New Jersey Municipal Court Lawyer Blog

• Lawyer for Highlands Municipal Court

If you have been issued a traffic ticket, criminal complaint/summons, or DUI in Highlands, you should consult with an experienced defense attorney right away. While motor vehicle, disorderly persons, and ordinance violations are kept in the Highlands Municipal Court for trial and disposition, indictable offenses that occur in Highlands are referred to the Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold.

• Highlands Court

The Highlands Municipal Court is located at 171 Bay Ave
Highlands, NJ 07732. The Honorable Judge Peter Locascio holds court sessions on the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at 3:00 pm. The Municipal Court Prosecutor is James N. Butler, Jr. The Highlands Court Administrator is Blanche Reed. The court's phone number is (732) 872-1224.

• General Highlands Town Info

Highlands is located in the Bayshore Region of Monmouth County, New Jersey. The borough was originally created from sections of Middletown Township in 1900. According to the 2010 United States Census there are about 5,100 inhabitants living in Highlands, which is approximately 1.4 square mile area.

From Highland's highest point of the cliff it partially rests atop, one can see views of Sandy Hook and the Atlantic Ocean. Also at this location are The Navesink Twin Lights, which are two light towers that used to be a lighthouse. Now many visitors can tour the location and climb the tower for views of Sandy Hook Bay.

Highlands is part of the Bayshore Regional Strategic Plan, a plan in which many Monmouth County towns agreed to do whatever is in their means to give a boost to the region's economy. The other towns involved are Aberdeen, Atlantic Highlands, Hazlet, Keansburg, Keyport, Matawan, Middletown Township, and Union Beach Township. In keeping with the area's pure beauty of its coastline and pristine beaches, they also want to highlight the downtown districts and familial neighborhoods. While maintaining these town's historic features, one of the main goals of this plan is to expand and develop the area, with some focus on nearby Rt. 36 as well.

There are two public schools in the Highlands School System. The Highlands Elementary School is for students from Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grades. The Henry Hudson Regional High School is for students from grades seventh through twelfth, making it a six-year High School, where students from nearby Atlantic Highlands may attend as well. While there are no colleges or universities located within the borough of Highlands, there are a few nearby options. Monmouth University is only minutes away in Long Branch, and just a short trip up the Turnpike is Rutgers University in New Brunswick.

The borough of Highlands holds many events, some annually. For the past nineteen years, the borough has hosted The Highlands Clam Festival, which is held every summer and is known for dishing out clams in every which way they can be eaten. In addition to the delicious seafood specialties, there is a land lover menu, and plenty of vendors that offer snacks and desert like items. There is live entertainment all weekend, and plenty of games, and arts and crafts for the children. Aside from the festival, visiting the beaches, touring the historic lighthouse, and checking out the forest trails for biking and jogging are some other activities to do in the summertime. Every fall, many of the area's farms offer hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking.

Kevin Smith, a comic book writer, director, and actor originally from Highlands, had filmed his movie Jersey Girl in the borough.

• Lawyer for Old Bridge Traffic Tickets

I have handled countless municipal court cases in Old Bridge. These have included speeding and traffic violations, drug and marijuana possession charges, and drunk driving cases ranging from first to third offenses. With my experience and main office in nearby Freehold, we are able to provide a high level of service to clients facing charges in Old Bridge. Give me a call anytime for help.

• Old Bridge Police (They write a lot of tickets!) and Crime Statistics

The Old Bridge Police Department, headed by Chief of Police, William A. Volkert has a staff of over 80 sworn individuals. They handle and respond to over 55,000 calls annually. There are several divisions within the Police Department, including the Administration Bureau, the Patrol Bureau, the Traffic Safety Bureau, the Detective Bureau, the Narcotics Bureau, the Fire Arms Unit, the Special Operations Unit, the Police Garage, the Auxiliary Police Force, the Special police officers Unit, and the Identification Bureau.

Old Bridge also has four Fire Districts located within the Township. The Laurence Harbor Fire Department, The Cheesequake Volunteer Fire Company, The South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company, and the Madison Park Volunteer Fire Company.

In 2010, The New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Unit reported 946 main crimes. The findings consist of 2 murders, 3 rapes, 25 robberies, 40 assaults, 153 burglaries, 434 cases of domestic violence, 6 prejudice crimes, and 131 incidents of police force.

• Old Bridge Municipal Court

The Municipal Court is located at 1 Old Bridge Plaza, Old Bridge, New Jersey. The Honorable Judge James F. Weber holds court sessions on Monday and Tuesdays at 9:00 am, and evening sessions are Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. The Municipal court's office hours are Mondays from 10:30 am until 3:30 pm. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 8:45 am until 3:30 pm and Wednesdays from 1:30 pm until 4:30 pm. The court's phone number is (732) 721-5600.

• General Old Bridge Info

Old Bridge Township is located in Middlesex County, New Jersey and is approximately 25 miles from New York City making it one of the many commuter towns located in New Jersey. Having almost a 41 square mile area, Old Bridge is considered a densely populated with its 60,000 plus residents.
Although it is located on the Raritan Bay, there are many rivers that run near or in Old Bridge such as South River, Matchaponix River, Deep Run River, Tennets Brook, Barclay Brook, and Cheesequake Creek.

One of the famous attractions in Old Bridge is The Cottrell Orchard. It is an apple orchard that was built in the mid 1800's owned by the Cottrell family. They used to make Apple Brandy and cider and had a distillery built on the property.

The Old Bridge Township Public School System has fifteen schools in the district, twelve of which are elementary schools for students in kindergarten through fifth grades. Those schools are: M. Scott Carpenter, Cheesequake, Leroy Gordon Cooper, Virgil I. Grissom, James A. McDivitt, Madison Park, Memorial, William A. Miller, Alan B. Shepard, Southwood, and Walter M. Shirra. The Raymond E. Voorhees School and the Jonas Salk Middle School are for grades sixth through eighth. High School age residetns attend Old Bridge High School for grades nine through twelfth.

According to the 2010 highest educational data, about 7 percent of residents age 25 and over didn't finish and graduate high school. About 28 percent had received some college or an associate's degree. About 25 percent of residents received a bachelor's degree. Those who received a graduate degree made up about 10 percent of the group.

• Lawyers for Bergenfield Drug & Traffic Tickets

Common traffic tickets in Bergenfield include failure to obey traffic control device or stop signs (NJSA 39:4-81, NJSA 39:4-144), careless driving (NJSA 39:4-97), speeding (NJSA 39:4-98), and leaving the scene of an accident (NJSA 39:4-129). We have defended clients against thousands of municipal court violations across the state. Give us a call to see how your tickets in Bergenfield can be reduced or eliminated.

• Bergenfield Court and Police Dept. Info

The Bergenfield Municipal Court is located at 198 N Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ 07621. The Honorable Judge Helene C. Herbert holds court sessions on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am through 4:30pm.

The residents of Bergenfield take pride in their borough's invaluable emergency services. The Police Department, Fire Department and the Volunteer Ambulance Corporation are all vital parts of the community. There are 46 police officers in the department overall, as of 2010. They are accountable for all phases of monitoring, patrolling, and protecting all of the residents in the borough. In 2010 the crime rate was 9.4 percent.

The Bergenfield Fire Department was created in 1905 and has three self-governing fire companies and a fulltime staff. Along with the police they will promptly respond to all fire emergency calls.

• General Bergenfield Details

Bergenfield Borough is located Bergen County, United States. It is approximately 20 miles away from New York City. Bergenfield was created from segments of Englewood and Palisades Twp on June 25, 1894.

In 2010 Bergenfield was ranked as the 211th best place to live in New Jersey in New Jersey Monthly Magazine. It was listed as the 231st best place to live in the magazine's 2008 issue.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Bergenfield's entire region is 2.885 square miles. In 2010 the median home sales price was $310,000, which is on par with the reported average yearly property taxes of $8,424.
It was reported that the median household income for residents in Bergenfield is $62,172. For a family the average income was $71,187. Males showed a median income of $42,074, while females reportedly earned an average of $35,137. In 2008 the jobless rate was 4.1 percent.

There are seven public schools in the Bergenfield school district. The Roy W. Brown Middle School serves students in grades six through eight. The Lincoln School, Hoover School, Jefferson School, Washington School, and Franklin School are all serving students in Kindergarten through fifth grades. Lastly, The Bergenfield High School is for students in ninth through twelfth grades. There are some private school options as well within the borough of Bergenfield. The three schools are the Transfiguration Academy for grades kindergarten through fourth. The Bergenfield Montesorri Early Learning Center and the Up and Growing School are only for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten age students. While there are no colleges within the borough of Bergenfield, there are several located within the vicinity. Farleigh Dickinson University is only three miles away in Teaneck, NJ.

In 1941 The Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. was incorporated. This is a volunteer association, which is completely separate from the Bergenfield Fire Department. They are supported by donations from the public and do not bill the people they help and serve. All volunteers are certified emergency medical technicians and members of the New Jersey State First Aid Council, and all are capable in providing basic life support. They will also assist Bergenfield's neighboring towns such as Teaneck, Dumont, and New Milford with their emergencies.

Lawyer for Englishtown Arrests & Tickets

We have offices in Freehold and Middlesex County, both only minutes from the Englishtown Court. I have handled many cases there and can advise you of the best course of action if you have a case pending there. Give us a call anytime to discuss your matter.

Englishtown Traffic Court & Police Dept.

In 2010, the Englishtown Police Department consisted of 8 full-time law enforcement employees, six of which are police officers. There were 25 major crimes registered by the NJ State Police Uniform Crime Unit. The crimes reported consisted of 1 rape, 1 robbery, 2 assaults, 4 burglaries, and 6 cases of police force. There were no homicides, prejudice crimes or cases of domestic violence.

The Englishtown Municipal Court is located in the Municipal Building 15 Main Street, Englishtown, New Jersey 07726. The Honorable Judge James M. Newman holds evening court sessions on the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 5:00 pm. The Englishtown Court Administrator is Rosemary O'Donnell, the Deputy Court Administrator is Mary Kennedy, and the Violations Clerk is Lisa Langlois. The court's phone number is (732) 446-4457. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Information on Englishtown NJ

Englishtown, New Jersey is located in Monmouth County approximately 60 miles from New York City. Formed from sections of Manalapan Township in 1888, Englishtown is completely surrounded by Manalapan. The borough has a current population of 1,847 according to the 2010 United States Census report.

A historic building called The Village Inn, is located in Englishtown. In 1726 during the Battle of Monmouth, George Washington had written a letter to court martial another General Charles Lee in the dining room of this house. By 1766 the Village Inn became a tavern and bar. In the 1800's a two-story renovation was added and is now a part of the Battleground Historical Society.

The closest major airport is Newark International, but there are two small local airports close to Englishtown that provide limited short flights to nearby areas, The Old Bridge Airport and the Mar Bar L Farms Municipal Airport. While Raceway Park is technically located in Old Bridge Township, locals consider it to be in Englishtown. Located next to the Old Bridge Airport is Old Bridge Raceway Park which is an auto racing on the border of Englishtown. The park has two dragstrips, three motorcross tracks, a road course track, go kart racing track, and an autocross track.

There are no public or private schools located in Englishtown. Residents attending public schools go to the schools in the Manalapan-Englishtown regional School District. Preschoolers attend the John I. Dawes Early Learning Center. Clark Mills, Taylor Mills, Lafayette Mills, Milford Brook are for students in grades first through fifth. Pine Brook is for students in sixth grade only. For grades seventh and eighth students attend Manalapan-Englishtown Middle School. High School age residents attend Manalapan High School. While there are no colleges or universities located within the borough of Englishtown, there are many choices nearby such as Rutgers University in New Brunswick or Princeton University in Princeton.

In 2010, 34.62% of Englishtown residents age 25 and over completed High School, about 30% had some College or an associates degree. 14.86% had received their bachelors degree versus the 20.65% of those who earned it statewide. Those with a graduate degree were 6.81% versus the 12.05% statewide.

Lawyers for Demarest Drug Possession & Motor Vehicle Cases

If you have a court date in Demarest for marijuana possession, drunk driving or any traffic ticket, call now for help. We represent clients throughout Bergen County against all kinds of criminal and motor vehicle charges.

Demarest Municipal Court Info

The Demarest Municipal Court is located at 118 Serpentine Rd.
Demarest, NJ 07627. The Honorable Judge Brian K. Bernstein holds evening court sessions on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. The Demarest Court Administrator is Antionette Ceccon. The court's phone number is (201) 768-1160. The office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.

General Demarest Information

Demarest is located in Bergen County New Jersey. The Borough of Demarest was created in 1903 from sections of the Townships of Harrington and Palisades. Demarest is a relatively small town, consisting of 2.08 square miles. As of the 2010 United States Census Report, it was home to 4,881 people and 1,403 families. The population concentration was at about 2,340 persons per square mile. Demarest is only a short driving distance away from New York City, which is about twenty miles away. The George Washington Bridge is approximately nine miles away making it easy for Manhattan commuters.

Demarest is a serene and quiet community and home to the famous Peace Site Gazebo located at the Duck Pond in the Tenakill Brook section of town. Residents of Demarest looking to incorporate more peacefulness within the park built the Peace Site Gazebo in 1986. The community takes pleasure in preserving and protecting the area and its surroundings. It is a unique park with many areas of recreation for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Demarest prides itself in its volunteers who help make the town a compassionate and safe community. The Demarest Volunteer Fire Department has been around since 1894 and is still in operation. In 1961 the Demarest Volunteer Ambulance Squad started and has proven to be a very valuable asset to the community. In 1964 The Demarest Public Library Association was established and the library is located in the old Methodist Church building on Hardenburgh Avenue.

According to the United States 2010 Census Report, there was a decrease in the White population from 77.28% in 2000 to 70.2%. A large increase was reported for the Asian population, from 20.25% to 26.4%. In 2000, almost 4.0% of the residents acknowledged their heritage as Japanese. Data showed that this is the second highest of any town in the state of New Jersey.

There are four public schools in the Demarest Public School System. The County Road School is for students in Kindergarten and first grades. The Luther Lee Emerson School is for grades two through four. The Demarest Middle School is for students in grades fifth through eighth. Demarest's High School age residents attend grades ninth through twelfth at the Northern Valley Regional High School. Students from the nearby towns of Closter and Haworth also attend this High School. In the New Jersey Monthly Magazine's September 2010 Top Public High Schools article, Northern Valley Regional High School was ranked the 14th public high school in New Jersey out of 322 schools statewide. The school had previously been ranked 9th in 2008 out of 316 schools.

Lawyers for Helmetta DWI & Drug Arrest

Very few drug possession and drunk driving charges are made in Helmetta. Helmetta is one of the smallest towns in the state, and the municipal court meets only once a month. This can cause some cases to take longer to resolve than if they were in a different court. If you have been arrested in Helmetta, give us a call for help.

Helmetta Municipal Court Details

The Helmetta Municipal Court is located at 51 Main Street Helmetta New Jersey 08828. The Honorable Judge Thomas F.X. Foley, P.J.M.C. holds court sessions in the evening on the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00pm. The Court Administrator is Susan Slavicek. The court's phone number is (732) 521-4946 which office hours from 9:00am until 2:00 pm.

Facts on Helmetta Borough

Located in Middlesex County, New Jersey, Helmetta is a small borough with a population of 1,825 according to the 2000 United States Census report. Founded by George Washington Helme in the 1800's, Helmetta was formally created from sections of East Brunswick in 1888. It is approximately 40 miles from New York City. Monroe, Spotswood and Jamesburg are it's neighboring towns. Main Street is the main road in Helmetta and will lead you to these towns as well. The New Jersey Turnpike is easily accessible having an entrance in nearby Monroe Township.

Helmetta has one interesting landmark located in what is know known as the G.W. Helme Snuff Mill District. It is a huge deserted building, which was once the Helme Products Inc. Plant. The mill started manufacturing snuff in the 1880's. By the early 1900's the mill grew to be the leading snuff mill. A company called Swisher International bought the mill in 1993 and then moved the business to West Virginia. The mill has been dormant and inactive since the move. The G.W. Helme Snuff Mill District includes the mill itself, the St. George Episcopal Church, the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, and the Helmetta Pond. In February of 1980 the district was listed to the New Jersey Register of Historic Places.

Irish is the most common ancestry of people currently residing in Helmetta with 22% of residents having that heritage. Right behind the Irish are the Italians, having 20% of residents of that descent. Other residents are 18% German, 17% Polish, 6.6% Hungarian, and 5.8% English. As per the 2000 census, the racial and ethnic makeup was 93.15% White, 5.32% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.41% each African American and Asian. At the moment, there are 166 residents born in foreign countries but residing in Helmetta. This represents 9.1% of all the population versus 17.5% statewide.

According to the 2000 Census Report, the average income of families living in Helmetta was $64,659. Males had an average income of $47,604 and females had a little less at $33,929.

Helmetta does not have it's own public school district. Students from Helmetta may attend Spotswood Public Schools, as do students from Milltown as well. There is only one private school in Helmetta for Pre-Kindergartners. While there are no colleges or universities within Helmetta there are many nearby such as Rutgers University, which is about 9 miles away in New Brunswick, Princeton University is approximately 13 miles away and Middlesex County College is only 10 miles away.

Defense Attorney for Allentown NJ DUI

The Allentown Municipal Court has jurisdiction over all drunk driving arrests made in that town. A small compact borough, Allentown roads mostly limit speed to 25 miles per hour. This results in a relatively high number of traffic stops given the size of the town. If a police officer believes that he or she has "probable cause" that you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol after stopping your vehicle, they may place you under arrest. Give us a call to see how an Allentown DWI may be defended.

Allentown Municipal Court

The Borough of Allentown Municipal Court is located at 8 North Main Street 
Allentown, NJ 08501. The Honorable Judge Bonnie Goldman holds court sessions on the first and third Wednesday of each month. The court Administrator is Rita R. Williams. The court phone number is 609-259-3151, with office hours being Monday through Friday from 9:00 until 2:00 pm. Due to the town's close proximity to the major highways I-195 and the NJ Turnpike, this court deals with numerous traffic and DWI violations.

General Allentown Info

Allentown, about 60 miles southwest of New York City, is a Borough located in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. Allentown was formed on January 29, 1889, from portions of Upper Freehold Township and borders the townships of Upper Freehold and Robbinsville.

Many historic homes and significant buildings are located in Allentown, most notably, The Imlay House, a grand mansion that is one of New Jersey's most renowned old historic homes. Located in the center of Allentown village, The Imlay House was a mansion built for John Imlay and his family in 1790. Today it is a shopper's dream filled with many shops and considered Monmouth County's best kept secret. Just behind the mansion is Heritage Park, which is both a landmark and tourist attraction. It has a jogging trail and also holds many festivals and events.

Allentown is known for it's quaint shopping area. It has small boutiques, antique and vintage shops, specialty shops, and delis and restaurants as well. A very special time to visit is during the holiday season, where you will find the town, storefronts and historic homes, decorated in Christmas lights, bows, and wreaths. Keris Tree Farm and Christmas Shop is a seasonal country shop featuring handcrafted Santas, decorations and ornaments. It is also a place where you can choose and cut your own tree and purchase many other seasonal décor.

Residents of school age attend the schools from the Upper Freehold Regional School District, along with students from Upper Freehold Township. There is the Newell Elementary School and Stone Bridge Middle School for pre-Kindergarten through eighth grades. Allentown High School, grades 9-12, has an enrollment of 1,179 students including the students that are sent there from Millstone Township.

As of the 2010 United States Census, Allentown's population was 1,828. There were 704 households: 33.7% residents had children 18 or under residing with them, 54.8% were married couples without children living with them, 12.1% had only a female householder with no male present, and 29.1% were non-families.

The census also states that the age distribution of the Allentown residents are, 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24 years of age, 22.2% from 25 to 44 years old, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The average age was 42.4 years old. According to the 2010 Census the median family income was $101,875. Males' income was approximately $75,125 versus the female income of $55,119. Roughly 1.8% of families and 1.3% of the residents were below the poverty line.

Defense Attorney for Atlantic County Criminal Charges

As a small tiny town in Atlantic County, few major criminal prosecutions begin in this town. More common are DWI charges and charges like marijuana and paraphernalia. Give us a call anytime if you have been arrested in Weymouth, New Jersey

Weymouth Crime Stats

The Municipal Court is located at 45 South Jersey Avenue, Dorothy. Phone: (609) 697-2100. Sessions: 1st and 4th Mondays at 6:30pm. Judge: Hon. William S. Cappuccio. Prosecutor: Jeffrey J. Waldman, Esq.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 24 major crimes in 2010. The resulting crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 8.8 and 0.4. There were no murders, rapes, robberies, bias crimes, or reports of police force. There occurred 1 assault, 12 burglaries, and 11 incidents of domestic violence.

Demographical Info on Weymouth - NJ

Weymouth Township was formed and incorporated in 1798, from areas of Egg Harbor Township, while the area was still part of Gloucester County. In 1837, Weymouth became a municipality in the recently-formed Atlantic County.

Its territory comprises 12.450 square miles. The population density is high and has experienced an increase between the 2000 and 2010 censuses from 2,257 to 2,715. Sixty percent of the population is rural.

As of the 2000 census, there were 623 families and 909 housing units. City-data informs that the percentage of renters is below the state average (13% versus 34%). It also quotes the 2009 median contract rent for apartments at $791 versus $035 statewide. The same source estimated the 2008 median house or condo value at $231,279 versus $364,100 statewide.

The 2006-2010 American Community Survey of the Census Bureau estimated (with a 5%-10% margin of error) that the median household income was $45,882, and the median family income was $49,800. Males had a median income 42% higher than females ($41,842 versus $29,464). The per capita income was $18,987. (All figures are in 2010-inflation adjusted dollars). Less than 5.5% of the population lived below the poverty level.

The most cited ancestries are Italian (22.0%), German (17.3%), Irish (14.4%), English (8.3%), and Polish (6.0%). The rate of foreign-born residents (20% of them from Germany) was significantly below the state average (2.6% versus 17.5%). As of the 2000 census, 91.98% of the population was White, 4.79% African American, and 3.81% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the households recounted in the 2000 census, 30.1% had minors living with them. Married couples living together represented 56.6%. Households composed of non-families and of individuals were 26.7% and 21.5%, respectively. Those headed by a female without a husband present and of a senior citizen living alone totaled 10.3% and 9.6%, respectively. Minors accounted for 24.9% and seniors for 17.1%. The median age was 39 years.

Based on the 2009 American Community Survey, of residents age 25 and over 45.1% were high school graduates (including equivalency). Those with some college or associate degree were 24.4%. Holders of a bachelor's degree and a graduate or professional degree were significantly below state levels (12.0% and 3.3% versus 20.65% and 12.05%).

The most common occupations for the population are Construction (20% males), Health care (16% females), Educational services (13% females), Public administration (8% males), Accommodation and food services (10% females and 6% males).

Defense Attorney for Gloucester City Drug & Juvenile Arrests

Located just south of Camden City, a good amount of criminal charges are filed against both adults and juveniles in Gloucester City. The town is actually a part of Camden County, so juvenile living there charged with delinquency are sent to the Superior Court in Camden for trial. Give us a call for help.

Gloucester City Court & Criminal Statistics

The Municipal Court is located at 313 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City. Phone: 856-456-3958. Sessions: Tuesdays at 8;30 a.m. Judge: William Golden. Prosecutor: Paul Dougherty.

In 2010, the Police Department consisted of 29 full-time law enforcement employees, 27 of them police officers.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 361 major crimes in 2010. The resulting crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 31.5 and 2.5. There occurred 5 rapes, 14 robberies, 10 assaults, 82 burglaries, 213 incidents of domestic violence, 29 cases of police force, and no murders or bias crimes.

City-data, which does not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, includes 232 thefts, 16 motor vehicle thefts, and 3 arsons.

General Gloucester City Information

Gloucester City was created in 1868, from the portions left over of Union Township, which was subsequently dispersed. In 1925 and 1927, additional areas from the townships of Centre and Haddon were attached. Its present territory encompasses 2.320 square miles. Sections of the city belong to an Urban Enterprise Zone that offers a sale tax rate half that of the state.

As of the 2010 census, the city had 11,456 residents. There were 2,804 families and 4,712 housing units. City-data estimated the 2009 median house or condo value at $145,976 versus $348,300 statewide. The March 2012 cost of living index was near the national average (102.1 versus 100.0).

The 2006-2010 American Community Survey of the Census Bureau estimated (with a 6%-14% margin of error) that the median household income was $52,222 and the median family income $58,825. Males had a median income 36% higher than females ($49,032 versus $36,560). The per capita income was $22,718. (All figures in 2010-inflation adjusted dollars). Less than 15.0% of the population lived below the poverty level. This percentage includes 23.2% of minors and 8.8% of seniors.

The major ancestries are Irish (42.3%), German (22.1%), Italian (18.9%), English (10.0%), and Polish (6.9%). The rate of foreign-born residents is significantly below the state average (0.9% versus 17.5%). As per the 2010 census, 90.52% of the population was White (versus 97.14% in 2000), 3.07% African American (versus 0.69% in 2000), 2.68% Asian (versus 0.68% in 2000), and 6.70% Hispanic or Latino of any race (versus 1.88% in 2000).

Of the households registered in the 2010 census, 29.4% had minors living with them. Married couples living together represented 42.3%. Households composed of non-families and of individuals were 34.0% and 27.4%, respectively. Those headed by a female without a husband present and of a senior citizen living alone totaled 15.9% and 12.9%, respectively. The median age was 36.7 years. Minors accounted for 24.5% and seniors for 12.8%.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that the percentages with a bachelor's or graduate degree were significantly below state levels (7.45% and 2.00% versus 20.65% and 12.05%). Less than 50.00% had completed high school versus 22.08% that had not. Those with some college or associate degree were 19.34%.

From 2005 to 2009, males engaged in Retail trade (15%), Manufacturing (11%), Construction (10%), and Transportation and warehousing (9%). Females work in Health care and social assistance (17%), Retail trade (17%), and Educational services (13%).

Defense Attorney for Atlantic City Drug Possession Charges

The Atlantic City Municipal Court has a very strict policy dealing with any crimes that occur in a casino. Underage gambling, marijuana possession, simple assault and other offenses that would normally be easily handled are somewhat more complicated in Atlantic City. This is why you especially need a defense attorney who understands the legal issues surrounding these cases and how they can be defended. Call anytime to discuss an Atlantic City arrest.

Atlantic City Court & Criminal Stats

The Municipal Court is located at 2715 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. Telephones: (609) 347-6833, 343-3723, 347-5508. Sessions (Criminal): Monday through Friday - 9:00am & 1:30pm; (Traffic) Monday and Wednesday - 1:30pm & 4:30pm and Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9:00am & 1:30pm. Judge: G. Bruce Ward.

In 2010, the Police Department' had 283 police officers out of 346 full-time law enforcement employees.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 4,790 major crimes in 2010 (the highest number in the county). The resulting crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 110.6 and 20.7. Murders (11), rapes (29), assaults (372), and bias crimes (7) accounted for half of these crimes in the county. There also occurred 486 robberies, 549 burglaries, 1,195 incidents of domestic violence and 346 reports of police force.

City-data, which does not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, includes 2,344 thefts, 133 auto thefts, and 13 arsons.

General Atlantic City Information

Atlantic City was formally created as a city in 1854. It is a world- renowned resort city for gambling, conventions and leisure, located on Absecond Island on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It is the only municipality in New Jersey that allows casino gaming and has 13 casino/hotels. Its Boardwalk opened in 1870 and was the first nationwide.

As per the 2010 census, it had 39,558 residents. However, it receives more than 34 million visits every year. Its territory encompasses 17.037 square miles (36.92% of which is water). As of the 2010 census, there were 20,013 housing units. City-data estimated the 2009 median house or condo value at $227,069 versus $348,300 statewide.

The 2006-2010 American Community Survey of the Census Bureau estimated (with a 4%-12% margin of error) that the median household income was $30,237 and the median family income $35,488. Male and female median incomes were $32,207 and $29,298 . The per capita income was $20,069. (All the figures are in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) Approximately 25.3% of the population lived below the poverty level. This includes 36.6% of minors and 16.8% of seniors.

The rate of foreign-born residents (12.2% from Latin America) is above the state average (24.7% versus 17.5%). As of the 2010 census, 25.65% of the population was White, 38.39% African American, 15.55% Asian (versus 10.40% in 2000), 30.45% from Hispanic or Latino of any race (versus 19.44% in 2000).

Of the households recounted in the 2010 census, 27.3% had minors living with them. There were more households composed of non-families (44.8%) and of individuals (37.5%) than of married couples living together (25.9%) and of female householders with no husband present (22.2%). Less than 14.5% had a senior citizen living alone. The median age was 36.3 years. Minors accounted for 24.6% and 12.7% for seniors.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that holders of a bachelor's or graduate degree were significantly below state levels (8.58% and 3.80% versus 20.65% and 12.05%). The percentages of those who had not completed high school versus those that had were very similar (31.90% and 33.31%, respectively).

From 2005 to 2009, most of the population engaged in Accommodation and food services (28% females and 26% males), and Arts, entertainment and recreation (21% males and 16% females).

Bergen County Criminal Record Expungements

Ever arrested in Hackensack? If so, a record of the incident likely remains scarring your criminal record. This can pose an obstacle in obtaining a job you want or securing financial aid. Give us a call to see if an expungement is possible in your case.

South Hackensack Criminal Statistics

The Municipal Court is located at 227 Phillips Ave., South Hackensack. Phone: (201) 440-1844. Sessions: 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 1:00pm. Judge: Vince A. Sicari, Esq. Prosecutor: Elsbeth Crucius, Esq.

In 2010, the Police Department had 14 police officers and 10 dispatchers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 77 major crimes in 2010. The resulting crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 32.4 and 2.5. There were no murders or bias crimes. There occurred 1 rape, 2 robberies, 3 assaults, 9 burglaries, 14 incidents of domestic violence, and 15 cases of police force.

South Hackensack - NJ - Information

South Hackensack was created as a township in 1935, substituting Lodi Township. It is a suburb of New York City. It territory covers 0.741 square miles, very densely populated with some 3,300 persons per square mile. At the time of the 2010 census, 2,378 people called it home. There were 612 families and 879 housing units.

According to City-data, 71% of residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. It also showed that the percentage of renters is above the state level (44% versus 34%). The same source cited the 2008 median contract rent for apartments at $1,227 (versus $935 statewide) and the median house or condominium value at $498,568 (versus $364,100 statewide)

.The 2006-2010 American Community Survey of the Census Bureau estimated (with a 10%-30% margin of error) that the median household income was $70,500 and the median family income $81,919. Males had a median income 65% higher than females ($55,250 versus $33,472). The per capita income was $30,777. (All the figures are in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars). Six percent of the population lived below the poverty level.

The major ancestry is Italian (42.1%) as well as the place of origin of foreign-born residents (34%). The proportion of foreign-born residents (55% naturalized) is significantly above the state average (27.2% versus 17.5%).

At the time of the 2010 census, 72.08% of the population was White (versus 82.93% in 2000), 5.34% African American (versus 2.18% in 2000), 5.30% Asian, and 33.31% Hispanic or Latino of any race (versus 15.07% in 2000).

Of the households registered in the 2010 census, 32.3% had minors living with them. Married couples living together totaled 49.0%. Households composed of non-families and of individuals were 27.5% and 21.8%. There were more made up of females without husband present than of a senior citizen living alone (16.4% versus 10.8%). Minors accounted for 22.0% and seniors for 15.9%. The median age was 39.6 years.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that the percentages with a bachelor's or graduate degree were above state levels (25.90% and 15.17% versus 20.65% and 12.05%). More than 27.00% had completed high school versus 10.46% that had. Those with some college or associate degree were 21.95%.

The most common industries for males are Construction (15%), Finance and insurance (8%), Accommodation and food services (6%), and Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%). Females work in Health care (16%), Professional, scientific and technical services (7%), Educational services (7%), and Public administration (7%).

Lawyer for Peapack Gladstone Arrests & Criminal Record Expungements

Peapack Gladstone has a very active police force that regularly makes arrests for marijuana and drug possession. Serious criminal offenses are relatively uncommon in this Somerset County town. If you have ever been charged as a juvenile or adult with any criminal violation in Peapack Gladstone, your record may be cleared through an expungement petition. Give us a call to see whether this is possible in your case. If the charges against you are still pending, we can defend you and advise on the possibility of an expungement down the road.

Peapack Gladstone Criminal Data

The Municipal Court is located at 1 School Street, Peapack. Phone: (908) 234-2250. Judge: Hon. Robert Foley. Prosecutor: Raymond Stine. .Sessions: first and third Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

The Police Department has 9 full time officers under 1 Chief, plus 1 part time officer and a civilian employee.

In 2010, the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime recorded 18 major crimes. The crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 7.0 and 0.4. There occurred 1 rape, 4 burglaries, 4 cases of domestic violence, 8 reports of police force, and no murders, robberies, assaults or bias crimes.

City-data, which does not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, includes 11 thefts, 2 auto thefts, and no arsons.

Peapack Gladstone General Information

Peapack and Gladstone Borough is composed of two separate villages, which were established as a sole municipality in 1912. Its all-land territory comprises an area of 5.8 square miles. As of the 2010 census, 2,582 persons made their home here. The 2000 census recounted 646 families and 871 housing units. City-data estimated the 2009 figure median house or condominium value at $732,314 (versus $348,300 statewide).

The March 2012 cost of living index was 28.1% higher than the national average.
Statistics from the 2000 census revealed that male median income was 34% higher than that of females ($62,446 versus $46,500). The median family income was $118,770. The median household income and the per capita income were $99,499 and $56,542, respectively. According to City-data, these had risen to $113,357 (versus $68,342 statewide) and $52,984, respectively. Less than 5.0% of the population lived below the poverty level.

At the time of the 2000 census, 94.45% of the population was White, 3.12% African American, 1.23% Asian, and 3.78% Hispanic or Latino of any race. Most residents reported their origin as German (20.2%), Italian (19.0%), Irish (17.8%), and English 14.7%. The rate of foreign-born people is lower than the state average (12.1% versus 17.5%).

Of the households registered in the 2000 census, 69.5% were composed of married couples living together. Households with minors living with them were 37.1%. Those made up of non-families and of individuals were 23.0% and 18.1%, respectively. Less than 10.0% were of a senior individual living alone. The median age was 40 years. Minors accounted for 26.0% and seniors for 12.2%.

City-data summarized the 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over as follows: 92.9% completed high school or higher; 56.9% had a bachelor's degree or higher, and 19.2% held a graduate or professional degree.

The most common occupations for males are Top executives, Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing, Other management jobs except farmers and farm managers, and Other sales and related workers including supervisors. Females work as Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers, Retail sales workers except cashiers, Child care workers, and Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors.

Paramus Criminal Arrests & Record Expungements

An arrest or criminal charge from Paramus will leave a record on your criminal history no matter what the outcome was. Many people mistakingly believe that if a matter is dismissed in New Jersey, it is automatically sealed. This is untrue. Unfortunately, you don't usually find out that the charges are still on your record until a prospective employer finds out.

Even where you were convicted of the charges, they may be expunged depending on how long ago it occurred and the rest of your record. Give me a call to inquire whether you are eligible for an expungement.

Paramus Municipal Court & Criminal Statistics

The Municipal Court is located at One Jockish Square, Paramus. Phone: (201) 201-265 2100. Judges: Hon. Anthony Gallina and Hon. David Lafferty. Court Sessions Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:30pm.

In 2010, the Police Department consisted of 113 full-time law enforcement employees, including 85 police officers.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 1,853 major crimes in 2010. The crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 70.3 (highest in the county) and 3.5. There occurred 31 robberies, 61 assaults, 81 burglaries, 131 incidents of domestic violence, 1 bias crime, 113 cases of police force (2nd in the county), and no murders or rapes.

City-data, which does not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, includes 1,631 thefts, 46 motor vehicle thefts, and 4 arsons.

General Paramus Information

The earliest recorded history of Paramus dates to 1686. It was a rural area of celery farms and dirt roads when it was incorporated as borough in 1922. Paramus is home to Bergen Community College and the Bergen campus of Berkeley College. Some attractions include the Bergen Museum of Art and Science, the New Jersey Children's Museum and four golf courses.

Although this borough is known for enforcing the most restrictive blue laws in the country, it is also one of the top retail zip codes nationwide.

Its territory covers 10.470 square miles, inhabited by 26,342 persons as of the 2010 census. There were 8,915 housing units. City-data estimated the 2009 median house or condo value at $578,499 versus $348,300 statewide. The March 2012 cost of living index was 27.3% higher than the national average.

The 2006-2010 American Community Survey of the Census Bureau estimated (with a 7%-10% margin of error) that the median household income was $104,986 and the median family income $123,848. Males had a median income 46.7% higher than females ($77,325 versus $52,702). The per capita income was $40,024. (All the figures are in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars).

The major ancestries are Italian (23.8%), Irish (14.4%), German (12.6%), Polish (6.8%), and Russian (4.2%). The rate of foreign-born residents is above the state average (25.1% versus 17.5%).

As of the 2010 census, 72.29% of the population was White, 1.42% African American, 22.28% Asian, and 7.26% Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the households registered in the 2010 census, 33.8% had minors living with them. Married couples living together represented 68.4%. Households made up of non-families and of individuals were 19.6% and 17.8%, respectively. Less than 14.0% had a senior individual living alone. The median age was 46.3 years. Minors accounted for 21.5% and seniors for 21.9%.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that holders of a bachelor's or graduate degree were above state levels (26.47% and 15.45% versus 20.65% and 12.05%). Less than 11.00% had not completed high school. Those with some college or associate degree were 21.23%.

From 2005 to 2009 males engaged in Retail trade (14%), Manufacturing (11%), Construction (9%), Professional, scientific and technical services (7%), and Wholesale trade (7%). Females worked in Health care and social assistance (20%), Retail trade (15%), and Educational services (14%). If you are arrested in Paramus, speak with a defense attorney right away.

Defense Attorney for North Arlington Court

Speak with an experienced defense lawyer before going to North Arlington Court alone! Common arrests in North Arlington include marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession. I will review all the evidence in your case and guide you through the process. In many cases, defenses are available to fight the charges against you. I can negotiate with the state on your behalf, or take your case to trial if necessary.

North Arlington Municipal Court & Criminal Info

The Municipal Court is located at 214 Ridge Road, North Arlington. Phone: (201) 955-5656. Judge: Hon. George O. Savino. Prosecutor: Damon Vespi, Esq. Sessions: Second and Fourth Thursdays.

In 2010, the Police Department consisted of 38 full-time law enforcement employees, including 31 police officers.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 200 major crimes in 2010. The crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 13.0 and 0.8. There occurred 6 robberies, 6 assaults, 54 burglaries, 74 incidents of domestic violence, 39 cases of police force, and no murders, rapes or bias crimes.

City-data, which does not consider bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, includes 114 thefts, 20 motor vehicle thefts, and 2 arsons.

General North Arlington Information

The area of North Arlington was included as part of Hudson County when it was created in 1840, but rejoined Bergen County in 1852. It was formed and established as a borough in 1896, from sections of Union Township.

This borough has less living than dead people since Holy Cross Cemetery has buried more than a quarter million persons since its construction in 1915.

Its territory of 2.623 square miles is home to 15,392 individuals as of the 2010 census. There were 6,573 housing units. City-data estimated the median house or condo value in 2009 at $383,561. It also reported that the March 2012 cost of living index was 23.3% higher than the national average.

The principal ancestries are Italian (27.4%), Irish (23.8%), Polish (11.5%), and German (8.4%). The rate of foreign-born residents is above the state average (21.7% versus 17.5%). As of the 2010 census, 82.59% of the population was White (versus 89.16% in 2000), 1.43% African American (versus 0.46% in 2000), 7.87% Asian (versus 5.61% in 2000), and 20.86% Hispanic or Latino of any race (versus 10.57% in 2000).

As per the 2000 census, the median family income was $62,483. Males had a median income 20% higher than females ($41,512 versus $34,769). The median household income was $51,787 and the per capita income $24,441. According to City-data, these had risen in 2009 to $71,516 and $34,403, respectively. About 5.0% of the population lived below the poverty level.

Of the households recounted in the 2010 census, 25.4% had minors living with them. Married couples living together represented 49.4%. Households composed of non-families and of individuals were 34.6% and 29.4%. The median age was 41.5 years. Minors accounted for 17.6% and seniors for 16.3%.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that holders of a bachelor's or graduate degree were below state levels (15.96% and 5.97% versus 20.65% and 12.05%). Less than 14.00% had not completed high school versus 39.58% that had. Those with some college or associate degree were 24.47%.

From 2005 to 2009 males engaged in Transportation and warehousing (14%), Manufacturing (12%), Finance and insurance (9%), Construction (8%), and Professional, scientific and technical services (7%). Females worked in Educational services (19%), Health care and social assistance (13%), Professional, scientific and technical services (11%), and Manufacturing (9%). Call to speak with an attorney handling North Arlington criminal charges.

Defense Attorney for New Hanover Criminal Record Expungements

If you have been arrested or convicted in New Hanover Court, give my office a call. In many cases, the charges can be challenged or reduced. If the matter is already closed, it may be possible to have the records expunged. We can answer your questions and make sure you have a complete understanding of your situation before you proceed in your case.

New Hanover Municipal Court

The Municipal Court is located at 2 Hockamick Rd., Cookstown. Phone: 509-758-7172. Judge: Denis P. McInerney, J.M.C. Prosecutor: Mark P. Tarantino, Esq. Sessions: Third Wednesdays at 10 a.m.

The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime reported 21 major crimes in 2010. The crime and violent rates per 1,000 residents were 2.8 and 0.1. The reports included 1 assault, 4 burglaries, 1 case of domestic violence, 3 incidents of police force, and no murders, rapes, robberies or bias crimes.

General Info on New Hanover

New Hanover was originally created by Royal Charter in 1723, from sections of the townships of Chesterfield and Springfield. In 1798, it was established as one of the state's first townships. The township contains two census-designated places (CDP): Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base. (A CDP is a term used by the Census Bureau in collecting and classifying data) The presence of these two military institutions is reflected in the high percentage of renters (82% versus 34%.statewide) and the proportion of adult male to female inhabitants (561 to 100).

It covers an area of 22.43 square miles, very highly populated. As of the 2000 census, 9,744 residents made their home here. There were 991 families and 1,381 housing units. City-data estimated the 2008 median contract rent for apartments at $1,259 versus $935 statewide, and the median house or condo value at $294,132.

Statistics from the 2000 census reveal that the median family income was $45,511. Males and females had similar median incomes ($26,428 versus $23,050). The per capita income was $12,140. The median household income was $44,386. As per City-data, in 2008, this had risen to $56,645. Less tan 4.0% of the population lived below the poverty line.

Germans (12.0%), Irish (11.4%), and Italians (8.6%) are the most common ancestries. As of the 2000 census, 64.13% of the population was White, 28.90% African American, 1.47% Asian, and 19.40% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The rate of foreign-born residents (50% of them naturalized) is significantly below the state average (3.4% versus 17.5%).

Of the households recounted in the 2000 census, 60.9% had minors living with them. Married couples living together represented 78.1%. Households made up of non-families and of individuals were 14.7% and 13.7%. Less than 1.0% was made up of senior residents living alone. As per City-data, the median age of males was 32.1 years and of females, 24.7. Minors accounted for 14.5% and seniors for 1.3%.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level of residents age 25 and over reveal that the percentages with a bachelor's or graduate degree were significantly below state levels (8.36% and 4.90% versus 20.65% and 12.05%). More than 18.00% had not completed high school versus 33.43% that had. Those with some college or associate degree were 35.15%.

The most common occupations for males are Other management jobs except farmers and farm managers, Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance jobs, and Other financial specialists. Females work as Child care workers, Other healthcare support workers, and Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors.

If you need an expungement in North Hanover, help is only a phone call away.