Top Attorneys near Tuscaloosa County Jail, AL

Joel L. Sogol, Attorney at Law

811 21st Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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40 Years Defending Criminal Charges in State and Federal Court

Turner Law Group

2312 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Timothy B McCool Attorney at Law

100 Phoenix Ave, Carrollton
Carrollton, AL 35447
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Turner, Webb & Roberts, PC

2312 University Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

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Thigpen & Associates, LLC

2223 8th Street, Suite B
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Pattillo Law, LLC

1609 Greensboro Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Pattillo Law, LLC. . . where your case is worked and you are not just another number.

Michael J. Upton, Attorney at Law

410 20th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Dixon, Brenda A, ATY

16 Springbrook
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405

Jeffrey Pierce, Attorney

7700 River Ridge Rd NE
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406

Cheshire, Randall M LLC

2829 7th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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A Kelley Hudlow

2703 7th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Wayne L Williams & Associates LLC

2617 8th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Diane Oraif Law

2626 7th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Dice, Karen N

2824 7th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Jason Arrington, LLC

601 Greensboro Ave Ste 300
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Joshua J. Swords, Attorney At Law

600 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd S Ste 120
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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The Glasscox Law Firm

600 Lurleen B Wallace Blvd S
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Barnett Law Firm

2621 7th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Andres David

2711 6th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Rosen Harwood, PA

2200 Jack Warner Pkwy Ste 200
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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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.