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The Passaic County Superior Court (Passaic Vicinage) sits in the Passaic County Courthouse, known as the New Courthouse, at 77 Hamilton Street in Paterson. It hears indictable crimes and restraining order hearings from Paterson, Clifton, Passaic, Wayne, and the rest of Passaic County.

Address and contact details

Passaic County Courthouse (New Courthouse)
77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Official page
NJ Courts: Passaic Vicinage

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 Passaic County Superior Court

  • njcourts.gov lists one location for the Passaic Vicinage: 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson.
  • Indictable drug charges, such as possession with intent to distribute under N.J.S.A. 2C:35-5, are prosecuted by the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office and heard here.
  • NJ Transit Main Line trains stop in Paterson, Clifton, and Passaic.

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 Passaic County Superior Court?

At the Passaic County Courthouse (New Courthouse), 77 Hamilton Street, Paterson, NJ 07505, according to njcourts.gov.

Is the Paterson Municipal Court the same as the Passaic County Superior Court?

No. The Paterson Municipal Court, at 111 Broadway, hears DWI, traffic, and disorderly persons charges from Paterson. The Superior Court, at 77 Hamilton Street, hears indictable crimes and restraining order hearings from the whole county.

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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.