Westfield Criminal Defense Attorney

Westfield Criminal Defense Attorneys

If you have been charged with a crime or serious traffic ticket in the town of Westfield, New Jersey it is extremely important you pick the right defense lawyer. Our criminal defense law firm represents individuals arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Possession of Marijuana, Simple Assault, Shoplifting, and Driving while Suspended. These charges carry severe penalties which include loss of driving privileges, community service and even jail time, which can be mandatory under certain circumstances. At William Proetta Criminal Law, we offer clients a unique combination of skillful negotiating tactics and litigation talent. Contact our office today at (908) 838-0150 to speak with a Westfield criminal defense lawyer about the details of your particular case.

Westfield, New Jersey Court Information

The Westfield Municipal Court is located at 425 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090. Westfield holds court Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays twice a month at 9:00 a.m. or 4:30 p.m. depending on the courts schedule. The court also operates during normal business Monday thru Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. If you have questions regarding your new court date it is encouraged that you contact the municipal court several days beforehand. The court administrator, Carol Salvaggio, can be reached at (908) 789-4060. Your municipal court case in Westfield will be heard by Judge Brenda Coppola Cuba and be litigated by municipal prosecutor Anthony Prieto, Esq. For more information on how the court works including how to pay tickets online or request postponements, please visit the Westfield Municipal Court website.

Directions to Westfield Municipal Court

Westfield Township, NJ

Westfield is arguably the wealthiest town in Union County but the town still manages to produce a steady volume of police activity mainly attributable to Rt. 28, a busy highway that travels through the center of the town. Westfield is about 6.7 square miles in total size and has a healthy growing population of over 30,000 residents. Westfield consists of two sides of the town, the North Side and the South Side and several different sections. Its close proximity to the transportation, New York City, and Newark Airport make the town very popular with young couples and professionals. To learn more information about the town of Westfield you can visit the town’s official website.

Defending Your Simple Assault Charges in Westfield

William A. Proetta Esq. has extensive experience handling all types of criminal charges and traffic violations. We are normally able to drastically reduce the charges against our clients, or get the case dismissed entirely. In the alternative, if a satisfactory plea is unable to reached we will aggressively litigate your case at trial. We will challenge any evidence that was obtained against you improperly and move to have it suppressed so that it cannot be considered at trial. Our criminal defense firm will identify the weaknesses in the State’s case and argue all potential issues such as probable cause for the stop, an illegal search, knowing consent. For a free consultation regarding the details of your case and how we can help you, contact our office conveniently located in Cranford, at (908) 838-0150.