The Tormey Law Firm is a local firm with attorneys who are familiar with the local courts. We have offices throughout New Jersey, including a Morristown office at:
55 Madison Avenue, Suite 400
Morristown, NJ 07960
If you have been arrested in Morris County or anywhere else in New Jersey, you need a good lawyer. The Tormey Law Firm can help you fight your charges. We will take the time to listen to your concerns and help you formulate a winning strategy. Call us now at 201-556-1570 to discuss your case over the phone, or email us to schedule a free consultation at our Morristown NJ office.
Morristown is the county seat of Morris County, New Jersey. The town has a population of more than 18,000 people and a total area of 3.0 square miles. The Morris County Superior Court is located in Morristown at:
56 Washington Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
Phone: 862-397-5700
All indictable (felony) cases committed in Morris County are prosecuted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s office at the Morris County Superior Court. All disorderly persons (misdemeanor) offenses are prosecuted by the local municipal prosecutors in the local Municipal courts in the towns that the offenses were allegedly committed. In addition, all domestic violence restraining orders are handled in the Morris County Superior Court, family division.
Being Investigated for a Crime in Morris County? We can help
If you have been contacted by the police or other law enforcement agencies about speaking to them, do not. It is imperative that you speak to an experienced Morris County criminal defense attorney who can assist you during a police investigation. In the meantime, invoke your constitutional rights – the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. Once you retain our office, we will contact the police ourselves and let them know you are not making any statements and we are representing you. We will also fax and email them a letter of representation so they have it in writing that you are represented by counsel and you are not willing to speak to the police without your attorney present.
Morris County Criminal Division – Prosecuting Felony Charges
The Morris County Prosecutor’s office prosecutes all indictable (felony) level crimes allegedly committed in Morris County. Here is their information:
Morris County Prosecutor’s office
10 Court Street
Morristown, New Jersey 07960
(973) 285-6200
Some of the typical felony charges our office handles for clients facing charges in Morris County Court include:
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Drug Possession
- Theft
- Shoplifting
- Credit Card Fraud
- Eluding police
- Illegal gun possession
- Aggravated Assault
- Terroristic Threats
- Sexual Assault
If you or a loved one needs assistance fighting these types of charges or any felony offenses in Morris County, contact our Morristown offices now for immediate assistance and a free initial consultation at 201-556-1570.
Morris County Domestic Violence Charges – Criminal and Temporary Restraining Orders
If you have been accused of domestic violence in Morris County such as simple assault, aggravated assault, harassment, terroristic threats, or stalking, you may have been arrested and are facing criminal charges or you may have been served with a domestic violence restraining order or both. If your criminal charges are indictable (felony) level, they will be prosecuted by the Morris County Prosecutor’s office in the Morris County Superior Court. If your criminal charges are disorderly persons (misdemeanor) such as simple assault or harassment, they will be prosecuted in the local Municipal Court by the Municipal Prosecutor.
In addition to criminal charges, you may been served with a domestic violence restraining order (also known as a temporary restraining order). This case will be handled in the Morris County Superior Court, Family Division, by a Superior Court Judge.
NOTE: Criminal charges and restraining orders are two separate cases which will be handled by two separate Judges and Courts and have two different burdens of proof. Criminal charges must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Restraining orders, on the other hand, are civil in nature so the standard of proof is preponderance of the evidence which is a 51% standard of proof or more likely than not.
Weapons Seized From Domestic Violence Charges or Restraining Order
If your weapons were seized because you were charged with domestic violence or because a temporary restraining order (TRO) was filed against you, the Morris County Prosecutor’s office will be involved in returning your weapons or filing for forfeiture on them. Specifically, the Morris County Prosecutor’s office, domestic violence unit, makes the decisions regarding weapons seizure, potential return, and filing for forfeiture. Remember, if you were convicted of domestic violence criminal charges or a final restraining order (FRO) was issued against you, your weapons can not be returned to you as you are no longer permitted to own or possess weapons in the State of New Jersey.
Morris County Gun Permit Appeal
If you have applied for a gun permit in Morris County (a firearms ID card) or carry permit and have been denied, you have the right to appeal. Your appeal must be filed in writing within 30 days of the receipt of your denial and filed with the Morris County Superior Court with a copy of the appeal being served on your local police department who denied your application.
Your appeal will then be heard in the Morris County Superior Court before a Superior Court Judge in the Criminal Division. The Morris County Prosecutor’s office will represent the State and you can hire an attorney to file your gun permit appeal and represent you in court at the hearing. Our experienced gun permit lawyers have literally handled hundreds of these cases around the State with great results – contact us now for a free consultation.
Morris County Municipal Courts – Handling Drunk Driving (DWI), Disorderly Persons Criminal Cases, and Traffic Offenses
If you have been arrested and charged with drunk driving (DWI) or you have received traffic tickets or a disorderly persons (misdemeanor) criminal charge, these cases will be handled in the local Municipal Court where your charges were filed and they will be prosecuted by the town prosecutor (also known as the Municipal prosecutor).
Some of the busiest Municipal Courts in Morris County include the following:
- Morristown Municipal Court
- Parsippany Municipal Court
- Denville Municipal Court
- Dover Municipal Court
- Mount Olive Municipal Court
- Madison Municipal Court
- Jefferson Township Municipal Court
If you need assistance fighting these charges in Municipal Court, contact our office now for a free initial consultation and immediate assistance at 201-556-1570.
