Criminal Defense Attorney in Audubon, NJ
If you have been summoned to Audubon Municipal Court in Audubon, NJ, for criminal charges or a disorderly person's offense, it's important to have an attorney in your corner who understands how local municipal courts work. Attorney Joseph D. Lento is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney with many years of experience and an excellent success record in helping defendants facing charges in Audubon, NJ. Whether you're fighting an unfair traffic ticket or facing possible jail time for a crime such as domestic assault, Attorney Lento offers the advantage of experience to ensure you get the best possible outcome.
About Audubon, New Jersey
Located in Camden County, NJ, about 20 minutes southeast of Philadelphia, the Borough of Audubon is home to about 9,000 people. First settled in the late 1600s, this area consisted mainly of farmland until the railroads arrived in the late 1800s, deriving its name from naturalist John James Audubon when the borough was officially organized in 1905. Today, Audubon sits among the southern suburbs of Philadelphia across the Delaware River.
Audubon Municipal Court
Audubon Municipal Court is held at the Audubon Municipal Building at 606 W. Nicholson Road, in the heart of town. This municipal court handles all local traffic infractions for the community as well as violations of municipal ordinances, civil complaints, and disorderly conduct offenses. For more serious charges in the community, defendants sometimes have an initial hearing at Audubon Municipal Court before the case is referred to the Superior Court in Camden, NJ, for further proceedings. By shared agreement, Audubon Municipal Court also provides court services for the nearby boroughs of Haddon Heights and Haddonfield.
Court Contact Info:
Borough of Audubon Municipal Bldg.
606 W. Nicholson Road, Audubon, NJ 08106
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Municipal Court Judge: Charles Shimberg
Phone: 856-547-0712
Fax: 856-310-0825
Why Hire an Experienced Audubon Defense Attorney
Even if you are charged with a minor crime, you may be fined, placed on probation, or sentenced to jail time. When facing criminal charges in Audubon Municipal Court, having a good defense attorney will ensure you receive fair representation, improving the odds for the best possible outcome in your case. Your best option is to hire an attorney with inside knowledge of the local municipal court system. A good Audubon criminal defense attorney will understand how best to present your case with the best odds of success. Depending on the circumstances behind your charges, you may also qualify for a diversionary program like Conditional Discharge, or Pretrial Intervention if the case is goes up to the Superior Court, which can help you avoid jail time and a criminal record. A good attorney can help you apply for these programs.
How the Lento Law Firm Can Help
The Lento Law Firm can help defendants in Audubon Municipal Court deal with many court-related issues, including, but not limited to:
- Traffic tickets and moving violations
- DWI
- Simple assault
- Domestic violence
- Harassment
- Criminal mischief
- Disorderly conduct
- Drug crimes
- Criminal mischief
- Identity Theft
- Felony-level indictable offenses (e.g., firearm charges, robbery, aggravated assault)
Call an Audubon Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
Joseph D. Lento is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney who helps defendants in municipal courts throughout New Jersey, including Audubon Municipal Court. Call 888-535-3686 to learn more about how we can help with your case.
