Location: 63 Franklin Turnpike, Waldwick, NJ 07463
Phone: (201) 652-5300, x 221
Fax: (201) 652-4657
Email: ablau@waldwicknj.org
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 11:30 AM
Court Schedule: Court sessions are held on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month at 4:00 pm
Court Administrator: Allison Blau
Judge: Hon. John D. O’Dwyer
Court Code: 0264, B66
Waldwick, New Jersey Municipal and Traffic Court Law Firm
If you are required to appear in Waldwick Municipal Court on a traffic violation or disorderly persons charge, such as shoplifting or assault, you will benefit from the representation of an experienced defense attorney. Although there’s no rule requiring you to be represented by a lawyer, rest assured that the municipality will be represented by a lawyer called a prosecutor. It is the prosecutor’s job to obtain a conviction against you. At the Reinartz Law Firm, we well aware of the potential pitfalls that litigants face in municipal court. We offer clients comprehensive representation in these matters.
Borough of Waldwick Municipal Court
The Waldwick Municipal Court handles a variety of traffic violation matters, disorderly persons charges and municipal ordinance violation matters. Some examples of the matters handled by this court are as follows:
- Driving while suspended
- Failure to carry liability insurance
- DWI/DUI
- Careless driving
- Reckless driving
- Possession of marijuana
The court has a number of rules that you need to be aware of when you appear in the courthouse.
- No hats permitted
- All electronic devices must be turned off
- Your bags, including purses and backpacks, may be searched at any time
- You may not bring any reading material
- You will need to pass through a metal detector
How The Reinartz Law Firm Can Help
A guilty plea or conviction in NJ municipal court can have a number of negative effects. Traffic charges can lead to auto higher insurance premiums, surcharge payments to the state, points on your license and even suspension of your driving privileges. In criminal matters, you face not only fines and court charges, but also a criminal record, probation, community service, and even jail. At the Reinartz Law Firm, our attorneys will evaluate all of the specifics of your case in order to determine the best defense strategy. We will explain your charges, your rights, and do whatever is needed to position your case for an acceptable resolution. Every case is unique and receives a personalized defense strategy. In this way, we ensure that our clients’ best interests are always represented.
Contact Us
Don’t underestimate your Waldwick Municipal Court charges or attempt to resolve a significant legal issue on your own. Call on the Reinartz Law Firm at 201-289-8614 to learn your rights and how we can help.