Belmar DWI & Criminal Defense Lawyers

Belmar DUI, Criminal & Traffic Attorneys

Former Prosecutor in Monmouth County  

The Law Offices of John F. Marshall represent individuals who have received criminal charges or a motor vehicle offense, including DWI, in the Borough of Belmar ("Belmar").  The attorneys at our law firm are criminal defense lawyers experienced in defending individuals charged with traffic violations, such as driving while suspended or revoked, dui, leaving the scene of an accident, driving without insurance (uninsured), careless driving, reckless driving, and disorderly persons offenses in Belmar.  If you were arrested, charged, and/or received a criminal or traffic complaint in Belmar, a lawyer with our law office is available to assist you.  In fact, our lead attorney, John F. Marshall, is a former prosecutor in Monmouth County and previously resided in Belmar. Please do not hesitate to contact our office to schedule an appointment as initial consultations with our lawyers are free of charge.

Belmar Municipal Court

The Municipal Court of Belmar is a court of limited jurisdiction with authority to decide traffic offenses, disorderly persons offenses, and ordinance violations.  For a more detailed discussion on the law associated with New Jersey traffic summonses, including DWI, DUI, Refusal, please refer to our Traffic Site and DWI Site. The disorderly persons offenses heard in Belmar Municipal Court include:

• Assault or Simple Assault
• Resisting Arrest,
• Disorderly Conduct
• Harassment
• Criminal Mischief
• Issuing a Bad Check
• Shoplifting
• Hinding Apprehension or the Administration of Justice

Belmar also has its own laws, referred to as ordinances, which govern conduct within the town and which are also heard in the Municipal Court.  The ordinance violations frequently encountered include disorderly conduct and public intoxication, noise violations, open alcohol in public, and overcrowding.  All of these charges are decided by a judge rather than a jury, and the cases are typically resolved the same day.   

The Belmar Municipal Court is located at 601 Main Street, Belmar, New Jersey 07719.  The Municipal Court telephone number is (732) 681-3700 and the Court meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 1 & 4 P.M. The Municipal Court Judge is the Honorable Dennis Lavender and the Municipal Prosecutor is Stephen Schueler, Esq.  The Court Administor is Kathryn Garrecht and she can be reached by telephone at 732-681-3700, x 203.  Criminal lawyers can generally conference cases with the prosecutor in a conference room maintained on a secured corridor of the Belmar Courthouse which can only be accessed by defense attorneys.

Belmar Police Department 

Directions to the Municipal Complex & Municipal Court

Take Exit 98 off of the Garden State Parkway and follow signs for State Highway 138 Eastbound.  Proceed on State Highway 138 until it ends at its junction with State Highway 35.  Proceed on State Highway 35 and make a right on 8th Avenue (this is just before the bridge).  Proceed on 8th Avenue until you reach Main Street (first traffic light).  Make a left on Main Street and the Municipal Complex and Municipal Court is approximately two blocks down on the left hand side of the street. 

Additional Resources:

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