Criminal Defense Attorney in Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Have you been summoned to appear at Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court? Are you facing a disorderly persons offense, ordinance violation, or DWI charge? If so, don't try to face the judge on your own. A New Jersey criminal defense attorney with municipal court experience can improve your odds of receiving leniency with a desirable outcome. Attorney Joseph D. Lento has many years of experience defending clients in New Jersey's municipal courts, including Little Egg Harbor.
About Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey
Deriving its name from the many seagull nests first noted by Dutch explorers who discovered this area in the 1600s, Little Egg Harbor Township is a waterside community along the Jersey Coast in Ocean County. While remaining rural for many years, recent developments along the harbor and marsh areas have resulted in a population boom for this township, currently hosting about 20,700 permanent residents (and many more who come to their vacation homes in this area during the summer months).
About Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court
Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court convenes at the Municipal Building on Radio Rd. The jurisdiction of this court is limited to matters associated with traffic citations, DWI and local ordinance violations, as well as disorderly persons offenses. Indictable offenses are transferred to Ocean County Superior Court in Toms River. Under a shared services agreement, Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court also hears cases for nearby Eagleswood Township.
Court Contact Info:
Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court
665 Radio Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
Phone: (609)296-7241
Fax: (609)294-1068
Email: [email protected]
Municipal Court Judge: Damian G. Murray
Court Administrator: Alina Bertram
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Why a Municipal Court Defense Attorney Can Get You a Better Result
In New Jersey, representing yourself in municipal court is never a wise decision—even for minor offenses. Doing so increases the likelihood of a conviction, which could result in hefty fines, probation, jail time, and a damaging criminal record that can impact your life for years. To make sure you get the best possible outcome in a municipal court case, hire an experienced defense attorney to represent you. A good attorney can present evidence to exonerate you, negotiate for lesser charges, and possibly get the charge dismissed entirely. Your attorney can also explore other options with you for clearing your record, including diversionary programs like Pre-Trial Intervention or Conditional Discharge, for which you may be eligible.
Mr. Lento and his team can help defendants with all court-related matters at Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court, including:
- Traffic violations
- DWI
- Harassment
- Simple assault
- Minor drug offenses
- Disorderly behavior
- Criminal mischief
- Petty theft
- Restraining orders
- Diversionary programs
- Indictable offenses
Don't take chances when it comes to your future. If you're facing a court date at Little Egg Harbor Township Municipal Court, protect yourself by hiring an experienced attorney who can serve and defend your interests. Call the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 for help with your case today.
