Location: 309 Main Street, Room G-01, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: (201) 592-3500 x1509 (court administrator’s office)
(201) 592-3500 x1051 (bail/bookkeeping)
Fax: (201) 585-1232
Email: municipalcourt@fortleenj.org
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Court Schedule: Traffic court on the first and third Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the month at 5:00 pm
Criminal and DWI court on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 9:30am and on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 9:00am
Port Authority Traffic cases are heard on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 5:00pm
The court holds Special Sessions periodically as well. Call for more information, x1509
Court Administration: June Keelen, Court Administrator
Dana Reilly, Deputy Administrator
Prosecutor: Arthur Balsamo, Prosecutes Criminal and DWI cases
Matthew Fierro, Prosecutes Traffic cases
Public Defender: Kevin Corriston
Judges: Hon. John R. DeSheplo, Presiding Judge, hears Criminal and DWI cases
Hon. Raffi Khorozian, hears Traffic cases
Fort Lee Municipal and Traffic Court Law Firm
When facing charges in the Fort Lee Municipal Court, you have a number of important rights, including a presumption of innocence. Indeed, it is the prosecution’s job to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction. It is thus imperative that you understand what you are facing before you give up your rights by simply paying a ticket, fine or showing up and pleading guilty. The Reinartz Law Firm is an experienced Municipal and Traffic Court Law Firm with the skills and knowledge to help you obtain a successful result in your matter.
Borough of Fort Lee Municipal Court
Fort Lee’s Municipal Court is located in the Fort Lee Borough Hall. Court sessions are held in the Council Chamber, in Room 106 on the first floor. The court hears matters regarding motor vehicle and traffic tickets, minor criminal or quasi-criminal offenses, violations of municipal ordinances and other minor violations. Occasionally, more serious charges may originate in the Fort Lee Municipal Court and be transferred to the Bergen County Superior Court.
Fort Lee Municipal Court Charges
Some municipal court charges require your appearance in court, while others do not. Locate the “Court Appearance Required” box on your ticket or summons to determine whether you must appear. Bear in mind, that when you choose to pay a fine rather than appear in court, you are entering a guilty plea and forsaking your right to a trial and an attorney. In addition to monetary penalties, this plea can also lead to points against your driver’s license, which can negatively impact your auto insurance costs.
About The Reinartz Law Firm
The Reinartz Law Firm can assist you with any local court matter you may be facing in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Our firm is proud of our successful track record in the defense of traffic charges, DUI/DWI, disorderly persons charges and other alleged misdemeanor violations. We treat your case with the attention that it deserves and provide you with the experienced legal counsel you need. We are committed to offering creative and aggressive defense strategies to our clients.
Contact Us
If you have received a ticket or summons in Fort Lee Municipal Court, contact The Reinartz Law Firm at 201-289-8614. We offer a free initial consultation and would be pleased to review your case and explain your rights.