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

Avery & Avery, Esqs. represents Hopatcong residents on traffic matters. Hopatcong (Sussex County, NJ; 2020 Census population 14,362) routes its traffic matters through the Hopatcong Boro Municipal Court at 134 Newton-Sparta Rd (phone (973) 306-0688) and, for indictable / over-threshold matters, Sussex County Superior Court (Newton) at Sussex County Judicial Center, 43-47 High Street, Newton, NJ 07860.

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

Where Hopatcong Traffic Cases Are Heard

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

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

Traffic matters in Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong 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 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

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.
Current mayor: Marie Galate.
Hopatcong Boro Municipal Court sits at 134 Newton-Sparta Rd, phone (973) 306-0688; court days MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY.

Why Avery & Avery for Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong-area traffic 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 Traffic landing covers the full county.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do Hopatcong Traffic 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/traffic/.

Schedule a Free Hopatcong Traffic Consultation

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