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Short answer

The Paterson Municipal Court is at 111 Broadway. It hears DWI, traffic, and disorderly persons charges from Paterson, and the city lists evening hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Address and contact details

Paterson Municipal Court
111 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505
Court phone
973-321-1515
Official page
City of Paterson: Municipal Court

The city lists in-person hours as Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, plus Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Court details come from the court's or municipality's official website and can change. Check your notice and call the court before you go. We are a private law firm, not the court.

How the Paterson Municipal Court handles hearings, payments and requests

  • The city describes 24 weekly sessions, 20 during the day and 4 in the evening, with separate sessions for first appearances, domestic violence matters, and DWI matters.
  • Virtual sessions on Zoom are scheduled on request. Questions go to (973) 321-1515 or virtualcourt@patersonnj.gov, and the court asks you to watch the Municipal Court Opening Statement video first.
  • Some cases can be resolved with a Plea by Mail form, guilty or not guilty, with supporting evidence. The city also notes you may contact the municipal prosecutor to negotiate before your date, subject to the judge's approval.
  • The court runs a civilian mediation program with trained mediators for disputes between neighbors, family members and local businesses, and its judges rotate to be available around the clock for restraining orders, search warrants and bail.

Checked on the official page on October 26, 2026.

What to know about the Paterson Municipal Court

  • Indictable charges from Paterson go to the Passaic County Prosecutor and the Passaic County Courthouse at 77 Hamilton Street, also in Paterson.
  • Conditional discharge, a one-time diversion for many first drug offenses under N.J.S.A. 2C:36A-1, is requested in municipal court for disorderly persons drug charges.
  • NJ Transit Main Line trains stop in Paterson.

Charges we defend in this court

Gillian Feehan, our Newark criminal lawyer, handles cases in this court from our office at 3 Gateway Center, 12th Floor, Suite 1230. Criminal defense consultations are free. Your consultation is with our Director of Client Engagement, not an attorney. If you hire us, an attorney handles your case.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Paterson Municipal Court?

At 111 Broadway, Paterson, NJ 07505, according to the City of Paterson. The court's phone number is 973-321-1515.

Does the Paterson Municipal Court have evening hours?

The city lists in-person hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays, plus 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Sources

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