Top Attorneys near Washington County Jail, WI

Levy & Levy SC

N61 W6058 Columbia Rd
Cedarburg, WI 53012
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La Voy, Jonathan

530 Walnut St
West Bend, WI 53095
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Fincke Waring R

6945 Colt Cir
West Bend, WI 53090

Paradise Law Office- Joseph Reback, Atty

333 W. Paradise Dr.
West Bend, WI 53095
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Mayer Law Office

120 N Main St Ste 360
West Bend, WI 53095
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Hetzel Law Office, LLC

411 N River Rd
West Bend, WI 53090
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Doherty Law Offices, SC

1725 E Washington St
West Bend, WI 53095
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Mishlove and Stuckert, Attorneys at Law

333 W Paradise Dr
West Bend, WI 53095
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Law Office of John A Best

305 N 7th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095
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Nelson, David A, JD

120 N Main St Ste 340
West Bend, WI 53095
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The Nelson Law Firm

120 N Main St
West Bend, WI 53095
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Kim Julius

530 Walnut St
West Bend, WI 53095

Attorney Nathan Dineen

246 S 5th Ave
West Bend, WI 53095

Kratz Law Firm

1108 W Washington St
West Bend, WI 53095

Reback Attorney Joseph at Law

333 W Paradise Dr
West Bend, WI 53095
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Knudtson Christine Eisenmann Law Office

2005 Stonebridge Cir
West Bend, WI 53095
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Hartmann Sand & Gravel Co Inc

N6621 Pioneer Dr.
Fredonia, WI 53021
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Vanden Heuvel & Dineen, S.C.

W175N11086 Stonewood Dr
Germantown, WI 53022
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Houseman & Feind LLP

1650 9th Ave
Grafton, WI 53024
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The Law Offices of Jason D. Baltz

12924 N Cobblestone Ct
Mequon, WI 53097
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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.