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Riverton Court Lawyer

All disorderly persons marijuana arrests in Riverton, as well as DWI and traffic tickets, are heard in the Riverton Municipal Court. If you have a court date in Riverton, or in the Burlington County Superior Court, call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer.

Riverton Municipal Court

Address: 505 Howard St
Riverton, NJ 08077

Phone Number: (856) 829-0206

Riverton, New Jersey

Riverton was established in 1851 on the Delaware River. It was incorporated as a borough in 1893. According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of 0.9 square miles, 70% of which is land. The Riverton Yacht Club was founded here in 1856 and is still active. This makes it one of the oldest of its kind in the country.

As of the 2000 census there were 2,759 people, almost 53% of which were females.
More than half the residents (54.6%) are between 25 to 64 years old. This results in a median age of 42 years. At the two ends of the age spectrum, we have 21.8% under the age of 18 and 19.3% 65 years of age or older.

In 2000, there were almost 1,100 households with a median income of $58,977. By 2009, the estimated household income had risen more than 55% to $89,674. The per capita income improved almost as much between 2000 and 2009 (from $30,223 to $45,666). The median income for the close to 750 families was $68,125. Male median income was 41% higher than female median income ($50,950 versus $36,042).

In 2000, there were approximately 1,100 housing units. The estimated median house or condo value was $156,600. This increased more than two-fold by 2009 to $323,715. About 2.0% of the families were below the poverty line.

The major ancestry groups are 22% Irish, 19% German, 14% English, 10% Italian and 7% Polish. As of the 2000 census, the principal races were White (95.83%), Hispanic or Latino of any race (1.09%) and 1.78% African American.

More than half the households (58.7%) were composed of married couples living together. Out of all the households, 30.7% had children younger than 18 living with them. Thirty percent were made up of non-families. Individuals represented 25.3% of the households.

The Police Department has 5 full-time law enforcement employees, 4 of whom are police officers. The N.J. State Police Uniform Crime registered 72 major crimes in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 27.4 and a violent rate of 1.1. There were no murders, assaults or bias crimes.

The reports for 2009 included 2 rapes, 1 robbery, 15 burglaries, 13 incidents of domestic violence, and 5 cases of police force.
Independent data for 2010, which do not tale into account bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 2 rapes, 2 robberies, 1 assault, 4 burglaries, 44 thefts, 5 auto thefts. There were no reports of arson, murder or motor vehicle theft.

The 2010 census data for highest educational level attained by the population age 25 and over reveal that 7.64% did not complete high school versus 25.53% who did. Those with some college or associate's degree represented 27.53%. Holders of a bachelor's degree were 25.63%. Those with a graduate degree were 13.69%.
From 2005 to 2009, 14% of the male population was engaged in professional, scientific and technical services, 11% in educational services and 10% in manufacturing. Females were engaged in social assistance (21%), educational services (18%) and manufacturing (10%).

Pemberton Court Lawyer

If you have been charged by Pemberton Police with a drug arrest, DWI or criminal charge, call now to speak with an experienced defense lawyer. While CDS & Drug possession charges carry the possibility of jail, prison, and mandatory driver's license suspension, defenses and diversionary programs exist in most cases. Call now for a consultation on your case.

All Pemberton DWI arrests, most marijuana and paraphernalia possession charges and traffic tickets are tried in the Pemberton Municipal Court. Pemberton Juvenile and adult felony charges are sent to the Burlington County Superior Court for resolution.

Pemberton Town Statistics

Pemberton, formerly New Mills, was incorporated as a borough in 1826. Around 1894, it became an independent municipality within the boundaries of Pemberton Township. It has a total area at 0.6 square miles, of which close to 96% is land.

According to the 2000 Census, there were 1,210 inhabitants. The population grew to an estimated 1,581 by 2009. The ratio of females to males according to age shows that for every 100 females younger than 18, there were 103.0 males. For every 100 adult females, there were 95.6 males.

The median age of residents in 2000 was below the state's median age (33.9 versus 36.7 years). More than a third of the population (34.7%) was between 25 to 44 years old. There were more people under 18 than those aged 55 to 64 (26.8% versus.20.1%).
There were 470 households in 2000. From then to 2009, the median income for a household rose from $44,063 to an estimated $63,362. The 316 families had a median income of $48,500. Males had a median income almost 40% higher than females ($34,911 versus $25,474).

The per capita income experienced an increase of more than 50% from $18,909 in 2000 to $28,380 in 2009. The estimated house or condo value in 2000 was $113,700, which more than doubled by 2009 to $234,456. The January 2011 cost of living index was near the U.S. average. About 7.8% of the population was below the poverty line in 2000.
In 2000, the races represented were White (78.43%), African American (12.73%), Hispanic or Latino of any race (8.60%) and Asian (2.40%). The most common ancestries are German (17.6%), Irish (15.7%), English (14.1%), Italian (10.7%), American (4.6%) and Scottish (3.3%).

Of the close to 500 households, 35.7% had children younger than 18 living with them. Almost half the households (44.7%) were composed of married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and individuals represented 32.6% and 26.4%, respectively.

The Police Department has six full-time law enforcement employees, all police officers. According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 22 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 14.3 and a violent rate of 0.6. There were no murders, robberies, assaults or bias crimes. The reports for 2009 included 1 rape, 3 burglaries, 18 incidents of domestic violence, and 6 cases of police force. Independent data for 2010, which do not tale into account bias crimes, domestic violence or police force, show 2 robberies, 6 assaults, 6 burglaries, 17 thefts, 5 auto thefts. There were no reports of arson, murder or rape.

As of 2000, of the population aged 25 and over 37.9% were high school graduates. Those who completed a bachelor's degree represented 11.2%. Holders of a Master's, professional or doctorate degree accounted for 4.3%. From 2005 to 2009, forty percent of the male population was engaged in retail trade (17%), public administration (17%) and wholesale trade (13%). Almost half of the females were employed in educational services (25%) and health care and social assistance (22%).

Speak with a Lawyer Before Going to New Hanover Court Alone!

New Hanover Municipal Court has jurisdiction over DWI and traffic violations in the Township, as well as minor criminal arrests like possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. If you are facing charges in New Hanover Township, call now to speak with an experienced local defense attorney.

I also handle felony criminal charges and juvenile arrests in New Hanover. These cases will be prosecuted by the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office and heard in the Superior Court. Any traffic tickets related to these matters will usually be remanded to the Municipal Court once the criminal charges are resolved.

New Hanover - NJ Info

New Hanover Township is located in the Delaware Valley. It was originally formed in 1723 by Royal Charter. In 1798, it was incorporated as one of New Jersey's initial 104 townships. Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base are census-designated places of this township.

The first is also an unincorporated area partly located in New Hanover.
According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of almost 23 square miles. With a mostly urban population of 9,744 as of the 2000 census, the population density was high.
In 2000, males represented 80% of all residents and had a median age of 32.1 years. Females had a median age of 23.7 years.

The age breakdown shows that more than half (55.4%) were between 25 and 44 years old. The groups of those under 18, from 18 to 24 and from 45 to 64 were fairly equally divided (14.5%, 15.7% and 13.2%, respectively). Residents 65 years of age and over only represented 1.3%. There were close to 1,200 households with a median income of $44,386 in 2000. By 2008, this had risen to $56,645. The almost 1,000 families had a median income of $45,511 in 2000.

Male and female income was very similar ($26,428 versus $23,050 for females). The per capita income was $12,140. Approximately 3.9% versus 8.5% statewide were below the poverty line. As of the 2000 census, there were approximately 1,400 housing units. The median house or condominium value in 2000 was $135,700. The estimated value in 2008 was $294,132.

The most common ancestries cited are German (12.0%), Irish (11.4%), Italian (8.6%), English (6.1%), American (2.8%) and Polish (2.7%). The racial composition in 2000 was 64.13% White, 28.90% African American, 19.40% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 1.47% Asian. The most frequent places of birth for the foreign-born residents are Guyana (8%), Philippines (7%), Mexico (6%), Guatemala (6%), Honduras (6%), Canada (6%) and Argentina (6%).

The differentiation of households by type of relationship shows that more than half (60.9%) of them had children younger than 18 living with them. Almost 80% were married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and individuals represented about 14% each. People 65 years of age and over living alone were less than one percent.

New Hanover Criminal & Employment Data

According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, nine major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 0.9 and a violent rate of 0.0. There were no murders, rapes, robberies, assaults or bias crimes. The reports included four burglaries, 8 cases of domestic violence, and three incidents of police force.

Data from 2000 on educational attainment of the population aged 25 and older reveals that there were 33.4% high school graduates. More than fourth had some college or an associate degree. Holders of a bachelor's degree represented 11.3%. Those with a master's, professional or doctorate degree accounted for 3.3%.

Males are commonly engaged in public administration (24%), health care (14%) and construction (8%). Females are employed in health care (20%), educational services (19%) and social assistance (10%).

Call Before Appearing in Mount Holly Court

Mt. Holly is the judicial hub of Burlington County. The Superior Court of New Jersey for Burlington County is located in Mt. Holly. This court contains the Criminal and Family Part, which hear both adult felony charges and all juvenile criminal charges in Burlington County. Call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer.

For disorderly persons offenses, DWI and traffic violations, the Mt. Holly Municipal Court has jurisdiction.

Mount Holly - New Jersey

What is presently Mount Holly was originally formed as Northampton in 1688. Another of its former names was Bridgetown. It was settled by Quakers and served as temporary state capital during the Revolution. It was incorporated as one of the State's initial 104 townships in 1798. It received its present name in 1931. Aside from being the county seat of Burlington County, it is also a suburb of Philadelphia.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there was an all urban population of 10,728 residents in 2000. With a total area of 2.0 square miles, the population density is very high at 3,750 people per square mile.
In 2000, the median age of males was 35.0 versus 36.8 for females. The highest percentage of the population was found in the 25-44 age group (32.2%). This was followed by those younger than 18 (26.3%), 45 to 44 (19.6%) and 65 years of age and over (12.4%).

Mt. Holly Demographic Info

The median income for the approximately 3,000 households recounted in 2000 $43,284. This experienced an increase to $55,239 by 2008. The median income of the close to 2,600 families was $52,000 in 2000. Males had a median income almost 40% higher than females ($38,186 versus $27,425). The per capita income was $19,672. . This value more than doubled by 2008 to $211,935. About 9.9% of the population was living below the poverty line.

The most common first ancestries reported are German (12.4%), Irish (12.2%), Italian (10.9%), English (8.9%), American (5.5%) and Polish (4.3%). In 2000, the composition by race was 68.68% White, 21.57% African American, 8.78% Hispanic or Latino of any race and 1.37% Asian. The most usual places of birth for foreign-born residents are Korea (15%), Germany (12%), Colombia (8%), Jamaica (7%), Japan (6%), Bangladesh (6%) and Philippines (5%).

Almost a third (32.0%) of all households had children under the age of 18 living with them. Household break-down by type reveals that 44.0% were made up of married couples living together. Non-families and individuals represented 33.9% and 27.2% of the households.

There were more households composed of a female with no husband present than those of people 65 years old and over living alone (17.3% versus 10.0%).
The Criminal Investigations Division has three detectives. According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 311 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 30.4 and a violent rate of 3.8. There were no murders, rapes or bias crimes. The reports included 19 robberies, 20 assaults, 31 burglaries, 230 cases of domestic violence, and 24 incidents of police force.

The 2000 Census data for educational attainment of the population 25 and older shows 35.1% completed high school and 24.2% some college or associate degree. Holders of a bachelor's degree account for 14.4%. Those with a master's, professional or doctorate degree represent 4.2%.

The male population is mostly engaged in public administration (12%), construction (11%) and educational services (6%). Females are employed in health care (12%), educational services (11%) and public administration (9%).

Medford Criminal Defense

Drug arrests and criminal convictions in Medford can have life-changing consequences. If Medford police have charged you with a crime, call now to speak with an experienced defense lawyer. While disorderly persons offenses like marijuana and paraphernalia possession are heard in the municipal court in Maple Shade, felony criminal charges and all juvenile arrests are forwarded to the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office.

Medford - New Jersey

Medford is a Township in Burlington County incorporated as such in 1847 from portions of Evesham Township. It was founded by Quakers. Some portions were taken in 1852 to form Shamong Township and in 1939 for Medford Lakes, an independent municipality within Medford Township. It has distinguished itself as one of the premiere suburbs of the Philadelphia area.

The 2000 census data show that Medford Township was home to 22,253 people (88% urban). Of the population, 48.4% are females versus 51.6% males. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, it has a total area of 39.8 square miles, most of which is land. It has a high population density of about 560 people per square miles.
About a third of the male population is engaged in professional, scientific and technical services (13%), construction (10%) and finance and insurance (8%). Females work in educational services (22%) and health care (16%).

The racial structure in 2000 was 96.74% White, 1.47% Asian and 1.13% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The most common ancestries reported are German (36.8%), Irish (9.4%), Italian (9.1%), American (8.1%), English (5.8%), Polish (5.5%) and Welsh (2.0%).
In 2000, the median age of the population was 40 years. Almost 60% belonged to the 25 to 64 years of age bracket. Residents under the age of 18 were 26.8%. Out of the close to 8,000 households living in a similar number of housing units, 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them. Almost two thirds (71%) of the households were composed of married couples living together. Non-families and individuals made up 20.9% and 17.4% of all households.

In 2000, the estimated median house or condo value was $98,000. This rose to: $211,774 in eight years. The median household income in 2000 was $103,865. The 6,285 families had a median income of $117,215. Males had a median income of $69,786 versus $37,012 for females. The per capita income was close to half the household income at $46,859. About 1.9% of the population was living below the poverty line in 2000.

Presently, there are 295 foreign-born residents, 41% of which are naturalized citizens. The most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents are Poland (27%), India (14%), Korea (13%), China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (6%), Venezuela (4%), France (4%) and Vietnam (4%).

Medford Crime and School Data

According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 287 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 2.6 and a violent rate of 0.2. There were no murders, rapes, or robberies recorded that year. The reports included 5 assaults, 65 burglaries, 1 bias crime, 254 cases of domestic violence, and 64 incidents of police force. Additionally, for 2009, the Medford Township Police Department itself reports 282 property crimes, 12 cases of larceny-theft, 2 motor vehicle thefts and 3 arsons.

In 2000 the census data on educational attainment reveal that 19.7% were high school graduates (including equivalency). Holders of a bachelor's degree were almost a third. Those who completed a mater's professional or doctorate degree accounted for 18.5%.

Mansfield Drug Arrest & DWI Lawyer

Call to speak with an experienced defense lawyer before going to Mansfield Court. I defend clients - both adult and juvenile - against drug charges, DWI and criminal arrests in both Mansfield Court and the Burlington County Superior Court.

Mansfield Municipal Court

Address:
Mansfleld Municipal Court
24548 E Main St
Columbus, NJ 08022

Mansfield Town Info

Mansfield Township is named for Mansfield, England, and is the second community with the same in New Jersey. It was originally formed in 1688 and reformed in 1770. It is one of the 104 initial townships of the state since 1798. The Census Bureau registers its total area at 21.9 square miles, practically all of which is land. As of the 2000 census, there were 5,090 inhabitants. The population is mostly rural (53%) and its density is high. Males make up 48% of all residents.

Mansfield Demographic Data

Most common first ancestries reported are German (17.9%), Italian (17.9%), Irish (12.7%), English (12.1%), Polish (7.5%), American (3.9%) and Hungarian (3.7%). In 2000, the racial structure was 95.42% White, 1.91% African American and 1.49% Asian.
The largest age group was represented by those 65 years or older (31.9%). This is reflected in a median male age of 48.8 and 52.1 for females. The other age groups were those under the age of 18 (18.7%), from 25 to 44 (21.4%) and 45 to 64 (23.1%).

Median income for the 2,077 households was $50,757 in 2000. This income increased to an estimated $64,776 in 2008. The 1,561 families had a median income of $59,040. Male median income was about 10% higher than female median income ($45,560 versus $40,968). The per capita income was roughly half the median household income ($26,559). The estimated median value of a house or condo rose from $155,900 value in 2000 to $331,866 in 2008. Approximately 4.5% of the population lived below the poverty line.

The racial composition in 2000 was 95.42% White, 1.91% African American, 1.83% Hispanic or Latino of any race, and 1.48% Asian. Presently, there are 266 foreign born residents, 78% of whom are naturalized citizens. The most common places of birth for foreign-born residents are India (21%), Italy (11%), Greece (10%), United Kingdom (9%), Poland (7%), Russia (6%) and Dominican Republic (5%).

In 2000, there were 2,077 households, 23.8% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them. Most of the residents (68.4%) were married couples living together. Households made up of non-families and individuals represented 24.8% and 22.6%, respectively. There was almost a fifth (17%) of residents living alone who were 65 years of age or older.

NJ Criminal Data

According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 139 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 17.4 and a violent rate of 1.0. There were no rapes that year. The reports included 3 murders, 1 robbery, 4 assaults, 17 burglaries, 2 bias crimes, 17 cases of domestic violence, and 18 incidents of police force.

Mansfield School Data

The 2000 educational attainment data for the population 25 and older shows that 38.4% of them were high school graduates. Residents with a bachelor's degree represented 13.8% and holders of a master's, professional or doctorate degree 11.4%.
A third of the male population engages in the industries of construction (17%), public administration (10%) and educational services (6%). A similar proportion of females work in public administration (15%) and educational services (15%).

Speak with a Lawyer before Going to Court !

If you are charged with a DWI, traffic ticket or disorderly persons charge in Florence, your case will be heard in the Florence Municipal Court. Typical disorderly persons charges in Florence include possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

If Florence police have charged you with a crime (felony), the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office will prosecute your case in the Superior Court in Mount Holly. All juvenile charges filed by Florence Police are also heard in the Superior Court, in the Family Part.

Florence NJ Info

Florence Township was incorporated in 1872 from portions of Mansfield Township. It is situated on the Delaware River. According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of 10.1 square miles, practically all land (95.86%). With a total of 10,746 inhabitants as of the 2000 census, the population density was very high.

In 2000, the racial break down of the residents was 85.52% White and 9.74% African American. Asians and Hispanics or Latinos of any race represented 2.35% each. The most common first ancestries reported are Italian (17.1%), Irish (15.7%), German (14.3%), English (8.1%), Polish (6.0%) and Hungarian (5.7%). The most frequent places of birth of foreign-born residents are India (25%), Turkey (11%), Italy (9%), Canada (7%), Romania (7%), Pakistan (6%) and Germany (5%). Presently, there are 689 foreign-born residents, half of whom are naturalized citizens.

According to data from the 2000 census, there were 4,391 housing units. The median house or condo value was $113,800. The estimated value in 2008 more than doubled to $246,636. There were 2,891 families residing in the township with a median income of $67,412. About 4.8% of the families were living below the poverty line. The difference between male and median income was about 45% ($45,325 versus $31,215).
The per capita income was $23,529. Population below the poverty line represented 6.1%.

Almost a fourth of the males work in: public administration (11%), construction (7%) and professional, scientific and technical services (6%). A similar proportion of females are engaged in educational services (13%) and health care (13%).
There were 4,149 households in 2000 with a median income of
$56,843. In eight years, estimated increase of median household income is around 28% ($72,543).

Exactly a third of the households had children under the age of 18 living with them. Married couples living together represented 51.9% of all households. Non-families and individuals accounted for 30.3% and 25.0%, respectively.
Most of the population (55.5%) belongs to the age bracket of 25 to 64. This is reflected in a median age of 37 years. Individuals under the age of 18 represented 25.2% of the population. For every 100 adult females, there were 87.1 males.

Florence Law Enforcement & Education Details

The Police Department was established in 1872. Today, it is a twenty-five officer force. According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 105 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 9.2 and a violent rate of 0.8. There were no murders, rapes or bias crimes that year. The reports included 7 robberies, 2 assaults, 27 burglaries, 144 cases of domestic violence and 32 incidents of police force.

Private school enrollment in grades 1 to 8 is 22.4% (versus 13.2% statewide). High school enrollment in private schools is 16.9% versus 13.0% statewide. 2010 data on education level attained by population aged 25 and over shows that 41.8% versus 30.0% statewide completed high school. Holders of a bachelor's degree represent 11.89% versus 20.65% statewide. Those who completed a graduate degree are only 5.73% versus 12.05% for the whole state.

Call Before Going to Court!

If you have been arrested in Edgewater Park, your the best thing you can do is consult with an experienced defense attorney right away. Drug arrests and criminal convictions can have lasting consequences in New Jersey. However, there almost always a way to defend against the charges or mitigate their consequences.

Edgewater Park - New Jersey

Edgewater Park is a Township in Burlington County and a suburb of Philadelphia. It was incorporated in 1880 from portions of what is now Delanco Township. According to the Census Bureau, it has a total area of 3.0 square miles, practically all of which is land (95.72%) As of the 2000 census, there were slightly less than 8,000 inhabitants.

The population was divided into about 2,000 families living in 3,300 housing units.
The racial composition in 2000 was White (68%), African American (21%) and Hispanic or Latino of any race less than 7%. Other races represented less than one percent each.
The ancestries most commonly reported in 2000 were Italian (13%), German (13%), Irish (13%), English (6%), American (3%), Polish (3%) and Turkish (3%). The most usual places of birth of foreign-born residents are Turkey (25%), Honduras (11%), Germany (7%), Pakistan (6%), other Eastern Africa countries (6%), Philippines (5%) and Panama (4%). Thirty-six percent of foreign born residents are naturalized citizens.

In 2000, out of the some 3,000 households, almost a third had children under the age of 18 living with them. About half the households were made up of married couples living together. One third of the households were non-families. More than a quarter of the households were composed of individuals.

The median age of the population in 2000 was 38 years. Individuals under the age of 18 accounted for about a fourth. More than half the residents belonged to the 25 to 44 age bracket. The proportion of adult females to males was 100 to 92.
The median household income in 2000 was approximately $50,000. This income increased about 30% by 2008. The median family income was quite similar to the median household income. The male median income was roughly $40,000 versus about $28,000 for females. The per capita income in 2000 was around $23,000. The percentage of the population living below the poverty line was par for the state figure of 8.5%. The estimated median house or condo value in 2000 was about $115,000. This rose to more than twice by 2008 (around $250,000).

Edgewater Park Criminal Stats

The Police Department comprises 12 full-time police officers. According to the N.J. State Police Uniform Crime, 204 major crimes were committed in 2009. This results in a crime rate per 1,000 residents of 26.5 and a violent rate of 1.6. There were no murders or rapes that year. The reports included 7 robberies, 5 assaults, 41 burglaries, 2 bias crimes, 152 cases of domestic violence and 13 incidents of police force.

The 2000 level of educational attainment of the population 25 and older reflected that almost 40% completed high school, including equivalency (versus 30% statewide). Holders of a bachelor's degree represented about 16% versus 19% statewide. Those with a master's, professional or doctorate degree were 4% versus 11% statewide.
About a third of the population engaged in construction (11%), public administration (10%), educational services (7%) and professional, scientific and technical services (6%). Females were employed in health care (14%). educational services (14%), and finance and insurance (8%).