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The Newark Municipal Court, at 31 Green Street, hears DWI, traffic, and disorderly persons charges that arise in Newark. It is a short walk from our office at 3 Gateway Center.
Address and contact details
- Newark Municipal Court
- 31 Green Street, Newark, NJ 07102
- Court phone
- 973-733-6520
- Official page
- City of Newark: Municipal Court
The city lists its customer service call center as open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. The customer service window for pending cases is Room 105, and citizen complaints are filed in Room 207, both Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Court details come from the court's or municipality's official website and can change. Check your notice and call the court before you go. We are a private law firm, not the court.
What to know about the Newark Municipal Court
- The city's directory lists the municipal prosecutor (Suite 313) and the municipal public defender (Room 312) in the same building at 31 Green Street.
- A first or second DWI under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 is a motor vehicle offense, so it stays in municipal court. There is no jury; a municipal judge decides the case.
- Simple assault (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1(a)) and harassment (N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4) are usually disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offenses handled here. Anything charged as a crime (indictable) goes to the Essex County Prosecutor and the Superior Court.
Charges we defend in this court
Gillian Feehan, our Newark criminal lawyer, handles cases in this court from our office at 3 Gateway Center, 12th Floor, Suite 1230. Criminal defense consultations are free. Your consultation is with our Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. If you hire us, an attorney handles your case.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Newark Municipal Court?
At 31 Green Street, Newark, NJ 07102, according to the City of Newark. The court's customer service number is 973-733-6520.
Can I reschedule a Newark Municipal Court date?
The city says you can call its customer service call center at 973-733-6520 or visit Room 105 at 31 Green Street to schedule a court date. If you have a lawyer, your lawyer usually handles adjournment requests.
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This page provides general information about New Jersey law. It is not legal advice, and reading it or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different and no outcome is guaranteed.
