Cresskill Criminal Defense Attorneys

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Cresskill Criminal Charges LawyerFacing criminal charges in the Cresskill Municipal Court in Bergen County? Contact us now for immediate assistance.

Avoiding a criminal conviction in Cresskill, New Jersey can save you a lifetime of problems, as a criminal record can become a significant impediment for future employment and other opportunities. If you have been charged with a criminal offense in the Borough of Cresskill, the criminal defense attorneys at the Tormey Law Firm can help you to navigate through the complex legal process ahead. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers understand the intricacies of the adjudication process in New Jersey, utilizing our extensive experience in the State’s Superior and Municipal Courts to achieve positive results for our clients. Founding attorney Travis J. Tormey and the defense team at our law firm have accumulated a lengthy list of successes defending clients in Bergen County and throughout New Jersey. If you or someone you love has been charged with a criminal offense such as marijuana possession, lewdness, or resisting arrest, or a motor vehicle violation such as DWI or driving with a suspended license in Cresskill Borough, do not hesitate to seek knowledgeable legal counsel. Contact the Tormey Law Firm at (201)-330-4979 for a free initial consultation with a Cresskill criminal defense lawyer. You can also reach out anytime online by filling out this form.

Cresskill Municipal Court Information

Cresskill is a historically important borough in Bergen County, NJ.The borough has a population of more than 8,500 people and a total area of just over two square miles. Cresskill was home to Camp Merritt, a major travelling point for more than one million American troops sent abroad to fight in World War I. The Cresskill Municipal Court is responsible for hearing criminal cases involving disorderly persons offenses, traffic tickets, and ordinance violations that occur within town limits. It does not handle indictable offenses such as aggravated assault, marijuana distribution, heroin possession, or eluding. If you have been charged with a first degree, second degree, third degree, or fourth degree crime, your case will be sent to the Bergen County Superior Court. If the charges in your case are for possession of CDS in a motor vehicle, simple assault, shoplifting, or another offense that the municipal court in Cresskill is authorized to handle, you will need the information provided below.

The Cresskill Municipal Court is located at 67 Union Avenue. The court office is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00am to 1:30pm, and Thursday from 12:00pm to 4:30pm. The court office can be contacted directly at 201-569-7636.

For more information on the Cresskill Municipal Court, please visit their website.

  • Hon. Allen M. Bell is the Judge
  • Gina Calogero is the Prosecutor
  • Craig Ferdinand is the Court Administrator

Directions to Cresskill Municipal Court:

From Tappan Zee Bridge:

Follow exit to Palisades Interstate Parkway South. Exit #2 (Alpine) to traffic light.Turn left onto Route 9W to and proceed to second traffic light. Turn right onto Hillside Avenue and follow through the town of Cresskill, through traffic light, and across railroad tracks.

From Garden State Parkway:

GSP North to Exit 165 (Oradell/Ridgewood); follow signs for Oradell; follow Oradell Avenue to the end; turn right, proceed to second traffic light. Turn left onto Milford Avenue and follow to end. Turn left onto Washington Avenue to first traffic light. Turn right onto Grant Avenue and continue downhill. Continue on Union Avenue.

From Rte 287:

Route 208 to Route 4 East to Garden State Parkway (follow above directions).

From Route 80 East:

Stay in local lanes (Route 80 merges with NJ Turnpike (Rte 95)). You will see signs for the NJ Turnpike South (DO NOT GET OFF HERE). Follow signs for Teaneck and Leonia. Exit at #70A for Teaneck. Go through first bank of lights. Turn right at major intersection (Teaneck Road); continue north (road name changes to Washington Avenue as you enter town of Bergenfield). Continue north and enter the town of Dumont. At Dumont’s main intersection, turn right onto Madison Avenue. Continue to traffic circle, go ¾ around circle, heading north on Knickerbocker Road; go to first traffic light. Turn right onto Grant Avenue and continue downhill. Continue on Union Avenue.

NOTE: You may also use exit 80 onto the Garden State Parkway North and follow those directions listed above.

From New Jersey Turnpike:

After toll booths, follow signs for Fort Lee, Leonia and Teaneck keeping right on local lanes (not express lanes to George Washington Bridge). Follow signs for Teaneck Only. This will take you to Route 80 merge – stay on this for a very short time until you see sign for TEANECK; exit at #70A for Teaneck. Go through first bank of lights. Turn right at major intersection (Teaneck Road); continue north (road name changes to Washington Avenue as you enter town of Bergenfield). Continue north and enter the town of Dumont. At Dumont’s main intersection, turn right onto Madison Avenue. Continue to traffic circle, go ¾around circle, heading north on Knickerbocker Road; go to first traffic light. Turn right onto Grant Avenue and continue downhill. Continue on Union Avenue.

From New York City via George Washington Bridge:

Exit GWB onto the Palisades Interstate Parkway (north) to Exit 2 (Alpine). Exit #2 (Alpine) to traffic light. Turn left onto Route 9W and proceed to second traffic light. Turn right onto Hillside Avenue and follow through the town of Cresskill, through traffic light, across railroad tracks and bear right onto Grant Avenue. Continue on Union Avenue.

Other Helpful Links and Information About Cresskill NJ

  • Cresskill Borough Website
  • The Cresskill Police Department is also located at 67 Union Avenue, behind Borough Hall off of Dogwood Lane. The department can be contacted at 201-568-1400. For more information on the Cresskill Police Department, please visit their website.

Contact a Cresskill Shoplifting Lawyer for a Free Consultation

If you have been arrested in Cresskill, New Jersey, ensure you know and understand all of the ways you may be able to have your charges dismissed. There are defense strategies and diversionary programs that a knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer can explain and use to help you. To discuss your specific case, please contact us anytime at (201)-330-4979 for a free consultation, or use our online contact form. An experienced Cresskill criminal defense lawyer will be happy to provide you with a consultation via phone or schedule an appointment to meet with you in person.


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