Top Attorneys near Mobile County Jail, AL

David B Zimmerman, Attorney at Law

155 S Warren St
Mobile, AL 36602
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Williams Richard R

301 Government St
Mobile, AL 36602
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Friedlander Law Firm

118 N Royal St #605
Mobile, AL 36602
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Green Matt The Law Office Of

501 Government Street Suite 1
Mobile, AL 36602
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Process Servers, Private Investigators, Polygraphs, Mediations & Notary Public

3111 W Wilshire Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
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Jarrett Crawford Attorney At Law

1407 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603

Jackie Brown Attorney At Law

74 Midtown Park W Ste 100
Mobile, AL 36606
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Nikolakis Peggy R

4300 Midmost Dr
Mobile, AL 36609

John W Adams Jr

1914 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36617

James M. Byrd, Attorney at Law

456 Conti St
Mobile, AL 36602
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Briskman & Binion PC

205 Church St
Mobile, AL 36602
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Messick Bill C

4321 Downtowner Loop N Ste 207
Mobile, AL 36609
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A Lawyer With A Tradition Of Caring

F. Luke Coley, Jr.

3929 Airport Blvd Ste 2-516
Mobile, AL 36609

ORSO STEVE

Po Box 16712
Mobile, AL 36616
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Usgsa Public Building Service

201 Saint Michael St
Mobile, AL 36602

Kimbrough Jr, James E

209 N Joachim St
Mobile, AL 36603

Hanley Neil L

158 Congress St
Mobile, AL 36603
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Dumas & McPhail

126 Government St
Mobile, AL 36602
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Solon Law, L.L.C.

166 Government St Ste 1
Mobile, AL 36602

Grant Travis Attorney

456 Conti St
Mobile, AL 36602

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.