Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM
732-632-8540
500 Main Street,
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Monday - Friday
8 AM - 4 PM
732-632-8540
500 Main Street,
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Mission Statement of the New Jersey Court System
We are an independent branch of the government constitutionally entrusted with the fair and just resolution of disputes in order to preserve the rule of the law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the constitution and laws of the United States and this State.
Municipal courts are statutory courts of limited jurisdiction. Proceedings include all matters within their statutory jurisdiction including disorderly and petty disorderly criminal offenses such as simple assault, harassment, shoplifting, lewdness, and criminal mischief; violations of motor vehicle and traffic laws such as driving while intoxicated, uninsured vehicle, driving while suspended or revoked, reckless or careless driving, speeding, and all parking matters; also, violations of the fish and game and boating laws; violations of all county and municipal ordinances; and all other proceedings in which jurisdiction is granted.
Borough of Metuchen Municipal Court
500 Main Street
Metuchen, New Jersey 08840
Officials:
Judge: James Hoebich, J.M.C.
Prosecutor: John E. Kawczynski, Esq.
Public Defender: Jennifer Marshall, Esq.
Court Administrator: Wahjira Williams-Fisher
Deputy Court Administrator: Bobbi Stone
Violations Bureau Hours:
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Payments are taken till 3:45 pm
Telephone Number 732-632-8505
Fax Number: 732-632-8112
For Discovery:
Fax to Police Records at 732-632-8114 or email to
Important Note:
If you plan to plead “not guilty” to a ticket (summons) that is not checked “court required” you must call the court office in advance to schedule your court appearance.
The court session is conducted as follows: (in accordance with R-7:14-3a)
Sometimes, just speaking to someone who is familiar with the laws in New Jersey can reassure you and help you decide whether or not you need an attorney to represent you.
Call the Middlesex County Bar Lawyer Referral Service – (732) 828-0053
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline | 1-800-322-5525 |
Child Abuse Hotline | 1-800-792-8610 |
Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-572-7233 |
Drug Hotline | 1-800-225-0196 |
Elderly Abuse Hotline | 1-800-792-8820 |
Intoxicated Drivers Resource Center (Middlesex County) |
732-745-4500 |
Lawyer Referral Service | 732-828-0053 |
Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center | 732-297-3636 |
Middlesex County Family Court | 732-981-3226 |
Middlesex County Probation | 732-826-6244 |
Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office | 732-745-3300 |
Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office | 732-745-3271 |
Middlesex County Superior Court | 732-981-3200 |
N.J. Coalition for Battered Women | 1-609-584-8107 |
N.J. Department of Motor Vehicles | 1-609-292-7500 |
N.J. Division of Youth & Family Services | 1-800-331-3937 |
Runaway Hotline | 1-800-231-6946 |
Victims of Crime Compensation Board | 1-800-242-0804 |
Women’s Referral Center | 1-800-322-8092 |
The MVC offers information regarding license restoration, points, suspensions, and surcharges.
Call 609-292-7500 or visit their website: