Top Attorneys near Amarillo City Jail, TX

Hesse Chris Law Office

112 South West 8th Avenue Suite 617
Amarillo, TX 79101

Qlo Crum, Attorney at Law

600 South Tyler Street, Suite 2010
Amarillo, TX 79101
http://qlocrumlaw.com

Hamilton Grant PC

600 S Tyler St #2007
Amarillo, TX 79101
https://www.attorneyhamilton.com/

Law Office of Laura E. Copp

600 S Tyler St Ste. 1800
Amarillo, TX 79101
http://www.copplawtexas.com

Hamilton Hull & Rogers

4213 SW 21st Street, Suite C
Amarillo, TX 79106
http://www.attorneyhamilton.com

Barfield Law Firm PC

4211 W Interstate 40, # 200
Amarillo, TX 79106

The Spriggs Law Offices

1011 S Jackson St
Amarillo, TX 79101
https://www.ronspriggslaw.com/

Law Offices of D. Chris Hesse

112 SW 8th Avenue,Suite 617
Amarillo, TX 79101

Blackburn & Brown

718 SW 16th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101
http://www.blackburnbrownlaw.com

Mallett Law Office

2700 S Western St, Ste 400
Amarillo, TX 79109
http://mallettandassociates.com

Baker, Carry A

901 S Polk St
Amarillo, TX 79101
http://www.carryabakerattny.com

Jerry Morales Law

415 Southwest 10th Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79101

Nance Robyn

2403 Line Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106
http://lawyersamarillo.com

The Law Office of Todd Henderson

801 S. Fillmore, Ste 710
Amarillo, TX 79101
http://www.amarillo-law.com

Jack M Graham

901 S Polk St
Amarillo, TX 79101

Wester Wes Attorney

2700 S Western St
Amarillo, TX 79109

A Castillo Law Office

2414 Line Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106

Walton, Weaver R

320 S Polk St, Ste 902
Amarillo, TX 79101

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.