Saddle Brook is a busy Bergen County township with a significant amount of traffic, particular at the intersection of the Garden State Parkway and Interstate 80. This results in a higher volume of individuals driving while intoxicated (“DWI”) than you might otherwise expect in a town measuring 2.7 square miles and having about 13,659 residents. Despite being in the bottom half in both population and size in the county, the municipality is consistently in the top ten (10) percent in terms of motorists arrested for DUI.
If you have been charged with DWI in Saddle Brook NJ, an attorney at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall has the skill set you need to effectively handle your defense. We are not only the largest team statewide in this area of law but also feature what may be the most highly trained assemblage of lawyers when it comes to driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Numerous members of our staff are former prosecutors, Alcotest certified, and qualified as instructors in field sobriety testing by the NHTSA. There is no doubt that you case would be in good hands with our firm and we welcome the opportunity to speak to you without obligation. For a free consultation, call our office anytime 24/7 at (201) 267-9895.
Charged With DUI in Saddle Brook New Jersey
Whether you were stopped by the state police or a member of the Saddle Brook Police Department, your case will be dealt with in Saddle Brook Municipal Court as long as the charge was issued within the borders of the township. The municipal court office is located at 63 Market Street, Saddle Brook, New Jersey, and is open weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Court Administrator, Christine Oravetz, and her staff can be reached by telephone during these times at 201-843-7642. Court sessions are held at 1 Memorial Drive in Lodi every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. with Honorable Deborah M. Gross-Quatrone presiding. Brian T. Giblin, Esq., is the Municipal Prosecutor. To reach the official website of Saddle Brook Municipal Court click here.
It is important that you are diligent in seeking representation. The court is directed to resolve DWI matters within 60 days so there is no room for delay if you want to arm yourself appropriately. There also is no ability to plea bargain. This makes it that much more important to hire a knowledgeable lawyer with the ability to dismember the DUI case against you. An attorney who is highly skilled can thoroughly evaluate the circumstances of the stop, the facts surrounding your testing and all of the other pertinent facts to identify a flaw that allows you to escape the mandatory penalties that apply for a first offense, second offense or third offense.
Saddle Brook NJ DUI Lawyer
The consequences of a conviction for DUI are potentially life changing. You face jail if you are a repeat offender with 180 days for a third or subsequent violation. Thousands of dollars in monetary ramifications, not to mention a license suspension without any ability for relief, apply at sentencing if you are convicted of any variety of 39:4-50 offense. The severity of these penalties warrant your investing the time and effort to speak to our uniquely equipped DWI team. A lawyer is available at (201) 267-9895 to assist you immediately.
