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Somers Point Municipal Court

 

Criminal Defense Attorney in Somers Point, NJ

Do you face criminal charges at Somers Point Municipal Court? An experienced lawyer can work to reduce your penalties or even get your charges dropped. Joseph D. Lento is a New Jersey criminal defense attorney with extensive experience representing clients in New Jersey municipal courts, including Somers Point. Attorney Lento can help you achieve a better outcome for your case, regardless of whether you are facing a moving violation, DWI, or disorderly persons offense.

About Somers Point, New Jersey

Situated on the banks of Great Egg Harbor Bay, the City of Somers Point was first settled by John Somers in 1693, making it the oldest European settlement in Atlantic County. Today, the city is home to about 10,000 people, offering easy access to many Jersey Shore destinations as well as boating and fine dining along the bay.

About Somers Point Municipal Court

Located in City Hall in the downtown area, Somers Point Municipal Court primarily deals with traffic tickets, ordinance violations, and disorderly persons offenses within city limits. Indictable crimes may also have their initial hearings in this court before being sent to the Superior Court of Atlantic County in Mays Landing for trial. When Superior Court offices are closed, the municipal judge on-call may also issue emergency restraining orders.

Municipal Court Contact Info:

Somers Point Municipal Court

Somers Point City Hall

1 West New Jersey Avenue

Somers Point, NJ 08244

Phone: 609-927-9088 Option 6

Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Municipal Court Judge: Howard Freed

Court Administrator: Margaret Wismer

How a Good Attorney Can Help You in Municipal Court

Even minor offenses can lead to probation, fines, or jail time in New Jersey, not to mention the creation of a damaging criminal record. You can reduce the odds of these negative outcomes with the help of an attorney with specific municipal court experience. A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney understands the working of the courts and can negotiate for lighter sentencing, downgraded charges, or even work to get the charges completely dropped. In many cases, a good attorney can also help you qualify for a diversionary program like Pre-Trial Intervention or Conditional Discharge, which may result in having your charges dropped with no criminal record.

The Lento Legal Firm helps clients with all legal matters at Somers Point Municipal Court, including:

  • Moving violations
  • DWI
  • Harassment
  • Simple assault
  • Disorderly behavior
  • Drug offenses
  • Criminal mischief
  • Petty theft
  • Restraining orders
  • Diversionary programs
  • Indictable offenses like robbery and aggravated assault

If you want to improve your chances of a positive outcome in Somers Point Municipal Court, get qualified legal help as soon as possible. Call the Lento Law Firm at 888-535-3686 for help with your case today.

​​​Contact The Lento Law Firm Today

When it comes to criminal defense cases, you need the right person in your corner. To learn more about how Mr. Lento can help you, call the Lento Law Firm today at 888-535-3686. or contact him online.

Office Locations
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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