Criminal Defense Attorney in Ocean Township, NJ
Appearing in Ocean Township Municipal Court for a disorderly persons offense, ordinance violation, or DWI charge is serious business and should not be taken lightly. To ensure your best chance of success before the court, you should hire a criminal defense lawyer with ample experience navigating New Jersey's municipal court systems. Attorney Joseph D. Lento is a trusted New Jersey defense attorney who has achieved excellent results for his clients in various municipal courts across the state, including Ocean Township.
About Ocean Township, New Jersey
Not to be confused with Ocean Township in nearby Monmouth County, the Township of Ocean brushes against Barnegat Bay in south-central Ocean County. Historically, this community goes locally by the name of "Waretown" after one of its earliest Quaker Baptist settlers, and to this day, most of Ocean Township's 9000 residents still refer to it as Waretown despite a failed attempt to have its name legally changed.
Ocean Township Municipal Court
Ocean Township Municipal Court convenes in the municipal complex on Railroad Avenue. The court primarily addresses traffic tickets, ordinance violations, and disorderly persons cases, while more severe indictable crimes are sent to the Ocean County Superior Court in Toms River for trial.
Court Location and Contact Information:
Ocean Township Municipal Building
50 Railroad Avenue
Waretown, NJ 08758
Phone: 609-693-3332
Fax: 609-971-9551
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Municipal Court Judge: Philip M. Miller
Court Administrator: Steven Millette
The Importance of Having Legal Representation at Ocean County Municipal Court
In New Jersey, even small offenses can have significant repercussions such as probation, fines, and jail time—not to mention a criminal record that could follow you for years to come. If you choose to take on your case in municipal court without professional legal representation, you may be likely to receive a more severe sentence. An experienced lawyer with knowledge of municipal court processes will work hard to reduce your penalties, have your charges reduced, or even get the charges dismissed. If you meet the requirements, your attorney can also help you apply for diversionary programs such as Pre-Trial Intervention and Conditional Discharge that provide an opportunity for keeping a clean record without going through prosecution.
The Lento Law Firm can help you with any of the following matters at Ocean Township Municipal Court:
- DWI
- Traffic tickets
- Simple assault
- Harassment
- Criminal mischief
- Disorderly behavior
- Drug crimes
- Restraining orders
- Diversionary programs
- Indictable offenses
If you have an upcoming court date at Ocean Township Municipal Court, your best chance of a positive outcome is to hire an attorney with a solid track record of success. Let attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm Team help you achieve a more favorable resolution to your case. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 to schedule a consultation.
