From Arrest to Release — Exactly What Happens.
Most families have never dealt with bail before. Here's the whole process in plain English, including which steps are yours and which ones we take off your plate.
Call us — any hour
Give us the person's name and the county of arrest. A licensed agent answers directly; no voicemail, no obligation to ask questions.
Bail is set
A judge sets bail based on the charge, history and flight risk. Misdemeanors typically run $500–$5,000; felonies more. At Lew Sterrett this can take 6–12 hours after arrest — we monitor it for you.
You approve the plan
We text you the exact bond amount, our fee and payment options — plans available, no credit check. Nothing is charged until you say yes.
We post the bond
Our agent files directly at the jail. Because we keep an office near every major DFW facility, there's no cross-town drive slowing release down.
Release & what comes next
Most DFW jails release within 1–4 hours after posting. We tell you where to pick them up and stay on the case — court-date reminders included.
What it costs
You pay a percentage of the full bail as our fee — the standard across Texas. Flexible payment plans, no credit check, no hidden fees — the quote is the price, in writing.
Questions Families Ask
How much does a bail bond cost?
You pay a percentage of the full bail amount as our fee — the industry standard in Texas. We offer flexible payment plans with no credit check, and you approve the exact number before anything is charged.
How long until they're released?
Once we post the bond, most DFW jails release within 1–4 hours. Lew Sterrett intake can run 6–12 hours after arrest before bail is even set — we monitor it so you don't have to keep calling the jail.
Do I get the bond money back?
The premium you pay us is the fee for posting the full bail on your behalf and is not returned. If you paid the court the full cash bail yourself, that is refundable after the case — most families can't, which is why bonds exist.
What do I need to co-sign a bond?
A valid ID and a phone number gets the conversation started. Depending on the amount we may ask about employment or collateral — the agent walks you through it in one call.
What happens if they miss a court date?
Call us immediately — one missed date is often fixable if we act fast. We send reminders before every court date to keep it from happening.
¿Hablan español?
Sí — tenemos agentes totalmente bilingües disponibles las 24 horas en las cinco oficinas.
A Licensed Agent Will Answer It.
Asking costs nothing — day or night.
Call (214) 749-5600