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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Hopatcong residents on Criminal Defense matters. With 14,362 residents in Sussex County, Hopatcong routes its Criminal Defense matters through the local court system; indictable / over-threshold matters proceed at Sussex County Superior Court.

For a free first consultation on a Hopatcong Criminal Defense matter, call (201) 943-2445.

Where Hopatcong Criminal Defense Cases Are Heard

Disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses charged in Hopatcong stay in Hopatcong Boro Municipal Court. Indictable charges (third degree and above) route to Sussex County Superior Court — Criminal Division at Sussex County Judicial Center, 43-47 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860. Pretrial Intervention (PTI) applications go through the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office. Conditional Discharge for first-offense drug possession remains available in municipal court.

Hopatcong Boro Municipal Court

Address: 134 Newton-Sparta Rd
Phone: (973) 306-0688
Court days: MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
Office hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sussex County Superior Court (Newton)

Address: Sussex County Judicial Center, 43-47 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860
Phone: (973) 579-0680
Vicinage: Morris/Sussex Vicinage (Vicinage 10)

What the Law Says

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

About Hopatcong, NJ

Hopatcong sits in Sussex County, NJ. Key facts:

2020 Census population: 14,362
Density: 1,318 per sq mi
Land area: 10.9 sq mi
ZIP codes: 07843
Mayor: Marie Galate
Incorporated: April 2, 1898 as Brooklyn
Elevation: 997 ft

Hopatcong Local Context

Hopatcong had a 2020 Census population of 14,362 (Sussex County, NJ).
Population density 1,318.9 per sq mi (2020), land area 10.9 sq mi.
Hopatcong was incorporated April 2, 1898 as Brooklyn.

Why Avery & Avery for Hopatcong Criminal Defense

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 Hopatcong-area Criminal Defense matters as part of its ongoing Sussex 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 Sussex Cities We Cover

We routinely appear in Hopatcong’s neighboring Sussex County municipalities. See:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hopatcong Criminal Defense cases go?

Hopatcong Boro Municipal Court for first-tier matters; Sussex County Superior Court (Newton) for indictable / over-threshold matters.

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

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

Do you handle other Sussex County practice areas?

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

Schedule a Free Hopatcong Criminal Defense Consultation

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