When an unforeseen personal situation arises and you or someone you love is in need of an affordable bail bond, knowing that you can turn to our family at Lopez Bail Bonds for honest, affordable and professional service can mean all the difference. We know how stressful it can be to deal with your friends or family being detained; the last thing you need to worry about is how you will afford to help them. Our family is happy to offer affordable payment plans, where property is not always required, and also accepts credit cards and checks for your convenience. We will work with you to ensure that our services are as affordable as possible.

Taking care of bail bonds Los Angeles County and throughout California since 1956, we are an experienced and locally owned bail bondsman company that is personally invested in providing you with the services you need to handle an emergency. Our knowledge and experience further allows us to remain completely professional and to treat each client with the respect and courtesy they deserve.

What are Affordable Bail Bonds?

Surety bonds, also known as affordable bail bonds, are essentially contracts between a bail bond agent and the signer or cosigners guaranteeing that the defendant will appear for all scheduled court appearances. If the defendant fails to appear, the signers of the bail bond contract agree to pay the court the full amount of the bond.

In most states, including California, law sets the cost of bail bonds and rates are typically not negotiable. The fee for California bail bonds is 10 percent of the bail. There are no taxes. In certain rare cases for high bail amounts, a discounted rate may be available. This rate is generally called the “bond premium” and is the nonrefundable amount that the bail bond agency receives in return for putting up the bail to release the defendant. It is important to note that agencies that offer premiums at a lower rate are acting illegally, and such an action should question their reliability to help you with this sensitive situation.

When speaking with any potential bail bondsman company, below are some of the questions that you should ask regarding their services. The answers to these questions should provide you with the information you need to select a bail bond company you can trust.

• What is your bond premium?
• What type of payment terms do you offer?
• Do I need to provide collateral?
• When does the bail bond forfeiture take place?
• How much will it cost to use your services?
• How do I pay for the bail bond?
• How long have you been a bail bondsman? Are you licensed?
• Can you handle bail bonds for any jail in California?
• How should I expect you to communicate with me throughout the process?
• What are my risks as a signer or cosigner on the bond?
• Are you able to locate my friend or family member in the jail system?
• What are your hours of operation?

Completing the Process: Affordable Bail Bonds Release From Jail

After the paperwork is finalized, our team at Lopez Bail Bonds will post the bond with the jail, which will result in the release of the defendant. Jail facilities throughout Southern California vary in the amount of time it takes for the process to be completed. From start to finish, depending on the jail, you can expect the paperwork and posting process to be between 1 and 3 hours. It is always best to contact us for an estimate, as these are average times.

At Lopez Bail Bonds, we are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist you with all your bail bonds needs. Each situation is unique, so please do not hesitate to contact us today to learn more about our affordable bail bonds and how we can assist you in gaining the release of your loved one. We promise to provide you with reliable information and look forward to sharing our knowledge and expertise with you.

Do you have additional questions about our affordable bail bonds? Has your loved one been arrested? Contact our team at Lopez Bail Bonds today to get started and to get the help your family needs to release your loved one in the most efficient and quickest way possible. Connect with us today, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at 888-694-9260. We are here to help.