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An East Orange DWI or disorderly persons charge is heard at 221 Freeway Drive East, not at City Hall. A felony arrest there is reviewed by the Essex County Prosecutor's Office in Newark, the same city as our office.

East Orange's municipal court does not sit in City Hall. The city lists City Hall at 44 City Hall Plaza and the court at a separate building, 221 Freeway Drive East, so people who go to the wrong building can lose time on their court date. We take East Orange cases from our only office, in Newark.

Who handles a East Orange case

  • Officers of the East Orange Police Department make most arrests in the city.
  • The city names Marvin Braker as chief judge and Erika Natson as court administrator on its court page.
  • If the charge is indictable, the Essex County Prosecutor's Office decides whether to present it to a grand jury.

East Orange Municipal Court

Address
221 Freeway Drive East, East Orange, NJ 07018
Court phone
973-266-5300
Official page
City of East Orange: Municipal Court
Court days
Monday to Thursday (NJ Judiciary list)
Office hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (NJ Judiciary list)
  • The court keeps its own website, eomc.org, which lists the same address and phone, 973-266-5300.
  • The city's court page links a "Your day in court" guide (PDF) for first-time visitors.
  • Payable tickets can be paid on NJMCdirect; a DWI or criminal complaint cannot be paid online.

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

Is the East Orange Municipal Court at City Hall?

No. The city lists the court at 221 Freeway Drive East, East Orange, NJ 07018, and City Hall at 44 City Hall Plaza. Go to the address on your notice.

Who prosecutes a felony charge from East Orange?

The Essex County Prosecutor's Office. The case is heard in the Essex County Superior Court in Newark, not in East Orange.

Can I pay an East Orange DWI ticket online?

No. A DWI under N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 requires a court appearance. Only tickets marked payable can be paid on NJMCdirect.

Sources

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.