Criminal Defense Attorney in Shrewsbury Township, NJ
Facing charges for DWI, local ordinance breaches, or a disorderly person offense at Shrewsbury Township Municipal Court? Your best hope of a favorable outcome is to hire a New Jersey criminal defense attorney with municipal court experience. The Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team is highly experienced in defending clients throughout New Jersey's municipal court system, including Shrewsbury Township. We will implement every strategy and resource at our disposal to achieve the best possible result for your case. Reach out at 888-535-3686 or complete our online form.
Shrewsbury Township, NJ: An Overview
Not to be confused with the nearby borough of the same name, Shrewsbury Township is a small municipality in western Monmouth County. When it was first established in the late 1600s, Shrewsbury Township was one of the largest townships in New Jersey, covering roughly 1000 square miles. As the years progressed and more municipalities formed and broke off from it, the township was reduced in size to less than one square mile, now making it the smallest municipality in the state by land area. Today, Shrewsbury Township serves as home to about 1000 residents within the greater suburban corridor of New York City.
Shrewsbury Township Municipal Court
Under a shared services agreement, Shrewsbury Township Municipal Court cases are heard in Red Bank Municipal Court. This court addresses minor offenses such as local ordinance violations, traffic tickets, and disorderly persons offenses. More severe cases are escalated to Monmouth County Superior Court in Freehold Borough. The Municipal Judge has the authority to issue emergency temporary restraining orders during non-business hours, including weekends and holidays, when the Superior Court is closed.
Municipal Court Contact Information:
Shrewsbury Township Municipal Court/Red Bank Municipal Court
90 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ 07701
Telephone: (732) 530-2716
Fax: (732) 530-7186
Judge: Frank LaRocca
Court Administrator: Cathleen Gerber
Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
The Importance of Hiring an Attorney for Municipal Court
Although municipal courts handle mostly minor offenses, the repercussions of conviction for any crime in New Jersey can be significant, including potential jail time, fines, probation, and a lasting criminal record. Representing yourself in municipal court increases your risk of getting a more severe penalty. By hiring a New Jersey criminal defense attorney familiar with municipal court procedures, you can significantly reduce these risks. The Lento Law Firm's Criminal Defense Team can negotiate with the prosecution and judge for lighter penalties, charge reductions, or even case dismissals. Additionally, a skilled attorney can pursue alternative resolutions like Pre-Trial Intervention or Conditional Discharge to get the charges against you ultimately dismissed and avoid a criminal record.
If you are scheduled to appear at Shrewsbury Township Municipal Court, the Lento Law Firm can provide assistance with:
- Traffic infractions
- DUI charges
- Simple assault
- Criminal mischief
- Harassment
- Disorderly conduct
- Drug-related offenses
- Restraining orders
- Diversionary programs
- Indictable offenses
Don't risk your future or a potential criminal record by attending Shrewsbury Township Municipal Court without legal representation. Contact the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686 or fill out our online form.
