New Providence Criminal & Traffic Offenses
Criminal Defense Lawyer & Former Prosecutor
Just inside New Jersey’s Watchung Mountains lies a little slice of suburban heaven called New Providence. Known for its superb school system, beautiful homes, and fine restaurants, New Providence is not immune from occasional criminal behavior.
The lawyers at The Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall know simple mistakes can sometimes have serious legal ramifications. Our criminal defense attorneys include a former municipal Prosecutor and represent individuals arrested and charged with all motor vehicle violations and criminal offenses, including DWI and Possession of Marijuana, in New Providence.
Every lawyer at our firm utilizes their experience in representing individuals who have received a traffic summons or criminal complaint in New Providence and make sure that cases get the attention they deserve. Indeed, even offenses which many would view as “minor” in nature, can cause unwanted results, such as difficulty obtaining employment, increased insurance premiums, and/or license suspension.
We therefore view a knowledgeable defense attorney as a must for anyone charged with a municipal court offense. If you have been arrested in New Providence, NJ, call our office for a free initial consultation. A lawyer from our law firm is available to speak to you immediately.
New Providence Municipal Court
Generally, the New Providence Municipal Court hears what are known as “non-indictable” misdemeanor charges known as disorderly persons offenses. Nonetheless, a conviction for a criminal offense of this nature carries up to six (6) months of incarceration and a criminal record. Certain disorderly persons offenses are charged more regularly in New Providence including Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Harassment, Simple Assault, Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief and Resisting Arrest. The traffic offenses which we encounter in New Providence are DWI, Driving Without Insurance, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Careless Driving and Reckless Driving. The criminal defense lawyers at our firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, are available around the clock to go over any of these charges with you. The initial consultation is free.
The New Providence Municipal Court is located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, New Jersey 07974. The court’s telephone number is 908-665-1454. The presiding judge is the Honorable Donald Bogosian and the Court Administrator is Macrina Carra.
Directions to New Providence Municipal Court
Directions to New Providence Municipal Court: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 141. Take first exit to make a “U”turn and follow signs to Route 78 West. Take 78 West to Exit 43. Follow the exit ramp, which will place you on Diamond Hill Road. Take Diamond Hill Road to the end of the roadway. After the second light, the name changes from Diamond Hill Road to Union Avenue. Union Avenue ends at Springfield Avenue. Turn right and continue for approximately 2 miles though the center of New Providence. Turn left onto Academy Street. Municipal Center is on the right.
If you have been arrested or charged in New Providence with a municipal, traffic or criminal offense, do not hesitate in calling our office to speak with one of our criminal defense attorneys. A lawyer will happily discuss the law, the charges, your arrest, and answer any further questions you have. Our criminal attorneys are always eager to speak with prospective clients.
The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, 216 North Avenue East, Cranford, NJ 07016, defend individuals who have been charged or arrested for criminal offenses of Possession of Drugs and Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Harassment, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, or received a traffic summons for DWI, Driving Without Insurance, Driving While Suspended or Revoked, Leaving the Scene, and Reckless Driving, in New Providence Municipal Court, 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, New Jersey 07974.
