Criminal Defense Attorney in Magnolia, NJ
If you have been summoned to appear in Magnolia Municipal Court for a disorderly persons offense, DWI or traffic violation, or to face criminal charges, it's important to have an attorney on your side who knows how the local municipal courts operate. Attorney Joseph D. Lento is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney with a great track record of success in representing defendants in Magnolia, NJ. Attorney Lento can improve your chances for a favorable outcome, whether you're contesting an unfair traffic ticket or facing possible jail time for a criminal charge or disorderly persons offense.
About Magnolia, New Jersey
Located in central Camden County, about 13 miles southeast of Philadelphia, the land now called Magnolia was first settled by Quakers in the late 1600s. Today, this small borough is home to about 4500 people on just under one square mile of land. Residents enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle here with close proximity to much natural beauty, but also convenient access to Interstate highways and the New Jersey Turnpike.
Magnolia Municipal Court
Magnolia Municipal Court is held at the Borough Municipal Building on West Evesham Avenue, handling primarily traffic offenses, borough ordinance violations, and criminal complaints. Most disorderly persons offenses are resolved directly in court before the judge, while more serious indictable offenses are typically transferred to the Superior Court in Camden.
Court Contact Info:
Magnolia Municipal Court
438 West Evesham Avenue
Magnolia, NJ 08049
Phone: 856-784-7134
Fax: 856-782-7445
Municipal Court Judge: Hon. Krisden McKrink
Court Administrator: Catherine Lawson
Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Why Hire an Experienced Magnolia, NJ Defense Attorney
Even if the charges you're facing are minor, you could still be sentenced to jail, probation, or fines—and any conviction will create a criminal record that could hound you for years. A good defense attorney with an understanding of the workings of municipal courts can greatly improve your chances of achieving the best outcome for your case. Your attorney may present evidence to refute the charges, negotiate for dismissal or reduction of the charges, or negotiate for lighter penalties. You might also be eligible for a diversionary program such as Conditional Discharge or Pretrial Intervention, which can help you avoid jail time and prevent a criminal record. A knowledgeable attorney can help you apply for a diversionary program. Your attorney can also work to keep potentially indictable offenses at the municipal court level which will allow a defendant a better resolution.
How the Lento Law Firm Can Help
The Lento Law Firm is able to assist Magnolia Municipal Court defendants with many court-related matters, including:
- Moving violations and traffic tickets
- DWI
- Domestic violence/restraining orders
- Simple assault
- Harassment
- Disorderly behavior
- Criminal mischief
- Drug crimes
- Indictable offenses (e.g., Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Firearm Charges)
Call a Magnolia Criminal Defense Lawyer Today
Let attorney Joseph D. Lento help improve your prospects of a favorable outcome at Magnolia Municipal Court. Call 888-535-3686 to learn more about how we can help with your case.
