Haddonfield NJ Criminal Attorneys
Haddonfield, which is well-known to be one of the more affluent towns in Camden County, sees a significant amount of criminal activity. For those individuals, whether residents or visitors of Haddonfield, who are arrested and charged with a disorderly persons offense, petty disorderly offense, traffic violation, DWI or municipal ordinance violation, you will be required to appear before the Haddonfield Municipal Court. These types of charges typically include things like speeding, reckless driving, driving while intoxicated, simple assault, marijuana possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, harassment, shoplifting and criminal mischief, just to name a few. For more serious criminal felony offenses, you matter will be forward to the Camden County Superior Court in Camden.
If you or a loved one were arrested or issued a ticket with a mandatory court date at the Municipal Court in Haddonfield, Proetta & Oliver is a criminal defense law firm that can help. Our criminal trial attorneys have represented countless individuals before municipal courts, superior courts and federal courts during our careers. If you would like to speak to one of our firm’s partners, please contact our office today at (609) 832-3202. We can be reached 24/7 for your convenience and we will gladly discuss what we can do to assist you in your pending matter.
Do I Need a Lawyer for Haddonfield Municipal Court?
Whether or not you “need” an attorney for your upcoming court date in Haddonfield will depend on a lot of different things like the nature/severity of your charges, your prior criminal record, whether any civil damages could be triggered by a guilty plea, etc. For simple traffic tickets like careless driving or a borough ordinance violation for public disturbance, the need for an attorney is not nearly as high as for criminal charges or Driving While Intoxicated charges. Depending upon the nature of your charges, you could be facing penalties ranging anywhere from a mere fine of only $50 up to six (6) months in the Camden County Jail and a permanent criminal record. The best way to determine whether or not you would be well-served by hiring a Haddonfield Criminal Lawyer, contact an attorney to discuss what penalties and realistic consequences you are facing.
Haddonfield Municipal Court Contact Information
Court Location:
Audubon Municipal Complex, 606 W. Nicholson Road, Audubon, New Jersey 08106
Court Schedule:
Mondays at 9:00 p.m.
Phone Number:
Phone – 856.547.0712 & Fax: 856.310.0825
Chief Judge:
Honorable Charles Shimberg, J.M.C.
Prosecutor:
Steven Peterson, Esq.
Court Administrator:
Jean L. Phillips, C.M.C.A.
Haddonfield NJ Criminal Statistics
In the past two years, the local law enforcement in Haddonfield have issued a fairly high number of criminal charges. Between 2017-2019, roughly 400 criminal complaints have been filed and nearly 1800 traffic tickets were issued. With major attraction points and roadways (like Kings Highway), it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the Haddonfield Municipal Court remains so active, considering the limited size of the town. For more information the Haddonfield Borough, please click the link.
Haddonfield NJ Simple Assault Defense Lawyer
Proetta & Oliver is a criminal defense firm composed of attorneys who have dedicated their entire careers to the practice of criminal law. We have represented clients facing charges including unlawful possession of a weapon, heroin distribution, cocaine possession, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a minor, terroristic threats, theft by deception and temporary restraining orders. Firm Partner and former Deputy Attorney General, William C. Fay, IV, Esq, heads our Camden Criminal Practice Group and will gladly consult with you or your loved ones during these trying time. Call (609) 832-3202 for your free initial consultation.
