Top Attorneys near Amarillo City Jail, TX

Mike Moore & Associates

301 S Polk St, Ste 630
Amarillo, TX 79101

A Castillo Law Office

2414 Line Ave
Amarillo, TX 79106
Adrian Castillo

Pirtle Law Firm

112 SW 8th Ave, Ste 200
Amarillo, TX 79101

Jerry Morales Law

415 Southwest 10th Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79101

William Kent Paschal

2607 Wolflin Ave, Ste 243
Amarillo, TX 79109

Tisdell Law Firm

3505 Olsen Blvd, Ste 212
Amarillo, TX 79109
http://tisdelllaw.com

Mallett Law Office

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

Blackburn & Brown

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

Keffler, Rick

2700 S Western St, Ste 300
Amarillo, TX 79109

Wilson, Joe M

104 SW 6th Ave
Amarillo, TX 79101

Qlo Crum, Attorney at Law

600 S. Tyler Suite 2010
Amarillo, TX 79101
http://www.qlocrumwidefense.com

Hesse Chris Law Office

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

Walton, Weaver R

320 S Polk St, Ste 902
Amarillo, TX 79101

T. D. Hammons

704 West 9th Avenue
Amarillo, TX 79101

Jack M Graham

901 S Polk St
Amarillo, TX 79101

Maxwell Peck Law Office

2010 S Polk St
Amarillo, TX 79109

Batson, Joseph D

112 SW 8th Ave, Ste 301
Amarillo, TX 79101

Qlo Crum

Amarillo, TX 79109

Jbj Law

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

Barela, Cynthia J

600 S Tyler St, Ste 1814
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.