Courts in Passaic, New Jersey

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Litigation Lawyers in Passaic

The courts of Passaic, New Jersey were established by the government of New Jersey to help residents of Passaic resolve legal disputes which they cannot settle amongst themselves.

More likely than not, you will deal with the courts of Passaic, New Jersey at least once or twice in your life.

Passaic, New Jersey's courts handle both civil and criminal matters. The litigation lawyers of Passaic, New Jersey spend a good deal of time in the courts, and typically know the ins and outs of the local court system pretty well. However, to a layperson, dealing with the court system for the first time can be intimidating. Here are a few of the most likely situations in which a person will have to deal with the courts in Passaic, New Jersey:

Events Leading To Exposure To The Courts In Passaic, New Jersey

Jury Duty: All adult U.S. citizens who live in Passaic are eligible to be called for jury duty in Passaic, New Jersey. This is the only way that many people deal with the court system. If you are called to serve in jury duty (usually, every person is eligible to be called for jury duty once per year), when you get the letter from the court telling you to show up for jury duty (usually a few weeks after the letter arrives), you are legally required to do so on the appointed date. You are then placed in a large "juror pool," and called into a courtroom that has an upcoming trial. The lawyers for each side of the case will then ask each juror some questions to determine if they are biased. If the lawyer doesn't want a juror serving on the jury, they can dismiss the juror (they only have a limited number of dismissals, however). If you are dismissed, you're done. If you end up on the jury, you are now serving a very important role in the justice system, and it's important that you follow all of the judge's instructions.

Filing a Lawsuit: Hopefully, you'll never have to file a lawsuit in Passaic, New Jersey, or anywhere else. However, if you do, chances are good that it won't go to trial (and count your blessings if that's the case). Still, no matter what happens, dealing with the local court system after you've filed suit is inevitable. Whether there's a discovery dispute, or you need to go before a judge to approve a settlement agreement, you're going to become intimately acquainted with the courts in Passaic, New Jersey

Being Sued: Similarly, if you are sued, you will have your work cut out for you in the courts of Passaic, New Jersey. You, or your attorney, will have to file an answer to the complaint, and many other documents. You might also have to attend discovery hearings, or case management conferences.

Divorce: While not all divorces in Passaic, New Jersey require the partners to spend a significant period of time in court, some of them do, particularly when disagreements arise that the spouses can't settle amongst themselves.

How Can A Passaic, New Jersey Tort Lawyer Help?

If you end up in a situation where it's likely that you'll be dealing with Passaic, New Jersey's courts, it's almost certain that some highly perplexing legal issues are involved.

If you think that you might have major interactions with the court system of Passaic, New Jersey anytime soon, you should definitely hire a good lawyer who specializes in civil litigation.

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Life in Passaic

Passaic, New Jersey is a city in Passaic County. As of a 2008 Census estimate, its population is just under 67,000 people.

The city of Passaic can trace its origins to a Dutch settlement established in 1679, on the Passaic River. "Passaic" comes from the Lenape word pahsayèk, which means "valley." The 19th Century saw a great deal of industrial growth, becoming a center for the textile industry. Passaic is sometimes called the "birthplace of television" because, while the TV was not invented there, it is the site of the first permanent TV station designed to broadcast to consumers. It began transmission in 1931.

Currently, portions of Passaic are designated by the state of New Jersey as "urban enterprise zones." This is part of a state program to promote entrepreneurship and economic growth by targeting areas underserved by businesses providing basic services, and encouraging them to set up shop there through reduced sales taxes (3 1/2% as opposed the statewide rate of 7%), and tax credits for hiring new employees.

If you live in Passaic, New Jersey, and need an attorney, chances are good that you'll be able to find one. Thanks to its size, diversity, and proximity to the large city of Newark, there is a significant legal community there. The chances are good that a Passaic, New Jersey lawyer can help you with whatever legal issues you might face.

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