Legal help for Jackson residents and visitors
An arrest, a DWI stop, or a serious traffic charge in Jackson can turn your life upside down overnight. The Law Office of Edward Appel represents people from Jackson and across Ocean County in criminal defense, DUI/DWI, and traffic matters, with the same attorney guiding your case from the first call to the final result.
Where your Jackson case will be heard
Disorderly persons offenses, DWI, and traffic tickets from Jackson are heard in municipal court:
- Jackson Township Municipal Court
102 Jackson Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527
Phone: 732-928-1205
Indictable crimes start in municipal court but move to the Superior Court of New Jersey, Criminal Part, for Ocean County, at the Ocean County courthouse complex in Toms River. Court locations and schedules come from the NJ Judiciary municipal court listing (October 2026). Always confirm the date, time, and location printed on your notice.
What to do right now
- Don't discuss the incident with police or anyone else before you speak with a lawyer.
- Don't post about your case on social media or text about it.
- Call 856-823-1117 for a free consultation before your first court date.
How we can help in Jackson
Criminal Defense
- Criminal Defense overview
- Assault
- Child Abuse & Neglect
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Distribution
- Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of CDS
- Robbery & Burglary
- Sex Crimes
- Shoplifting
- Theft
- Weapons & Firearm Possession
- White Collar Crimes
DUI / DWI Defense
Traffic Violations
- Traffic Violations overview
- Driving While Suspended
- Driving Without Insurance
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident
- Drugs in a Motor Vehicle
- Reckless Driving