Location: 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07451
Phone: (201) 670-5544
Fax: (201) 670-5569
Business Hours: Monday – Wednesday and Fridays, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursdays, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Court Schedule: Court sessions are held on Thursdays at 4:30 PM
Court Administration: Maria Doerr, x215, mdoerr@ridgewoodnj.net
Julie Schmedes, x216, Deputy Court Administrator, jschmedes@ridgewoodnj.net
Prosecutor: Margaret Sullivan
Judge: Hon. David T. Pfund
Ridgewood, NJ Municipal Court and Traffic Ticket Law Firm
Many people believe are under the mistaken belief that New Jersey Municipal Court offenses aren’t serious and don’t carry real consequences like crimes in the NJ Superior Court. This assumption can have dire consequences when you choose to simply plead guilty or defend yourself in Municipal Court. Convictions for DUI/DWI, Refusal and Reckless Driving can lead to license revocation, expensive fines and possible jail time. Criminal charges in the NJ municipal courts can carry other serious penalties, including up to six months in jail. The Reinartz Law Firm is experienced in providing effective legal counsel for municipal and traffic court offenses, and will fight to safeguard your freedom and your rights.
The Village of Ridgewood Municipal Court
The Ridgewood municipal court is located in Village Hall, and court sessions are held in the Ridgewood Village Hall Courtroom. Money Magazine ranked Ridgewood #15 in its 2013 list of 25 top-earning U.S. towns. Though the Village is a very affluent area with a population of only around 25,000 residents, crime is still present and the court’s caseload necessitates a full-time judge, rather than sharing with another municipality, as has been proposed in the past. The court’s website provides forms for entering a not guilty plea, and to enter a plea by mail in certain matters. Ridgewood’s municipal court handles traffic violations, ordinance violations and criminal disorderly persons offenses. Examples of types of cases handled by the court are DUI/DWI, careless driving, driving while suspended, driving without insurance, underage drinking, petty theft, domestic violence, simple assault, battery, and health violations.
How We Can Help
At the Reinartz Law Firm, we treat every case with attention to detail and dedication to the best possible defense. Our priority is to serve you with effective, responsive legal representation. We will keep you appraised of the progress of your case from inception to conclusion, to ensure that you understand the judicial process throughout. While plea bargains are commonly negotiated in municipal court matters, we are prepared to try your case if necessary. We understand that Municipal Court charges are serious matters that must be handled appropriately, and will give your legal issue the attention it deserves.
Contact The Reinartz Law Firm
To discuss your Ridgewood Municipal/Traffic Court charges with an experienced defense attorney, call the Reinartz Law Firm at 201-289-8614 for a free consultation.