Top Attorneys near Alexandria City Detention Center, VA

Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP

4900 Seminary Road Suite 650
Alexandria, VA 22311
https://ashcraftandgerel.com

Hickman Law Office

1000 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://hickmanlawoffice.com/

Liberty Legal Group, LLC

930 N Chambliss St
Alexandria, VA 22312
http://libertylegalva.com

The Law Office of Christopher Leibig

114 North Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://chrisleibiglaw.com

Silis & Associates

113 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.silislaw.com

Tesfaye Amare, PLLC

5680 King Centre Drive, Suite 600
Alexandria, VA 22315
http://tandalaw.com

Chludzinski & Mitchell,PLLC

108 N Alfred St. 2nd Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.candmlawoffice.com

Portner & Shure, P.A.. - Alexandria Office

211 N Union St #100
Alexandria, VA 22314
https://www.portnerandshure.com

Michael J Sgarlat Law Office

801 N Pitt St, Ste 109
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.lawyers.com/msgarlat

Ervin Kibria PLLC

500 N Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.ervinkibrialaw.com

Christian Curtis, LLC

2800 Eisenhower Avenue Suite 220
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.christiancurtisllc.com/

Jonathan Y. Short, P.C.

2121 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://shortlaw.com

Cyron & Miller

100 N Pitt St, Ste 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://lawyers.com

Harvey & Binnall, PLLC

717 King St, # 300
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://harveybinnall.com/#BlP02e

Schmergel & Mersberger Plc

100 N Pitt St, Ste 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.smplclaw.com

McGinley Elsberg & Hutcheson

627 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.mcginleyelsberghutcheson.com

First Insight

111 Oronoco St
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://andrewsimpson.com

Nora Raum

3543 W Braddock Rd, Ste C6
Alexandria, VA 22302
http://www.noraraum.com

Yamamoto, Alan H

643 S Washington St
Alexandria, VA 22314

Lankford Coffield & Reed PLLC

120 N Saint Asaph St
Alexandria, VA 22314
http://www.lrfirm.net

What is a bail hearing?

After a defendant is arrested, a bail hearing is scheduled to determine if the defendant is a flight risk and to set the amount of his or her bail or deny the bail and bonds altogether if the defendant is deemed a flight risk.

How long after an arrest does it take to set bail?

States have laws that specify when a bail hearing must take place after an arrest. For most states, the hearing must be held 48 to 72 hours after the arrest – but weekends and holidays will not count towards this time.

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a contractual guarantee, issued by a licensed bail bond agent, between the agent the defendant and the court, that promises the court the full bail payment if the defendant does not show up for his or her scheduled court hearing.

How quickly can a bail bond be issued?

Once defendants have received a bail amount at their bail hearing, and contacted a bail bond service, the bail and bonds are usually accomplished within 24 hours of the bail hearing.

What is the cost of a bail bond?

States set the fee for a bail bond, and in most states, the fee is 10 percent of the total bail. This fee is paid to the bond agent for the bond service, and it is a non-refundable fee.

Are there any alternatives to a bail bond?

Yes. Defendants may pay the full price of the bail, opt for a property bond or try to gain a release through their own recognizance.

What if a defendant cannot afford a bail bond?

Defendants who cannot afford a bail bond can try for a release on their own recognizance, search for a bail bond agent who offers a payment plan, or remain in jail until their court hearing.

What happens if a defendant flees?

If a defendant flees the full amount of the bail is due, the defendant will be charged with costs associated with their recovery and the amount of the bail is forever forfeit even after the defendant is recovered.

What type of collateral can be used for a bail bond?

Almost anything of value can be used as collateral for a bail bond, including retirement or private savings, property, or personal items of value such as jewelry or antique collections that belong to the defendant or to family members or friends who accept responsibility for the collateral.

When does the bail bond end?

The process for bail and bonds ends when defendants appear for their court hearing. Regardless of the outcome of their hearing, as long as they show up, the bonds are terminated.