New Jersey Municipal Court Lawyers
A municipal court is a court whose jurisdiction or authority is limited to a specific municipality, county, community, or city. Municipal courts can preside over only those cases and offenses that have taken place within their jurisdiction. The Municipal Courts in New Jersey are considered courts of limited jurisdiction, having responsibility for motor vehicle and parking tickets, minor criminal-type offenses, municipal ordinance offenses and other offenses, such as fish and game violations. Many serious criminal cases, such as robbery, auto theft, or assault, start out as complaints filed in the Municipal Court but those cases are transferred to the Superior Court located at the county courthouse.
At Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group PC, we provide a free consultation during which we will explain the charges against you and all the possible consequences if convicted or if a guilty plea is entered. Our expert New Jersey municipal court defense attorneys will then explain all available legal defense options so that you can make an informed, intelligent decision concerning the charges you face.
Most people fail to realize that even minor criminal and/or traffic offenses heard in New Jersey municipal courts can carry serious consequences including, but not limited to:
- Negative reporting on your DMV record and/or insurance points
- Substantial fines and surcharges
- Increases in your insurance premiums
- Extensive loss of driving privileges
- County jail
For nearly 60 the years, we have successfully handled thousands of municipal court cases and are experienced in all types of traffic and criminal matters. Before going to court alone, please allow us to provide you with a free consultation to discuss the various options that may be possible for you.
Municipal Courts By Counties we Serve
Sommerset County, NJ
- Bedminster Township
- Bernards Township
- Bernardsville
- Bound Brook
- Branchburg Township
- Bridgewater Township
- Far Hills
- Franklin Township
- Green Brook Township
- Hillsborough Township
- Manville
- Millstone
- Montgomery Township
- North Plainfield
- Peapack-Gladstone
- Raritan
- Rocky Hill
- Somerville
- South Bound Brook
- Warren Township
- Watchung
Middlesex County, NJ
- Carteret
- Cranbury
- Dunellen
- East Brunswick Township
- Edison Township
- Helmetta
- Highland Park
- Jamesburg
- Metuchen
- Middlesex
- Milltown
- Monroe Township
- New Brunswick
- North Brunswick Township
- Old Bridge Township
- Perth Amboy
- Piscataway Township
- Plainsboro Township
- Sayreville
- South Amboy
- South Brunswick Township
- South Plainfield
- South River
- Spotswood
- Woodbridge Township
Union County, NJ
- Berkeley Heights
- Clark
- Cranford
- Elizabeth
- Fanwood
- Garwood
- Hillside
- Kenilworth
- Linden
- Mountainside
- New Providence
- Plainfield
- Rahway
- Roselle Park
- Roselle
- Scotch Plains
- Springfield
- Summit
- UnionWestfield
- Winfield
If you are looking for representation for municipal charges and the town you are charges in is not in this list, please call us at (908) 561-5577 today.
Types Of Municipal Offenses
In New Jersey, municipal court lawyers handle most misdemeanor offenses and similar matters, such as:
- Drunk driving (DUI/DWI)
- Shoplifting
- Traffic tickets
- Parking tickets
- Juvenile crimes
- Simple assault
- Assault And Battery
- Writing bad checks
- Complaints about dog barking
- Building code violations
- Disorderly conduct
No matter what charge you are facing, our attorneys will work closely with you to make sure you achieve the best possible outcome.
Contact our New Jersey municipal court lawyers today
Municipal court cases can appear to simple cases, simply paying the associated fine, however, insignificant as it may seem, is often considered a guilty plea. Therefore it is important to have experienced and savvy legal representation that can help you build a defense. Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us online. Your initial consultation is free.