Having a basic understanding or working knowledge of the bail bonds process can save you and your loved ones an endless amount of grief and anxiety that is often caused simply by a lack of understanding of the processes involved, from arrest to arraignment and bail. As a bail bonds insurance company with more than five decades of experience and service in the Los Angeles area, the team at Lopez Bail Bonds is here to help, should you ever have any questions or if they can ever help with the bail of yourself or a loved one.

Working with a bail bonds insurance company is relatively straightforward and simple. Posting of a bail bond is basically just a contract between the bail bonds agent and the person who is posting bail for the defendant, such as a loved one or a cosigner. The bail bonds company charges 10% of the total bail amount as their fee, which is the standard rate of all licensed bail bonds companies in the state of California. For instance, if the total bond is set at $30,000, you would pay the bail bonds company $3,000 in order to have your loved one released from jail. While it is true that the $3,000 paid to the bail bonds agency is a non-refundable premium, it is much easier to come up with $3,000 than $30,000 for most people, and so we are here to help 24/7.

Many people feel ashamed or embarrassed at requesting or requiring the services of a bail bonds company, but the team at Lopez Bail Bonds wants you to know that it is cause for neither. When you initially contact the bail bonds agency, you will need to have several key pieces of information ready. While you should try to give them as much information as possible, some of the most important facts you will need to have gathered are as follows:

• The full name of the person who is being charged and held
• Which jail he or she is being held in
• His or her booking number
• What the charges against him or her are
• What, if any, charges may have been filed against him or her in the past
• Any other pieces of information that you feel would be helpful or beneficial

We work with all of our clients to provide the utmost in discretion and privacy. Once the defendant or a cosigner has been pre-approved for the amount of the set bond, there is some paperwork that needs to be filled out in order to start the process. Once all of the required paperwork is complete, the bail bonds agent will pay the bond, releasing the defendant from jail. The time required for this step can vary wildly, and depends on several factors, including the jail that the defendant is being held in. After the bond has been posted and the defendant has been released, it is very important that the defendant show up for any scheduled or required court appearances; otherwise, the bail bonds company is held financially liable for the entire amount of the bond. If this is the case, the bail bonds agent will find the defendant, and ensure that they are immediately returned to jail.

About Lopez Bail Bonds

Lopez Bail Bonds has been in business and serving the greater Los Angeles area and Southern California since 1956 and it is still a family owned and operated business, even to this day. They have fine-tuned their services and skills over the years, to ensure that you have the best possible experience. They also strive to be as flexible as possible to meet your needs. There are several reasons to choose to work with their team, including the fact that they can work with any court and also in any jail. In addition, they make negotiating easy and can assure your privacy will be honored and discretion extended. Property is not always required to secure bond, and they accept several methods of payment, including checks and credit cards. They also offer credit financing, to those who qualify.

If you have any questions about the bail bonds process or find yourself in the need of bail bonds in LA or a bail bonds insurance agent, please feel free to give the team at Lopez Bail Bonds a call. They respect your privacy, and would love the opportunity to answer any questions you may have. Browse through their website, which will give you plenty of information about bail bonds and choosing the right agency to work with. If you are ever in need of their services, feel free to give them a call!