Criminal Defense Attorney in Edison Township, NJ
If you are summoned to appear in Edison Township Municipal Court, engaging a skilled New Jersey criminal defense attorney can significantly impact your case's outcome. The Lento Law Firm has an established history of successfully representing clients across the state's municipal court system, including Edison. Attorney Joseph D. Lento and his legal defense team will strive to safeguard your rights and achieve the most favorable outcome for your situation.
About Edison, New Jersey
Located in the Raritan Valley region, the Township of Edison was originally settled in the late 1600s and bore the name Raritan Township until 1954, when it changed its name to honor its most famous historical resident, inventor Thomas Edison. Today, Edison is a sprawling community and regional commercial hub in the NYC suburbs, home to about 108,000 people.
About Edison Municipal Court
Edison Municipal Court convenes in the Public Safety Wing of the Municipal Building. The court predominantly handles traffic violations, ordinance breaches, and relatively minor disorderly persons offenses within the township. More serious indictable crimes are transferred to the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick.
Court Location and Contact Details:
Edison Township Municipal Court
100 Municipal Boulevard
Public Safety Wing, Ground Floor
Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: 732-248-7328
Email: [email protected]
Municipal Court Judges: Gary M. Price (chief judge), Parag P. Patel, Dipti V. Dedhia
Court Administrator: Michelle Kasperski
The Importance of Engaging an Attorney for Edison Municipal Court
Although it may appear that the offenses addressed in a municipal court are trivial, even seemingly minor offenses can lead to severe consequences in New Jersey, such as fines and jail time—not to mention the negative impact of having a criminal record. Without appropriate legal representation, you face the risk of receiving harsher sentences for your alleged offenses. An attorney with municipal court experience can offer you the knowledge necessary to devise a defense strategy tailored to your needs. Your lawyer can skillfully navigate the system to mitigate your penalties, reduce charges, or even have the charges dismissed. If you qualify for a diversionary program like Pre-Trial Intervention or Conditional Discharge (which may result in charges being dismissed with no criminal record), your attorney can facilitate your application to maximize the likelihood of approval.
The Lento Law Firm is prepared to assist you with any court-related matters in Edison Municipal Court, including:
- Traffic infractions
- DWI
- Simple assault
- Vandalism
- Harassment
- Disorderly conduct
- Drug offenses
- Restraining orders
- Diversionary programs
- Indictable crimes
Attorney Joseph D. Lento and his team are dedicated to defending your rights in Edison Township Municipal Court and achieving the most favorable results possible. Contact the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 today.