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Criminal Defense Lawyer in Jersey City, New Jersey

Defending Clients Charged with Criminal and DWI Offenses in the Jersey City Municipal Court

If you are facing a criminal charge in Jersey City, NJ, know that the consequences of a conviction can be serious. Do not delay in hiring an attorney to represent you. Alissa D. Hascup has the knowledge and experience you can trust.

Ms. Hascup represents clients throughout New Jersey who have been charged with crimes and domestic violence related offenses, including Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, and Harassment in Jersey City, Bayonne, Union City, Harrison, and Kearny. She has successfully handled thousands of cases, representing clients in both Superior Court (felony/indictable level offenses) and Municipal Court (misdemeanor/disorderly persons level offenses). She is also a former assistant county prosecutor, special deputy attorney general and municipal prosecutor. Now she is fighting for you.

Contact Alissa Hascup anytime to schedule an initial consultation, which is always provided free of charge.

Jersey City Municipal Court Information

Jersey City is a city in Hudson County, NJ. The city has a total population of over 247,000 people, making it the second most populous city in New Jersey. It is also the second largest city in New Jersey, with a total area of 21.080 square miles. The Jersey City Municipal Court is located at 365 Summit Avenue. The court office is open 8:30am-4:30pm, and the court can be contacted directly at (201) 209-6700.

For more information please visit the Jersey City Municipal Court Website:

Jersey City Municipal Court has 8 Judges:

  • Hon. Ramy A. Eid is the Presiding Judge.
  • Hon. Kelly Austin is a Judge.
  • Hon. Karen DeSoto is a Judge.
  • Hon. Cynthia D. Jackson is a Judge.
  • Hon. Armando Molina is a Judge.
  • Hon. Paul Scalia is a Judge.

Jersey City Municipal Court has a staff of administrators.

  • Wendy Razzoli is the Court Director. (201) 209-6741
  • Jennifer Drago is the Assistant Court Director.
  • Tishanda Page is the Executive Assistant.
  • Alex Jardines is the Chief Prosecutor. (201) 209-6755

Directions to the Jersey City Municipal Court

From the Newark area:

Take Routes 1 & 9 North (Pulaski Skyway; do not use Routes 1 & 9 for trucks) into Jersey City.

Take the exit for 1 & 9 North/Lincoln Tunnel/Tonnele Avenue.

At the traffic light at the end of the ramp turn right onto Tonnele Avenue.

From Tonnele Avenue turn left onto Newark Avenue. (4 blocks, 2 lights down)

Follow Newark Avenue to the second traffic light and a 3-way intersection with Summit and Hoboken

Avenues. Make a right turn onto Summit Avenue.

The Municipal Court is just past the fourth light on Summit Avenue.

From Routes 1 & 9 Southbound:

Take Routes 1 & 9 South to the Tonnele Traffic Circle.

At the circle follow the sign that reads “Park/Ride-Journal Sq.” This is the exit for Tonnele Avenue.

From Tonnele Avenue turn left onto Newark Avenue. (4 blocks, 2 lights down)

Follow Newark Avenue to the second traffic light and a 3-way intersection with Summit and Hoboken

Avenues. Make a right turn onto Summit Avenue.

The Municipal Court is just past the fourth light on Summit Avenue.

From the N.J. Turnpike:

Take Exit 14C and use the Christopher Columbus turnoff.

Coming off the ramp, follow the sign for Montgomery Street. Turn left onto Montgomery Street.

From Montgomery Street, turn right onto Summit Avenue. (approximately 7 blocks)

Proceed on Summit Avenue 4 blocks to the Municipal Court.

From the Journal Square PATH Station (walking):

The PATH Station is located between Kennedy Blvd. and Summit Avenue. Take the Summit Avenue exit (rear of station) and proceed to the south (turn right onto Summit Avenue as you exit the station).

Proceed approximately 3 blocks to the Municipal Court.

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If you are facing criminal charges in New Jersey, you want a battle-tested, aggressive criminal defense attorney on your side. Alissa D. Hascup will protect your rights and your freedom. She is highly skilled and incredibly motivated and puts clients first – always.

Please contact Ms. Hascup’s office today to request a free initial consultation about your criminal charges. She will review the facts of your case, answer your questions, and explain how she can best defend you.

Ms. Hascup can be reached 24/7. For your convenience, she offers night and weekend appointments, as well as virtual appointments.

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Courts We Serve

In Passaic County, including Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, Passaic, West Milford, Hawthorne, Little Falls, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Woodland Park, Wanaque, Totowa, North Haledon, Haledon, Bloomingdale, and Prospect Park, in Morris County, including Morristown, Parsippany, Denville, Randolph, Rockaway, Madison, Boonton, Dover, East Hanover, Montville, Lincoln Park, Pequannock, Butler, and Riverdale, in Essex County, including Newark, East Orange, West Orange, South Orange, Irvington, Bloomfield, Montclair, Belleville, Nutley, Maplewood, Millburn, Verona, Cedar Grove, West Caldwell, Glen Ridge, Fairfield, and Roseland.

Offices

999 Riverview Drive

Totowa, NJ 07512


165 East Main Street

Denville, NJ 07834


862-257-1200