San Antonio Bail Bond Lawyer
Attorney bonds in San Antonio allow a criminal defense lawyer to post a bond for someone who has been arrested and help secure their release from the Bexar County Jail.
For many families, the goal after an arrest is simple: get someone out of jail as quickly as possible. In some cases, a criminal defense lawyer can post an attorney bond, allowing a person to be released while legal representation begins immediately.
Instead of hiring a bail bondsman and then searching for a lawyer later, an attorney bond allows both steps to happen at the same time.
If someone you know has been arrested in Bexar County, contact our office to discuss whether an attorney bond may be available.
Call (210) 212-8888 to speak with a San Antonio criminal defense lawyer.
Need to Get Someone Out of Bexar County Jail?
If someone has been arrested in San Antonio or Bexar County, an attorney bond may allow a criminal defense lawyer to post the bond while beginning legal representation immediately.
What Are Attorney Bonds in San Antonio?
An attorney bond in Bexar County allows a licensed criminal defense attorney to post a bonds for a client who has been arrested.
When a lawyer posts an attorney bond for a Bexar County case, the attorney becomes the attorney of record and begins representing the client in the criminal case. This allows the person to be released from jail while also retaining legal representation for their case.
Instead of hiring a separate bail bondsman and then hiring a lawyer later, an attorney bond allows both steps to happen at the same time.
Attorney bonds are commonly used in Bexar County for individuals who want to begin working with a criminal defense lawyer immediately after release.
Attorney Bonds vs Bail Bonds
Most people are familiar with bail bondsmen, who typically charge around 10% of the bond amount.
For example:
$5,000 bond → about $500 fee
When an attorney bond is used instead of a traditional bail bondsman, the money paid may also go toward legal representation. This allows the bond and the legal defense to begin at the same time, helping families make better use of the money spent to secure release from jail.
This means the same person helping secure release from jail can also begin:
- reviewing the charges
- protecting your rights
- preparing a defense strategy
For many families, this simplifies the process after an arrest.
How the Release Process Works in Bexar County
After an arrest, a person is typically:
- Booked into the Bexar County Jail
- Processed by jail staff
- Taken before a magistrate judge
- Given a bond amount
Once the bond is posted, release from jail can take 6 to 48 hours, depending on jail processing times. After release, a phone is typically available so the person can contact family or friends for transportation. Because many releases occur late at night or early in the morning, families should be prepared to receive a call at unusual hours.
If you believe someone you know has been arrested, you can also use the:
Bexar County Magistrate Search
Speak With a San Antonio Criminal Defense Lawyer
If someone you care about has been arrested in San Antonio or Bexar County, our firm may be able to help secure their release from the Bexar County Jail through an attorney bond. Attorney bonds allow a criminal defense lawyer to post the bond while also beginning legal representation in the case.
Contact us now to speak with a San Antonio criminal defense lawyer about posting an attorney bond and helping someone get out of jail.
Call (210) 212-8888 to speak with a bond lawyer.