Criminal Defense Attorney in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
With the help of an experienced New Jersey criminal defense attorney, you have a better chance of achieving a positive outcome if you've been summoned to appear at Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court. The Lento Law Firm has an extensive positive track record defending clients in New Jersey municipal courts, including Point Pleasant Beach. Attorney Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm Team will work to get you a favorable outcome, whether you're facing a DWI, traffic violation, or disorderly persons offense.
About Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
From its early days as a colonial settlement, the land known as Point Pleasant Beach has been considered a haven for visitors and beachgoers. Situated where the Mansquan River empties into the Atlantic, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is currently home to about 4700 permanent residents. In the wake of the devastation by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, Point Pleasant Beach has experienced much restoration, including the building of a sea wall to deter future storms.
About Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court
Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court convenes at the Municipal Building on New Jersey Avenue in downtown Point Pleasant Beach. This court deals primarily with cases concerning moving violations, DWIs, ordinance violations, and disorderly persons offenses in the borough. More serious indictable offenses are sent to the Ocean County Superior Court in Toms River.
Court Location and Contact Information:
Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court
416 New Jersey Ave.
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742
Phone: (732) 892-1118 ext. 5
FAX: 732-892-0767
Email: [email protected]
Municipal Court Judge: Robert LePore
Court Administrator: Tracey McCrystal
Why You Need an Experienced Municipal Court Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with a crime in New Jersey, even if it is a minor offense, the potential punishments—fines, jail time, probation, and a criminal record—could negatively impact your life for years to come. By enlisting an experienced attorney, however, you can increase the likelihood of obtaining more favorable results. A skillful attorney can present vital evidence of your innocence, negotiate for a lesser penalty, or even have the charge dismissed. Additionally, an experienced lawyer can help you explore other options to avoid generating a criminal record, such as applying for diversionary programs like Pre-Trial Intervention and Conditional Discharge.
Attorney Lento and the Lento Law Firm Team can represent you in all legal matters at Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court, including:
- Moving violations
- Simple assault
- Harassment
- Criminal mischief
- Disorderly behavior
- Drug crimes
- Restraining orders
- Diversionary programs
- Indictable offenses
If you are facing charges at Point Pleasant Beach Municipal Court, don't gamble with your future. Joseph D. Lento and the Lento Law Firm Team will fight hard to defend your rights and achieve a favorable resolution for you. Call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 to schedule a consultation.
