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Bloomfield sets DWI cases for a Wednesday 1:00 p.m. session in Room 227 of the Law Enforcement Building, 1 Municipal Plaza. If the charge is a crime rather than an offense, the Essex County Prosecutor takes it to the Superior Court in Newark.

Bloomfield's court administrator writes on the township site that it is the 16th largest municipal court in New Jersey and the 3rd largest in Essex County, and that heavy volume can make it hard to reach by phone. The court runs a dedicated DWI session on Wednesday afternoons. We take Bloomfield cases from our only office, in Newark.

Who handles a Bloomfield case

  • The court sits in the Law Enforcement Building, which also houses the Bloomfield Police Department.
  • The township names Wilfredo Benitez as chief judge, Vincent Pirone as judge, and a chief municipal prosecutor and public defender for the court.
  • Indictable charges are handled by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office.

Bloomfield Municipal Court

Address
1 Municipal Plaza, Law Enforcement Building, 2nd Floor, Room 227, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Court phone
973-680-4078
Official page
Township of Bloomfield: Municipal Court
Court days
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday (township)
Office hours
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (township)
  • Sessions listed by the township: Monday 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.; Wednesday 10:00 a.m. (virtual) and 1:00 p.m. (DWI); Thursday 10:00 a.m. (virtual).
  • The township's court date request form says DWI (39:4-50), driving while suspended (39:3-40), and some other charges cannot be resolved by plea by mail.
  • Court email listed by the township: bloomfieldcourt@bloomfieldtwpnj.com.

Court details can change. Confirm with the court before you go.

For indictable crimes and restraining orders, read our Essex County Superior Court guide.

Frequently asked questions

When does Bloomfield hear DWI cases?

The township lists a DWI session on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Your notice gives your actual date and time.

Can I plead guilty by mail to a Bloomfield DWI?

No. The township's form says DWI (39:4-50) and driving while suspended (39:3-40) do not qualify for plea by mail.

Why is the Bloomfield court hard to reach by phone?

The court administrator says on the township site that the court is one of the busiest in the state and the 3rd largest in Essex County. Email is listed as another way to reach it.

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