through the Hawthorne Boro Municipal Court at 445 Lafayette Ave (phone (973) 427-4767) 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 Hawthorne traffic matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Hawthorne Traffic Cases Are Heard

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

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)

What the Law Says

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

About Hawthorne, NJ

Hawthorne sits in Passaic County, NJ. Key facts:

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

Hawthorne Local Context

Hawthorne had a 2020 Census population of 19,636 (Passaic County, NJ).
Population density 5,917.1 per sq mi (2020), land area 3.3 sq mi.
Hawthorne was incorporated March 24, 1898.
Hawthorne is named for Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Current mayor: John V. Lane.

Why Avery & Avery for Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne-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 Hawthorne’s neighboring Passaic County municipalities. See:

And the Passaic County Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hawthorne Traffic 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Hawthorne Traffic Consultation

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