Fresno Bail Bonds
Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds has been writing bail in Fresno since 1968, and its M Street office is practically next door to the Fresno County Main Jail. Over more than 50 years it has grown into one of the larger bail agencies in California.
The company's slogan, call Albert for bail, has been around long enough that many Fresno families know the name. Its agents work around the clock, holidays included, and no appointment is needed.
Since 1968: Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds
Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds has offices in Fresno, Madera, Visalia, Hanford, Merced and Los Angeles, and mobile agents who cover the entire state. It holds a separate immigration bond license in addition to its bail license, and it writes bonds from $10,000 up to $1,000,000. The company can take a credit card to secure a bond and start the process over the phone, whichever California jail the defendant is in.
The company states that it has arranged bail with low down payments ranging from 0 to 2.5 percent on approved credit, followed by interest-free bi-weekly or monthly payments while the defendant is out of jail. Homeowners, AARP members, union members and people with private attorneys may qualify for a discount of up to 20 percent on the premium, which the company explains as paying an eight percent premium instead of the usual ten. It also provides free, no-obligation bail details within minutes of a call.
Services Offered by Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds
- County bail bonds and immigration bonds
- Offices in Fresno, Madera, Visalia, Hanford, Merced and Los Angeles
- Bonds from $10,000 to $1,000,000
- Low down payments and interest-free bi-weekly or monthly plans on approved credit
- Premium discounts for homeowners, AARP, union members and private-attorney clients
- Credit card bonds started by phone for any California jail
- 24/7 service including holidays, no appointment needed
Client Impressions of Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds
Clients commonly describe the staff as friendly, attentive and professional. A recurring point is that the office starts working right away, with one person beginning the paperwork on the phone and passing details along so the next agent is ready when the family arrives. Reviewers also say the process was explained in detail and felt less stressful than they expected, with release coming within a few hours.
On M Street, Beside the Fresno County Main Jail
The office is a very short walk from the Fresno County Main Jail and the Fresno County North Annex Jail, both essentially across the street. Fresno County Superior Court - Criminal Departments 95 & 96 is right nearby as well, and the Fresno County Superior Court - Downtown Courthouse is about 0.2 miles away.
- Fresno County Main Jail (Fresno)
- Fresno County North Annex Jail (Fresno)
- Fresno County Superior Court - Criminal Departments 95 & 96 (Fresno)
- Fresno County Superior Court - Downtown Courthouse (Fresno)
How a Fresno County Bail Bond Comes Together
- Booking at the Main Jail: Most adults arrested in Fresno are booked into the Fresno County Main Jail or an adjoining annex, a short distance from the M Street office.
- Bail details in minutes: Once bail is set, an agent can look up the bail amount and charges for free, with no obligation to go forward.
- Start by phone: The co-signer can secure the bond with a credit card over the phone, or walk into the office without an appointment.
- Down payment and plan: The agent reviews eligibility for a low down payment, a discount and an interest-free payment schedule, and the co-signer signs the agreement.
- Release in a few hours: The bond is posted at the jail, and the defendant is typically out within a couple of hours and must attend every court date afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions About Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds
How long has Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds been in business?
The company has been providing bail bonds in Fresno since 1968.
Does the company write immigration bonds?
Yes. Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds holds a separate immigration bond license.
Where are its other offices?
Besides Fresno, it has offices in Madera, Visalia, Hanford, Merced and Los Angeles, plus mobile agents statewide.
Who qualifies for a premium discount?
Homeowners, AARP members, union members and clients with private attorney representation may qualify for a discount of up to 20 percent.
Is an appointment needed?
No. The company is available 24 hours a day, including major holidays, and does not require appointments.
When someone lands in the Fresno County Main Jail, contact Albert Ramirez Bail Bonds or walk over to its M Street office to get bail details and ask about a low down payment plan.