Location: 340 Franklin Ave, Wyckoff, NJ 07481-1907
Phone: (201) 891-7000
Fax: (201) 891-9359
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Court Schedule: Court sessions are held on the first Thursday of each month and 6:30 PM and on the third and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:40 PM
Court Administrator: Paulette Scandone, x110
Deputy Court Administrator, Valerie Steiner x111
Prosecutor: Mark R. DiMaria
Public Defender: Robert A. Fortunato
Judge: Hon. Russel B. Teschon
Court Code: 0270, B72
Township of Wyckoff, New Jersey Municipal and Traffic Court Law Firm
If you’ve received a traffic citation or other criminal charge in the Township of Wyckoff, it’s a good idea to find out what type of penalties and consequences you are facing before you attempt to defend yourself in court or enter a guilty plea. A conviction or admission of guilt can have serious repercussions and potentially affect your current employment situation, future job opportunities, credit applications, and can even affect your parental rights in some situations.
Township of Wyckoff Municipal Court
A police stop in Wyckoff may result in a required appearance in the Wyckoff Municipal Court, located at the Memorial Town Hall at Scott Plaza. This can be for a traffic stop, DUI/DWI charge or other criminal matter. This court of local jurisdiction for incidents occurring within Wyckoff handles a variety of non-indictable offenses including:
- Drunk Driving Charges
- Traffic Violations
- Juvenile Offenses
- Ordinance Violations
- Petty disorderly persons offenses
- Disorderly persons offenses
Some examples of the types of charges handled by the court include resisting arrest, theft, shoplifting, simple assault, marijuana possession, driving without insurance, driving on a suspended license, driving while suspended, obstruction and harassment. While these types of violations are less serious than those dealt with in New Jersey Superior Court, the consequences of a conviction or guilty plea can still have significant circumstances and adversely affect you in the future.
Experienced Legal Advocacy from the Reinartz Law Firm
Most New Jersey municipal court charges can be negotiated to reduced charges or less expensive fines. However, without the counsel of an experienced attorney, municipal court can be frustrating and confusing. You can benefit greatly from competent and professional legal advocacy, with lawyers who are familiar with the local court system.
At the Reinartz Law Firm, our attorneys will defend your rights, negotiate the most advantageous deal for your particular circumstances, or go to trial on your behalf, if necessary. We will fight for your rights and work hard to get you the best possible result in New Jersey municipal court.
Contact Us
DUI/DWI charges aren’t the only Municipal Court cases that benefit from the advocacy of an experienced attorney. If you have received a summons to appear in the Wyckoff Township Municipal Court, don’t make the mistake of showing up unrepresented. Call the Reinartz Law Firm at (201) 289-8614 to discuss your charges first.