8:30 am – 3:30 pm
9 am – 4 pm
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
8:30 am – 3:30 pm

The West Paterson Municipal Court staff will gladly assist you whenever possible.  However, there are guidelines we must follow, such as:

• We can explain and answer questions about how the court works.

• We can tell you what the requirements are to have your case considered by the court.

• We can give you some information from your case file.

• We can provide you with samples of court forms that are available.

• We can provide you with guidance on how to fill out forms.
  

• We can usually answer questions about court deadlines.

• We cannot give you legal advice.  Only your lawyer can give you legal advice.

• We cannot tell you whether or not you should bring your case to court.

• We cannot give you an opinion about what will happen if you bring your case to court.

• We cannot recommend a lawyer, but we can provide you with the telephone number of a local lawyer referral service.

• We cannot talk to the judge for you about what will happen in your case.

• We cannot let you talk to the judge outside of court.

• We cannot change an order issued by a judge.