Former DWI Prosecutor in Monmouth County
If you have been arrested or charged with a criminal offense or received a traffic summons in Long Branch, The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall can assist you. Our Monmouth County DWI lawyers have experience in defending individuals in Long Branch and are prepared to defend you. We handle all criminal charges, traffic offenses, including DWI, DUI, Refusal, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving Without Insurance, and Driving While Suspended or Revoked, and ordinance violations. Our attorneys are knowledgeable and include Jonathan F. Marshall, a former prosecutor in several municipalities in Monmouth County. A lawyer with our law office is available to speak to you immediately and initial consultations are always without charge. Please do not hesitate to contact us as an attorney is available to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Long Branch is a diverse community with all of the makings of a small city. The city possesses everything from a urban area which surrounds the downtown and new jersey transit train station, to affluent waterfront residences, and almost everything in between. The town has experienced a significant renaissance over the last decade and the waterfront has undergone significant redevelopment. Pier Village, a new residential and commercial development, boasts numerous restaurants, clubs and shops. Pier Village and the surrounding developments include high end condominiums and residential rental units. The beachfront is a primary attraction to Long Branch and there is also a popular beachfront park open to the public – Seven Presidents Park. Monmouth Medical Center, one of the largest teaching hospitals, is also located in the City of Long Branch.
Long Branch is located in Eastern Monmouth County and is adjacent to Eatontown, Tinton Falls, and Ocean Twp. The major roadways in Long Branch are Route 36, Route 71, and State Highway 35.
Long Branch Municipal Court
The Municipal Court has jurisdiction to decide a traffic summons or offense, non-indictable misdemeanor criminal charges, commonly referred to as disorderly persons offenses, or an ordinance violation. The traffic summons heard in Long Branch include DWI, DUI, Refusal, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving without Insurance, or Driving While Suspended or Revoked. Disorderly persons offenses are less serious criminal charges under the New Jersey Criminal Code and although they are heard in Municipal Court, they still carry up to six (6) months in jail, fines, assessments, and possible drivers license suspension. The criminal and disorderly persons offenses decided in Long Branch’s Municipal Court often involve Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Domestic Violence, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct, Hindering Apprehension or Administration of Justice, Criminal Mischief, Trespassing, Criminal Trespass or Defiant Trespass, Shoplifting, Issuing a Bad Check, and Obstructing. Individuals suspected of committing an ordinance violation also have their cases hear in the Long Branch Municipal Court. A copy of the Long Branch Code Book can be found on the municipal website. All of the aforementioned types of cases are decided by a judge, rather than a jury, in Long Branch Municipal Court.
The Courthouse of Long Branch is located at 279 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740. The telephone number for the Court is (732) 571-6500. The Municipal Court Schedule is Tuesdays at 8:15 A.M. and Wednesdays at 3 P.M. The Judge is the Honorable George Cieri, J.M.C., and the Prosecutor is Steve Rubin, Esq. Defense lawyers and pro se litigants speak to the prosecutor in an office to the left of the courtroom.
Directions to Long Branch Municipal Court
From the Garden State Parkway: Take Exit 105 and Proceed to State Highway 36 East. State Highway 36 is also known as Joline Avenue. Proceed on State Highway 36 (Joline Avenue) to its intersection with Broadway and bear right. The Court is located on your left at 279 Broadway.
From State Highway 35: Proceed on State Highway 35 to Monmouth Mall and look for signs for State Highway 36. Proceed east on State Highway 36 and follow the directions set forth above.
We welcome the opportunity to speak to you if you require legal assistance concerning a criminal or traffic case in Long Branch. A lawyer with our law firm will be happy to speak to you and discuss your options during a free consultation. If we are retained on the case, an attorney will formulate a plan and strategy for providing you the best possible defense to your charges. You should not hesitate in contacting our law office as initial consultations with our attorneys are always free of charge.
Other Helpful Links & Information:
The Long Branch Police Department of the City of Long Branch is located at 344 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740. The number for the Long Branch Police Department is (732) 222-1000.
The website for the Township of Long Branch, which includes municipal court information is http://www.visitlongbranch.com/.
Monmouth Medical Center’s website is http://www.sbhcs.com/hospitals/monmouthmedical/.
The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, 157 Broad Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701, defends individuals charged with criminal offenses such as Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Harassment, Disorderly Conduct, Hindering, Obstructing, Trespass, and Shoplifting, and traffic offenses like DWI, DUI, Driving Without Insurance, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Reckless Driving, Leaving the Scene, in Long Branch Municipal Court, 279 Broadway, Long Branch, New Jersey 07740.
