Criminal Defense Attorney in Galloway Township, NJ
If you are charged with a crime in Galloway Township, New Jersey, and are summoned to appear at Galloway Township Municipal Court, a seasoned municipal court attorney will afford you the best chance for a favorable outcome. Joseph D. Lento, a New Jersey criminal defense attorney with a lengthy track record of success representing clients in municipal courts across the state, will work on your behalf to get the best possible result in your case.
About Galloway Township, New Jersey
Occupying more than 114 square miles of land area, Galloway Township is the largest municipality land-wise in New Jersey, offering its 35,000-plus residents a pleasant semi-rural lifestyle near in southern Atlantic County. While situated within the New Jersey Pinelands Natural Reserve, Galloway Township offers a diversity of natural beauty, from the wooded pine areas to the marshlands and the barrier islands of the Jersey Shore.
About Galloway Township Municipal Court
As of January 2022, Galloway Township Municipal Court has consolidated with the newly opened Central Municipal Court of Atlantic County, located in Mays Landing. This court primarily handles traffic tickets, ordinance violations, and other minor infractions, as well as disorderly persons offenses within city limits. Indictable offenses may have initial hearings at municipal court before being referred to Atlantic County Superior Court in Mays Landing for trial. The municipal court judge may also issue emergency restraining orders after hours or on holidays when Superior Court is not in session.
Court Location and Contact Information:
Atlantic County Government Complex
5905 Main Street
Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Phone: (609) 909-5999
Fax: (609) 909-5992
Email: [email protected]
Municipal Court Judges: Timothy P. Maguire, Michele C. Verno, Richard T. Fauntleroy, Howard E. Freed
Court Administrator: Antoinette ““Toni”” Tummon
Office Hours: Monday – through Friday 8:30 a.m. – - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Municipal Court Judges: Timothy P. Maguire, Michele C. Verno, Richard T. Fauntleroy, Howard E. Freed
Court Administrator: Antoinette “Toni” Tummon
Advantages of Hiring a Galloway Township Defense Attorney
Many times, individuals charged with crimes in New Jersey make the mistake of assuming that all they need to do is show up at their court date, and everything will work out. Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth. Even if you're facing minor offenses, you could still receive significant fines and jail time, plus the generation of a criminal record that could follow you for a long time. If you are facing charges in Galloway Township Municipal Court, an experienced attorney can help you avoid the worst of these outcomes. A good criminal defense attorney can argue your case in court, negotiate for downgraded charges (or a complete dismissal of the case), or negotiate for lenient penalties. If you qualify for a diversionary program like Pre-Trial Intervention or Conditional Discharge, this may assist you in avoiding incarceration and keeping your record clean. Having an experienced attorney assist you with the application process gives you the best odds of acceptance.
How We Can Help
The Lento Law Firm can assist Galloway Township Municipal Court defendants with all court-related issues, including but not limited to:
- Moving violations and traffic tickets
- DWI
- Simple assault
- Criminal mischief
- Harassment
- Disorderly behavior
- Drug crimes
- Restraining orders
- Diversionary programs
- Certain indictable offenses (e.g., robbery, aggravated assault)
If you're being summoned to Galloway Township Municipal Court, call the Lento Law Firm today to give you the best chance at a favorable outcome. To schedule a consultation, call 888-535-3686.
