Keep Bailing

Imagine you’re a criminal defense attorney and you receive a 3:00 AM call from an arrested client. “I’m in jail—get me out”, demands your client!  “But I’m not acquainted with a bail bondsman,” you humbly reply.   Your client responds, “You’re a criminal defense attorney–what do you mean you’re not acquainted with a bail bondsman! That’s like a dairy farmer who’s not acquainted with a veterinarian.”

If you’re an attorney, it makes sense to develop a close relationship with a professional bail bondsman. Ok, so maybe you’re not an attorney. You still might want to know a good bondsman. Here’re a few reasons why:

• A quality bondsman can do many extra service items such as being present in court for bail hearings, 24 hour emergency service, signature bonds requiring no collateral, payment plans for the defendant, giving the defendant a ride home etc.
• Large bail bond approvals (those exceeding $250,000) can be difficult to get approved. An attorney should be working with a competent bail bondsman with the capacity & experience to efficiently finalize large bail bonds.
  Any business referral that is made by an attorney is a direct reflection of that attorney. For example, if a criminal defense attorney recommends a bail bondsman who does a sub-standard job, the arrestee will rightfully question that attorney’s judgment.
• Much like fire insurance, you hope you never need it. When you do need it, you’re relieved that you’re prepared.

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