Austin Jail Release Attorneys
Call (512) 359-3743 Immediately for Help Getting Someone Out of Travis County Jail
Do you need help getting a loved one out of the Travis County jail? Smith & Vinson Law Firm can help you. Austin Criminal Defense Lawyers, Jarrod Smith and Brad Vinson are on call 24/7.
Thinking about calling a bail bondsman? Bondsmen are expensive and can only contact a judge to see if there has been a bond set. This should not be your first option. An Austin jail release lawyer can approach a judge and argue for a personal bond to be set on your behalf. If granted, your loved one will be able to leave the jail based on their promise to appear at future court settings.
If the judge does not approve the personal bond, then the Austin jail release lawyers at Smith & Vinson Law Firm will argue for a cash deposit bond. If approved, you or a family member will put money up to the court to guarantee your loved one’s future appearances in court. After the case is closed, the money will be given back. Bondsmen are not able to ask for a personal bond or cash deposit bond.
The Austin jail release attorneys at Smith & Vinson are here to help you. Let us fight to get your loved out of jail. Get a free consultation now by calling (512) 359-3743!
Three Types of Bonds in Texas
1) Personal Bond
A personal bond or PR bond is the best type of bond for someone in custody. You or your loved ones are not required to put up any money with Travis County. You are not required to put up anything as collateral with Travis County. You may, however, have to pay some administrative fees. You are only required to give your promise to appear at all future court settings. However, if you fail to appear at a court setting and your bond is set aside, revoked, or forfeited, then, just like with a cash or surety bond, you will still be liable for the full amount of the personal bond.
In Travis County, pre-trial services review your criminal history and the facts of the current case and determine if a PR bond should be recommended to the judge. If pre-trial services determine that a PR bond should not be recommended, then a Austin jail release attorney can still request a PR bond from the judge. This is something that a bail bondsmen cannot do. The Austin jail release lawyers at Smith & Vinson Law Firm can do this for you or your loved one. If granted, most PR bonds have conditions of bond that must be followed. If violated, your bond could be revoked.
2) Cash Bond
A cash bond means you or a loved one will be paying the full amount of the bond with the court until the case is resolved. A cash bond is something we would consider requesting if a PR bond is denied. This is also something that a bail bondsmen cannot request. Once the case is over and your loved one has not had their bond forfeited, then the cash bond will be returned to you. This is an expensive option for many clients and family members of clients. A cash bond in Travis County can be paid in cash, money order, or cashier’s check.
3) Surety Bond
A surety bond is what a bail bondsman uses. A licensed bail bondsman issues it. This is money put up by the bail bondsman and assures the court that you will appear at all future court dates. A surety bond requires that you pay a bail bondsman 10 to 20 percent of the bond. This 10 to 20 percent fee is non-refundable and is the cost of using a bail bondsman. This is money you will never get back.
Available by Phone 24-Hours for Jail Release
If you have a loved one in the Travis County jail or have been arrested or charged with an offense in Austin, Travis County, Williamson County, Hays County, or any of the surrounding areas in Texas contact Smith & Vinson Law Firm.
At Smith & Vinson Law Firm, our Austin jail release attorneys will first work to get your loved one out of jail and then aggressively fight to defend the charges against him or her in court. We take their charges seriously and fight to protect your loved one’s constitutional rights. Jarrod Smith and Brad Vinson are aggressive trial lawyers that will fight for your loved one or family member from day one to get the best possible resolution for their case.
Call (512) 359-3743 immediately for a FREE consultation to seek the release of your loved one from Travis County jail.
Our Client Reviews
Earning Our Reputation by Protecting Yours
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Smith and Vinson are absolutely incredible! They go above and beyond to help their clients and have a track record of success in getting cases dismissed. Their aggressive approach and unwavering dedication make them stand out from the rest.- Linda W.
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What sets this firm apart is their unwavering dedication to their clients. They listen attentively, provide clear guidance, and approach every case with the utmost diligence. Their attention to detail is truly impressive, and they leave no stone unturned.- Former Client
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When in battle you need people by your side who are fierce enough to face the opposition with you. Brad and Jarod far exceeded my expectations with their passion for winning and attention to detail.- Nikki C.
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After the Jury was selected, the first witness was called to the stand, and Brad and Jarrod imploded the State's case. Moments later, the case was dismissed. I couldn't be any more thankful for Smith & Vinson.- Former Client
A Proven Track Record
Check Out Our Recent Case Results
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Case Dismissed Public Intoxication
After a night out our client got turned around in her apartment complex and knocked on a door she thought was her residence. Because of the late hour the police were called out to the scene and our client was charged with Public Intoxication.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
Our client was drinking and watching sports with his girlfriend when they got into a heated argument. The argument escalated, and our client left in order to avoid further trouble. A neighbor called the police and our client’s girlfriend made a statement alleging that our client had assaulted her.
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Case Dismissed; Charges Reduced Felony DWI
Our client was arrested for her fourth DWI with an alleged BAC of 0.168. The State aggressively prosecuted this case and sought prison time. We were able to work with the client on a mitigation strategy that resulted in the State agreeing to drop the felony and offer probation on a misdemeanor, keeping the client out of jail.
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Case Dismissed Assault Family Violence
Our client was charged with Assault Family Violence after an argument with his girlfriend in their shared residence. At the time of his arrest our Client was a young father who also worked for the city. Having this charge put him as risk of losing a custody battle for his child and his stable employment.
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Probation (was looking at 25 to life in prison) Felony DWI
Our client was arrested and charged with DWI. The alleged BAC was 0.083. However, because he had 6 prior DWI’s and had previously been to prison multiple times, the client was facing 25 years to life in prison. The client accepted responsibility for the crime and our attorneys set this case for a sentencing hearing in front of the judge, where we put on a strong mitigation case with multiple witnesses. We were able to avoid prison or jail for the client. He was sentenced to probation.