Location: 350 Hudson Avenue, Washington Township, NJ 07676
Phone: (201) 664-2488
Email: court@twpofwashington.us
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Court Schedule: Court sessions are conducted on the first and third Thursdays of every month at 3:30 pm
Court Administrator: Margaret A. Koesel
Prosecutor: Mark DiMaria
Alternate, D. Gayle Loftis
Public Defender: Gerald Tyne
Judge: Hon. Peter G. Geiger
Court Code: 0266, B68
Washington Township, New Jersey Municipal and Traffic Court Law Firm
The Washington Township Municipal Court handles a variety of traffic offenses, disorderly persons charges and municipal ordinance violations. While the matters handled by this court are somewhat less serious than the indictable criminal matters handled by the New Jersey Superior Court, they are nonetheless significant. Municipal court charges can result in a number of unwanted consequences. Potential consequences in municipal court can run the gamut from surcharges and license suspension to probation, a criminal record and even jail time. At the Reinartz Law Firm, our dedicated New Jersey municipal court lawyers help you eliminate or minimize any negative effect of your charges.
Washington Township Municipal Court
The Township’s court handles petty disorderly and disorderly persons offenses, in addition to a wide range of traffic and motor vehicle offenses and other local matters, such as ordinance and health code violations. As Washington Township is largely residential in nature, the following are some of the more common types of charges handled by it’s municipal court:
- Drunk Driving/DUI/DWI
- Driving without insurance
- Driving while suspended
- Careless driving
- Assault
- Reckless driving
- Shoplifting
- Domestic violence
- Underage drinking
- Fraud
Regardless of the charges you face, you have certain non-alienable rights, including the right to legal representation. The municipality will have counsel, called a prosecutor, thus it is important that you determine whether you need a lawyer in your case.
About The Reinartz Law Firm
At the Reinartz Law Firm, our dedicated professionals know the law and NJ municipal court procedure. Clients receive a comprehensive explanation of their charges, their rights and their options. We then vigorously defend our clients in the courtroom, appearing in court and negotiating a plea deal with the prosecutor, then finalizing the matter before the judge. We explore every available avenue for a successful outcome to our clients’ cases. We are experienced in defending people in New Jersey Municipal Court, and our litigation skills have earned us a number of accolades in the legal community. We work for you, effectively and tirelessly to get the best possible result.
Contact Us
At the Reinartz Law Firm, clients come first. We offer a free consultation to ensure you understand exactly what you are facing and the potential consequences of your charges. To learn how our firm can help, please contact us online or call 201-289-8614.