Gloucester Twp NJ Criminal Attorneys
The Gloucester Township Municipal Court is one of the busiest Municipal Courts in all of Camden County and even South Jersey. The court has jurisdiction (control) over all misdemeanor criminal offenses (disorderly persons and petty disorderly persons offenses), ordinance violations, and traffic offenses (DWI, speeding, leaving the scene of an accident) that occur within the township. Additionally, the court may exercise jurisdiction over any felony crime that is remanded back from the Camden County Superior Court after a Central Judicial Processing (CJP) Court Date. Commonly, this court hears charges involving possession of drug paraphernalia,possession of marijuana under 50 grams, simple assault, disorderly conduct, trespassing, theft and shoplifting. In the past two years alone, the court has handled almost 6,000 criminal charges and over 21,000 traffic offenses.
Do I Need a Lawyer for Gloucester Municipal Court?
Did you receive a summons with a mandatory court appearance in the Gloucester Township Municipal Court? If so, then you are likely facing fairly significant criminal or traffic charges. Contacting an experienced attorney familiar with the Gloucester Township Municipal Court can help guide you through this process. Depending on the nature of the charges, you could be facing up to six (6) months in jail or even a ten (10) year suspension of your driver’s license! Hiring the right attorney, one who knows the dynamics of the Court can make a significant difference. Proetta and Oliver is a criminal defense law firm that represents the accused throughout the area. Please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss the specifics of your particular case. For more information on the Gloucester Municipal Court, including who the Municipal Prosecutor and Judge are, please see below.
Gloucester Township Municipal Court
Location:
Municipal Complex at 1261 Chews Landing Road, Laurel Springs 08201
Court Schedule:
Traffic – Every Tuesday and first Thursday of the month at 8:30 a.m.
Criminal – Every Tuesday and first Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m.
Phone Number:
General Information – 856-228-4000 Fax- 856.232.6247
Chief Judge:
Honorable Nicholas Trabosh, J.M.C.
Prosecutors:
Chris Long, Esq. & Dan Long, Esq.
Court Administrator:
Patty Carroll C.M.C.A.
Where is Gloucester Township, New Jersey?
Gloucester Township is located in the southeastern portion of Camden County, New Jersey. It is one of the most densely populated and heavily commuted areas in South Jersey. According to the most recent census, there are nearly 65,000 residents in Gloucester NJ. Additionally, with a lot of major attractions (Camden County College & Gloucester Premium Outlets) and major roadways (Atlantic City Expressway), Gloucester Township Police are a very busy department. For more information on the Gloucester Township please checkout their website.
Gloucester NJ Marijuana Lawyers
Were you charged with a crime in Gloucester Township in Camden County, New Jersey? If you or a loved one were arrested and have a court date in the Gloucester Twp Municipal Court for charges like Marijuana Possession, CDS in a Motor Vehicle, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While Intoxicated, Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana, Shoplifting, Harassment or Simple Assault, contact the attorneys at Proetta & Oliver. Firm Partner, William C. Fay, IV, Esq., is a former Deputy Attorney General with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. If you would like to schedule a free initial consultation today then please contact us at 609-832-3202. We can be reached 7 days a week for your convenience.
