Jail Release

When we are hired, we work to get clients reasonable bond for release. There are several bond types.

PROPERTY BOND – This is when a person (other than the arrested) posts their property (real estate such as a house) to get a person out of jail pending resolution of the case. The person who posts the bond is responsible for the attendance of the person at all of their court hearings. There is a “hold” placed on the property until the resolution of the case, meaning that it cannot be sold until the case is resolved.

CASH BOND – This is when a person posts cash for the entire amount of the bond. The bond amount is returned after resolution of the case.

SIGNATURE BOND - This is when a person signs bond paperwork promising that they will return for their court appearances. There is no cash needed for this type of bond.

BAIL BONDSMAN – This is when a professional bondsman is paid 10%-15% of the bond amount for the surety to sign that person out of jail. Once this amount is paid to the bondsman, the amount is not refundable.

We work in all courts throughout the State of Alabama. We concentrate our criminal practice in Jefferson County but we travel to other counties to represent people in need. We regularly appear before the following judges: Judge Alfred Bahakel, Judge Gloria Bahakel, Judge William Cole, judge Eric Fancher, Judge Clyde Jones, Judge Davis Lawley, Judge David Lichtenstein, Judge Tommy Nail, Judge Mac Parsons, Judge Teresa Petelos, Judge Laura Petro, Judge Teresa Pulliam, Judge Katrina Ross, Judge Virginia Vinson, and Judge Shelly Watkins

The above is not legal advice. That can only come from a qualified attorney who is familiar with all the facts and circumstances of a particular, specific case and the relevant law. See Terms of Use.