New Jersey court directory

Essex County municipal courts

Essex County’s roster ranges from small municipal calendars to larger city courts. This page keeps the state’s code-level distinctions intact. The current New Jersey Judiciary roster lists 23 court codes for the county.

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Use the summons

Start with the four-digit court code

Court names, addresses and calendars can look alike. Match the code below to the summons, then confirm any date or appearance instructions directly with the court.

These are public code-level facts from the Judiciary’s roster dated 2026-08-31. A roster entry preserves an official identifier; it does not, by itself, prove that the code is a currently operating standalone court or identify a successor for an older matter. The information is not legal advice, and schedules can change. A listed address can be a mailing or administrative address; the hearing venue in your court notice controls. The “court days” and “office hours” text is reproduced as published, including venue information and entries that do not specify a time or session format.

Matching records

Entries with the same listed address and phone

2 matching-record groups appear in the current Essex County roster. This does not establish a shared hearing venue.

141 GOULD AVENUE, NORTH CALDWELL NJ 07006

Essex Fells Borough Municipal Court (0707)
Verona Township Municipal Court (0720)

1618 SPRINGFIELD AVE, MAPLEWOOD NJ 07040

Maplewood Township Municipal Court (0711)
South Orange Municipal Court (0719)

Prepare for the calendar

What to check before a Essex County court date

The directory identifies the court. Your current notice identifies when, where and how your particular matter will be heard.

Match the code

Compare the four-digit code, court name and case or ticket number across the summons and every later notice. This matters most where public addresses and phone numbers repeat.

Confirm the format

A court-day entry does not say whether your event is in person or virtual. Follow the latest court notice and call the published number if the location, link or time is unclear.

Keep the record intact

Save the summons, notices, photographs, video, receipts and communications. A factual timeline and complete paperwork are more useful to counsel than a guess about the likely result.

Defense resources

Use the guide that matches the charge

Court contact facts do not establish the law, the evidence or the available outcome. Those questions start with the actual charge and proofs.

Traffic summonses

Identify every cited provision before paying or entering a plea. Review the New Jersey traffic-defense overview and MVC points guide.

DWI complaints

DWI matters call for prompt, case-specific review of the stop, observations, tests and notices. Start with the New Jersey DWI defense guide.

Municipal criminal matters

Read the complaint and statute number rather than treating every municipal case as a ticket. The criminal-defense overview explains how to begin.

For evidence-request timing, see the municipal-court discovery and adjournments guide. For current statewide format principles, consult the Judiciary’s municipal-court scheduling notice.

All official entries

23 Essex County court codes

Every entry in the statewide source is included once. An “official directory” link is provided on every record so you can recheck changing information.

Showing all 23 court entries.

Common questions

Before a Essex County court date

How do I identify my Essex County municipal court?

Use the court name and four-digit court code on the summons. Essex County has 23 entries in the New Jersey Judiciary’s current municipal-court roster, and some entries publish the same listed address and phone.

Are all Essex County court sessions held in person?

Not necessarily. Session format can change and the state roster’s “court days” field does not always say whether a calendar is virtual. Confirm the notice you received or call the court before traveling.

What if the official roster does not list a session day?

Use the official directory link beside the record and call the court at its published number to confirm the date and time before traveling.

Have the summons nearby when you call.

Tell us the court code, charge and date. We’ll explain the next step and whether Shugar Law Office can help.

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Legal information on this page reviewed July 2026 against current New Jersey statutes. Laws change; nothing here is legal advice for your specific case.

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