Location: 80 West Madison Ave, Dumont, NJ 07628
Phone: (201) 387-5032
Fax: (201) 387-5061
Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Court Schedule: Court is usually in session the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:00 PM
Court Administrator: Beryl Horbert
Deputy Court Administrator, Glenda Hickey
Judge: Hon. Donald M. Holdsworth
Court Code: 0210, B11
Borough of Dumont, New Jersey Municipal and Traffic Court Law Firm
Municipal Court may not seem imposing, and the charges handled therein are frequently not viewed as very serious. However, looks can be deceiving and erroneous perceptions can cost you. A conviction for what is typically viewed as a “minor” or “quasi-criminal” crime in New Jersey Municipal Court can result in higher auto insurance premiums, license suspension, a criminal record and even jail time. At the Reinartz Law Firm, we can help you determine whether you’re facing serious penalties and offer experienced and practical legal defense services to protect your rights.
Borough of Dumont Municipal Court
If you are issued a summons or cited with a traffic violation in the Borough of Dumont, your case will be handled by the Dumont Municipal Court, and the Honorable Donald Holdsworth will preside over your case. Jury trials are not available at this court, and all trials are “bench” trials that are presided over by the judge. This court deals with a wide range of local violations, including DUI/DWI, traffic matters and criminal matters involving:
- Moving violations, speeding, careless and reckless driving
- Driving while suspended
- Improper passing
- Failure to have auto liability insurance
- Theft
- Vandalism
- Shoplifting
- Property Theft under $200
- Assault
- Code Violations
- Municipal ordinance offenses
The Dumont Municipal Court typically hears about 20 misdemeanor-type complaints about 40 to 60 traffic ticket citations & DWI cases monthly.
About The Reinartz Law Firm
Our firm is committed to providing aggressive defense counsel for clients in municipal court matters, including traffic violations, DUI/DWI and criminal matters. We have successfully defended thousands of clients in New Jersey and we apply this experience and knowledge to assist new clients every day. When entering a guilty plea isn’t in your best interests, our firm can provide an honest appraisal of the charges against you, the possible circumstances and formulate a strategy designed to produce you the best possible result.
Contact Us
When you need to appear in Dumont Municipal Court, it is important that you know the potential penalties you are facing and are provided an honest assessment of the situation. Call 201-289-8614 today to for a free consultation, and start preparing a smart defense.