Paterson NJ Municipal Court

Paterson NJ Municipal Court Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you had an encounter with a Paterson Police Officer and were charged with a DWI, Marijuana Possession (e.g. less than 50 grams) or some other traffic violation or criminal offense, you are probably confused as to what to do. Our suggestion is that you contact one of the criminal defense lawyers at our firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, because we would be happy to give you some complimentary guidance. If you decide to take the relationship a step further and hire our firm, you will have the comfort of knowing that you have over 100 years of collective defense experience behind you to insure that the very best outcome is achieved in your case. We represent individuals charged with all types of motor vehicle and criminal offenses in Paterson including shoplifting, possession of marijuana, and drunk driving (DWI). Contact our criminal lawyers anytime for a free initial consultation at (973) 839-4007.

Paterson is the third largest city in New Jersey, and the city municipal court is located on Broadway between Church Street and Washington Street. Main roadways you can take to get to the Paterson Municipal Court include I-80, Route 19, Route 20 and the Garden State Parkway. Our skilled traffic and criminal defense attorneys appear frequently in the City of Paterson and we are ready to put our knowledge  and experience to work for you on your case. If you or someone you love have been charged with a criminal offense or traffic offense in Paterson, we will work diligently to provide you with the best defense possible.

Paterson Municipal Court Information

The Paterson Municipal Court is located at 111 Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey 07505. The phone number for the court is 973-321-1515. The Honorable Judge Karole A. Graves is the presiding judge and Gloria Schweitzer is the Court Administrator.

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Directions to Paterson Municipal Court

From I-80 W and Route 19: Take Exit 57 B-A for Route 19 Downtown/Paterson/Clifton. Follow signs for Exit 57B to Downtown Paterson. Keep right at the fork and continue on Route 19 N. Turn left onto CR-509/Main Street. Turn Right onto Broadway/Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. The Paterson Municipal Court is on the left.

Paterson NJ Criminal and Traffic Lawyers

The City of Paterson Municipal Court has jurisdiction over DWI charges, motor vehicle violations, parking tickets, municipal ordinance citations, and criminal complaints known as disorderly persons offenses. Serious criminal offense cases and juvenile delinquency cases originating in the Paterson Municipal Court are transferred to the Superior Court of Passaic.

Criminal offenses and traffic tickets typically heard in the Municipal Court include:

  • Leaving the Scene of an Accident
  • Reckless Driving or Careless Driving
  • Driving While Suspended

With over 100 years of combined experience defending clients against criminal and traffic summonses, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall are qualified to provide superior legal representation to our clients. If you are facing a criminal or traffic charge in Paterson, call us at 1-862-203-4070 or email our Wayne, New Jersey office to schedule a free consultation with one of our Paterson defense attorneys.