Irvington Criminal Defense Attorney

Irvington NJ Criminal Defense Attorneys

Irvington is a township in Essex County, New Jersey that has a large population of around 55,000 residents and in recent years has become a center for criminal activity including theft crimes such as burglary and robbery as well as drug use and distribution for heroin, marijuana, and cocaine. Moreover, there are several major highways which pass through the city which include the Garden State Parkway, I-78, Rt. 124 and Rt. 509 that contributes motor vehicle stops and arrests. These factors contribute to a very busy police force and thousands of criminal complaints processed each year. At William Proetta Criminal Law we represent clients charged with criminal and serious traffic offenses in Irvington, New Jersey such as disorderly conduct, simple assault, theft, harassment, and criminal mischief. Our criminal defense lawyers are well experienced and have successfully handled thousands of criminal and traffic summonses for our clients throughout New Jersey including Irvington. Most importantly we make our client’s well-being our top priority by keeping you fully informed throughout the entire process and keeping our attorneys easily accessible. If you would like to speak with an Irvington criminal lawyer, then contact our office at (201) 793-8018 which is located in nearby Jersey City for a free initial consultation where we can answer all your questions and take the opportunity to address any concerns.

Irvington Municipal Court Hours of Operation

The Irvington Municipal Court hears criminal charges known as disorderly persons offenses, petty disorderly persons offenses, as well as traffic summonses and municipal ordinances. The Irvington Municipal Court is located at the Public Safety Building at 1 Civic Square West in Irvington, NJ 07111. The Irvington Municipal Court maintains normal business hours weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and complaints can be filed during this time before 3 p.m. The court holds sessions Monday through Friday at 9 a.m. and Monday and Wednesday evenings at 5:30 p.m. for traffic only. The Irvington Chief Judge is the Honorable Anthony R. Atwell and the court director is Terrie Yuelling. The court can be reached at telephone number (973) 399-6671 or 6674 and can be contacted by facsimile at (973) 399-6746. It is recommended that you get to court early to check in and be prepared to stay for the better part of the day. Also be prepared to be any fines or surcharges to avoid missed payments or potential incarceration. If you have been charged with a felony indictable offense such as heroin, burglary, cocaine, aggravated assault or robbery your case will be transferred to the Essex County Superior Courthouse in Newark.

Criminal Lawyers That Defend Clients in Irvington

Every year, Irvington processes thousands of motor vehicle tickets and many include Driving without Insurance, DWI, Driving While Suspended, or Leaving the Scene of an Accident. If you are convicted or plead guilty to any of these offenses you can lose your driver’s license and be subjected to DMV points, thousands in surcharges, community service and even jail time. At William Proetta Criminal Law we take these types of cases extremely seriously and make it our goal to protect our client’s rights by utilizing a combination of aggressive defense tactics as well skillful negotiation skills. In fact, we are often able to secure our clients a substantial downgrade or even a dismissal of the charges altogether. If you would like to discuss the details of your case in further detail, then contact us at (201) 793-8018 for a free consultation with an experienced criminal attorney or schedule an appointment at any one of our conveniently located offices.