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A-1 Bonding
A-1 Bonding in Houston was founded in 1948 and has been under the direction of the current owner since 1987. With over 33 years of experience, the staff at A-1 is professional, knowledgeable, and discreet. The current owner was voted Bondsmen of The Year in 2004, and in 2009 he was elected to the Bail Bondsmen Hall of Fame. The company takes bond cases for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic violations. The knowledgeable and experienced staff guide clients through every step of the process.
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Bada Bing Bail Bonds
Bada Bing Bail Bonds in Houston serves Harris and surrounding counties. The company posts bonds 24 hours a day with low prices and flexible payment plans. Bada Bing also serves clients with traffic and non-arrest bonds, so the client does not have to be in jail while awaiting bond posting. The company also offers services in other counties in Texas, and in other states. Bada Bing Bail Bonds can answer client questions and help guide them through the entire process from start to finish.
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North Main Bail Bond
North Main Bail Bond is a bond dealer in Houston that helps persons charged with a criminal offense to secure a temporary release from jail. The company operates day and night to give timely assistance to clients, and it handles various bond types, such as federal, surety, property, immigration, collateral, unsecured, and cash. The team consists of agents and administrative personnel with years of combined experience and industry training, and it transacts with the defendants themselves, their family members, or one of their friends who can qualify as a co-signer. The staff seeks a reasonable upfront fee, and it offers easy payment options using its risk-free online platform. North Main Bail Bond has offices on Peacore Street and Congress Avenue, and it welcomes inquiries in English and Spanish.
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ASAP Bail Bondsman
ASAP Bail Bondsman has three locations in and around the Houston area serving Harris, Brazoria, and Fort Bend counties. The company provides free quotes to clients, and all types bonds are available from traditional bail bonds to federal bonds, immigration bonds, and transfer bonds. The staff has extensive knowledge of the bail bonds system and will guide customers through the process quickly.
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Abacus Bail Bonds
Abacus Bail Bonds in Houston is a licensed bail bondsman available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The company offers low rates and convenient payment plans for felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and non-arrest bonds. Clients can call Abacus for free jail and warrant information. If an individual finds they have an active warrant for their arrest the experienced team at Abacus Bail Bonds can help them determine if a non-arrest bond is an option for them to avoid time spent in jail.
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Houston Harris County Bail Bonds
Houston Harris County Bail Bonds was opened in 1975 and serves Harris and Galveston Counties. The team guides clients through the entire process and handles bond for felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations such as DWI arrests. The company also has experience with non-arrest bonds which can allow the client to post bond without the jail time. The company also serves as a Notary Public and can work bond cases over the phone and by fax for customer convenience as well as meet clients at the jail.
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A Mobile Bail Bond Service
A Mobile Bail Bond Service in Houston has been posting bail bonds for over ten years. If clients are unable to visit the office, a mobile representative can come to them. The business offers 0% interest with a reasonable down payment and affordable monthly payments. The business posts bonds for all types of cases from felony to misdemeanor and traffic violations. Weekly check-ins can be done via text for customer convenience to avoid weekly travel to and from the office. A Mobile Bail Bond Service will guide clients through the process and answer any questions they may have through the entire process.
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H-Town Bail Bonds
H-Town Bail Bonds has 14 years experience in Houston. The business also serves all of Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston counties. H-Town specializes in affordable bonds with low-interest rates and low down payments. The company posts bonds for felony, misdemeanor, and immigration cases. The company works to provide fast service for the full range of case types and will guide clients through the process from start to finish.
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Blackwood Bonding
Blackwood Bonding opened in 1980; it is one of Houston's oldest licensed bail bonding companies. The company is conveniently located just down the street from the Harris County booking facility. The experienced team will guide clients through the entire process and answer any questions they may have. Blackwood offers bonds for a range of case types including felony, misdemeanor, and traffic arrests. The company also provides free warrant and jail information.
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Access Bail Bonding Service
Access Bonding Service in Houston has over 42 years experience in the bail bonds business. The company is licensed and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and has easy and affordable payment plans for a range of bonds, like felony, DWI, and misdemeanor and also non-arrest bonds. Non-arrest bonds can be an option for individuals with active warrants to help them avoid time in jail. Bond by fax and online bond forms are also available from Access Bonding Service.
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Cox Bail Bonds
Cox Bail Bonds has been operating in Houston since 1990. Owner Michael W. Cox has been in the industry since 1983. The company offers bail bond services 24/7, and although it can post bail nationwide, it predominately serves Montgomery, Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend, and other Texas counties. Payment plans are available as well as no collateral for most cases. Payments are accepted online and over the phone.
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James Bond Bail Bonds
James Bond Bail Bonds in Houston has been under current ownership since 2007. The agents serve Houston and the surrounding area and speak Spanish as well as English. Bond services are available for criminal charges with competitive small down payments and convenient payment plans. Application forms are on the company website to start the process quickly and easily. The company also offers notary services.
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Q: How do bail bonds work?
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Bail bonds help you put up enough money to be released from prison before a trial if you have been charged with a crime. Bail may be set automatically, so you can pay it almost immediately, or by a court, in which case you must wait for a bail-setting hearing. Bail is set based on various factors, including the nature of the offense, and many people don't have enough money on hand to cover the amount. Part of the bond total is paid as a fee to the bondsman, and that agent agrees to pay the total bond to the court if you don't show up for a hearing.
Q: What do bail bondsmen do?
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Bail bondsmen act as a surety. They promise to pay the bail money if you don't show up for hearings or trials. For example, if bail is $50,000, you may need to pay a fee of 10%, which is $5,000, and the bondsman agrees to be on the hook for the other $45,000 if you don't follow through with requirements.
Q: Can a bail bondsman arrest you?
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Bail bondsmen can only arrest you if they're bond agents or bounty hunters. Some bail bondsmen may work in this capacity, but many contract with bounty hunters for this purpose. The role of a bounty hunter is to find and arrest people who have skipped out on bail. Bondsmen are usually provided with a timeline during which they can turn the person in to authorities and avoid having to pay the entire bail. Whether a bounty hunter can actually arrest you depends on individual state laws.
Q: Can a bail bondsman revoke a bond for non-payment?
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Many times you don't have the cash on hand to pay the bail bondsman fee immediately, and you can sign an agreement to do so. The bondsman puts up surety, and you must pay the fee within a certain period of time. If you don't, the bondsman can revoke the bail, and a bounty hunter can arrest you and turn you into the authorities. At that time, you would have to pay the entire bail to be released again.
Q: Can a bail bondsman check for warrants?
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Yes, bail bondsmen can run warrant checks to determine if they want to offer you their service. If you have numerous warrants in various areas, they may consider you too much of a risk. They might also run warrant checks as part of any investigation to locate you if you don’t show up in court.
Q: Can a bail bondsman search my house?
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Depending on the state, bounty hunters don't need a warrant to enter your home. They also don't have to announce themselves because you waive certain rights when you sign a bail bond agreement. If you don't hold up your end of that agreement, the bail bondsman can hire a bounty hunter to find you and bring you to authorities.
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