Criminal Defense Attorney in Berkeley Township, NJ
Choosing a qualified New Jersey criminal defense lawyer is your best chance at a desirable outcome if you have been summoned to appear in Berkeley Township Municipal Court. Joseph D. Lento is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney with years of experience defending those accused of charges in New Jersey municipal courts. He and his team can help you get favorable results for your case, whether you're facing a DWI, traffic violation, or disorderly persons offense.
About Berkeley Township, New Jersey
Berkeley Township is located in central Ocean County just south of Toms River. Its 42,000 residents enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle surrounded by abundant natural beauty, with more than 70 percent of its land located within the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve and bordered on the east by Barnegat Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Township land also extends to the narrow barrier island across Barnegat Bay, which includes Island Beach State Park and the Governor's Summer Mansion.
About Berkeley Township Municipal Court
Berkeley Township Municipal Court is located in the Municipal Complex on Pinewalk-Keswick Road. This court mainly deals with moving violations, DWI, ordinance violations, and disorderly persons offenses within township limits. More serious indictable offenses are sent to Ocean County Superior Court in Toms River. During weekends, holidays, and off-hours when Superior Court offices are closed, the municipal judge on call can issue emergency temporary restraining orders if necessary.
Court Location and Contact Information:
Berkeley Township Municipal Court
631 Pinewald-Keswick Rd.
Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: 732-240-6661
Fax: 732-240-0984
Municipal Court Judge: James J. Gluck
Court Administrator: Jessie Camporeale
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Municipal Court Defense Attorney
Even if you're charged with a minor offense in New Jersey, the consequences could be major if you're convicted, especially without an attorney. Possible penalties include fines, incarceration, and probation—to say nothing of a criminal record that stays with you for years to come.
An attorney with municipal court experience can improve your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome, whether it's by presenting evidence to exonerate you, negotiating for lighter penalties or lesser charges, or getting the charge dismissed altogether. In addition, a good attorney can help you to explore other ways of clearing your criminal record via diversionary programs like Pre-Trial Intervention or Conditional Discharge.
At the Lento Law Firm, we can represent you in Berkeley Township Municipal Court for any proceedings, including:
- Moving violations
- Simple assault
- Harassment
- Criminal mischief
- Disorderly behavior
- Drug crimes
- Restraining orders
- Diversionary programs
- Indictable offenses
If you're facing charges in Berkeley Township Municipal Court, choosing the right attorney can make a huge difference in the outcome of your case. Don't take unnecessary risks with your future. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 to schedule a consultation.
