San Diego Bail Bonds
Few bail companies in Southern California can trace their history back to 1926, but Armstrong Bail Bonds can. The family business runs an office in Glendale and another in San Diego, so it can serve families across San Diego County at any hour.
Generations of the Armstrong family have run the company, and that continuity shapes how it presents itself: real people on the phone, straight answers about cost, and help available day and night for arrests anywhere in Los Angeles and San Diego Counties.
Family-Run Since 1926
Armstrong Bail Bonds says it is still family-owned and operated by later generations of the Armstrong family, with offices in Glendale and San Diego. The company charges the 10 percent premium set by California law, offers payment plans for families who cannot cover it all at once, and notes that many bonds do not require property or other collateral depending on the amount and the defendant's history.
Live agents answer around the clock, including holidays, rather than sending calls to voicemail. The company writes bonds for a range of charges, including DUI, drug offenses, gun charges and felonies, and offers an online application where an agent follows up within minutes to locate the defendant and review bail options.
Services Offered by Armstrong Bail Bonds
- 24/7 live agents for San Diego and Los Angeles Counties
- State-regulated premium with payment plans
- Bonds that often require little or no collateral
- DUI, drug, gun and felony bail bonds
- Online bail application with fast follow-up
- Inmate search help
Armstrong's San Diego Office and the Downtown Jail
Armstrong's San Diego office is a short walk from San Diego Central Jail and from the San Diego Central Courthouse. Families with a loved one arrested in the South Bay may be dealing with the Chula Vista City Jail, about 7 miles from the office, and the South County Regional Center, about 7.5 miles away.
- San Diego Central Jail (San Diego)
- Chula Vista City Jail (Chula Vista)
- San Diego Central Courthouse (San Diego)
- South County Regional Center (Chula Vista)
Bail in San Diego County, Step by Step
- Arrest and booking: The defendant is taken to the county jail, usually San Diego Central Jail for city arrests, for fingerprints, a photo and entry into the system.
- Bail is determined: When booking is finished, bail is set from the county schedule or by a judge. Some charges require a court hearing first.
- Start an application: Call Armstrong or start the online application with whatever you know about the defendant. An agent reaches out to find the person and confirm the bail.
- Paperwork and payment: A co-signer completes the agreement and pays the premium, with a payment plan if needed. Collateral may not be required.
- Release and court: Once Armstrong posts the bond, the jail processes the release. The defendant must appear at every court date.
Frequently Asked Questions About Armstrong Bail Bonds
How long has Armstrong Bail Bonds been in business?
The company has served Southern California families since 1926 and is still run by the Armstrong family.
How much does a bail bond cost with Armstrong?
Armstrong charges the premium set by California law, which it lists as 10 percent of the bond amount, and offers payment plans.
Will I need to put up my house as collateral?
Not always. Armstrong says many bonds require no property or collateral, depending on the bail amount and the defendant's history.
What areas does Armstrong cover?
The company serves Los Angeles and San Diego Counties from offices in Glendale and San Diego.
What information should I have ready when I call?
The defendant's full name, date of birth or approximate age, and where they were arrested help an agent find the booking quickly.
A family company with nearly a century behind it, Armstrong Bail Bonds answers calls from San Diego County around the clock. Reach out by phone or start the online application, and an agent will help locate your loved one and explain the options.