Sherman Oaks Bail Bonds
Christmas Bail Bonds has been writing bail since 1974, and its main office is on Van Nuys Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. From that Los Angeles County base, the company says it serves clients throughout California and Nevada.
That long history is the foundation of its approach. The company argues that decades in the business mean its agents know which departments and people to contact at each jail, which helps keep a release moving once the bond is in place.
Five Decades of Bail Experience From a Sherman Oaks Office
Christmas Bail Bonds keeps a straightforward process. A caller gives the full name of the person in jail, the company looks up the facility and bail amount, and payment is arranged by credit card, cash or cashier's check. An agent then meets the co-signer to sign papers and contacts the jail to post the bond.
The office is staffed 24/7, and the company says it keeps families updated as soon as anything changes. It states that it charges everyone the same rate and never more than the state-regulated premium of 10 percent of the bail amount, and it reports that releases on average take a couple of hours or less, though timing varies by jail.
Services Offered by Christmas Bail Bonds
- Bail bonds statewide in California and in Nevada
- Bail amount and facility lookup using the defendant's full name
- Payment by credit card, cash or cashier's check
- In-person signing with a licensed agent
- 24/7 staff with ongoing status updates
- Uniform premium rate for every client, per the company
Client Impressions of Christmas Bail Bonds
Clients frequently describe the experience as transparent, with costs explained up front and no surprises. Many say they called several other companies before finding a bondsman who listened, responded quickly and stayed in constant contact. Reviewers also mention documents being sent promptly, a fast release, and follow-up check-ins afterward that made them feel cared for rather than treated as a transaction.
Serving the Van Nuys Jail and Courts
The Sherman Oaks headquarters is about 1.9 miles from the LAPD Valley Jail (Van Nuys) and about the same distance from the Van Nuys Courthouse West, which handles many criminal cases for this part of the Valley. The Burbank City Jail and the Burbank Courthouse are each a little more than 8 miles away for arrests on the eastern side of the Valley.
- LAPD Valley Jail (Van Nuys) (Van Nuys)
- Burbank City Jail (Burbank)
- Van Nuys Courthouse West (Van Nuys)
- Burbank Courthouse (Burbank)
How Christmas Bail Bonds Handles a Los Angeles County Bond
- The arrest is processed: The person is booked at the local station or jail, such as the LAPD Valley Jail (Van Nuys), before bail can be posted.
- Look up the bail: With the defendant's full name, the company finds the jail and the bail amount set under the county schedule.
- Agree on payment: The premium is paid by credit card, cash or cashier's check.
- Sign the paperwork: An agent meets the co-signer to sign the bond documents, then contacts the jail to post the bond.
- Release and court appearances: The defendant is released once the bond is accepted and must keep every court date that follows.
Frequently Asked Questions About Christmas Bail Bonds
How long has Christmas Bail Bonds been in business?
The company says it has been in business since 1974.
Does Christmas Bail Bonds work outside Los Angeles?
Yes. It advertises service throughout California and Nevada.
What information should I have when I call?
The defendant's full name is the starting point. The company uses it to look up the jail and the bail amount.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Christmas Bail Bonds accepts credit cards, cash and cashier's checks.
Can bail be reduced after it is set?
A defense attorney can ask a judge to lower bail at a hearing, but jail staff will only accept the scheduled amount until a judge orders otherwise.
Families facing an arrest in the San Fernando Valley can contact Christmas Bail Bonds at any hour to have the bail amount looked up and a signing arranged.