Top Attorneys near Berks County Jail, PA

Missan Laws Offices

18 N 6th St
Reading, PA 19601
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Hracho Landis & Favinger

727 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601
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Miller Law Group, PLLC

25 Stevens Ave
Reading, PA 19609

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George A Gonzalez Esquire

534 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601

Nevins & McAllister, PLLC

602-604 Court St
Reading, PA 19601
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Millman, Kenneth, ATTY

2755 Century Blvd
Wyomissing, PA 19610
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Cambria & Kline PC

123 N 3rd St
Reading, PA 19601
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WSK Lawyers

138 N 5th St
Reading, PA 19601

Emkey Law Firm

326 Penn Ave
West Reading, PA 19611
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Reading PA Lawyer

38 N 6th St
Reading, PA 19601
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Rigdon, Abby L

535 Court St Ste 1
Reading, PA 19601

William Bispels Attorney

539 Court St
Reading, PA 19601

Nigrini, Jay M, ATTY

606 Court St
Reading, PA 19601
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Allan L Sodomsky Attorney

606 Court St Ste 200
Reading, PA 19601
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Kirwan II, Robert J

2901 Saint Lawrence Ave
Reading, PA 19606
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Law Office of Mary McDaniel

1720 Mineral Spring Rd
Reading, PA 19602

When Winning Matters

Baldwin, Mark C., Attorney At Law

3115 Main St
Birdsboro, PA 19508

Former District Attorney for Berks County for 16 years, 1992 to 2008

Cornerstone Law Firm, LLC

8500 Allen Town Pike Ste 3
Blandon, PA 19510
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The Law Offices of Alan B. Ziegler

532 Elm St
Reading, PA 19601

Sharon L Gray Law Offices

906 Penn Ave
Wyomissing, PA 19610
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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.