When you or a loved one sits in jail, the immediate goal is freedom. In that moment of panic, many people make a costly mistake: they call a bail bond company. What they don’t realize is that this decision can cost them thousands of dollars with zero return, while locking them into a business relationship that often works against their best interests.
There is a smarter, more effective alternative. As your defense attorney, Starr Law, P.C. can post your bond directly. This simple choice saves you significant money, avoids predatory practices, and ensures your first step toward freedom is also your first step toward building a powerful defense.
A person looking at a stack of cash and a contract, symbolizing the financial burden of bail bonds.
Choosing a bail bond company means losing your money forever. Using your attorney to post bond is an investment in your defense.
The Bail Bond Trap: How You Lose and They Profit
When you use a bail bond company, you pay them a non-refundable fee—typically 10% to 15% of the total bond amount. For a $50,000 bond, that’s $5,000 to $7,500 gone the moment you hand it over.
But the financial trap runs deeper. The bond company’s goal is to manage its risk, not to help you. This creates several major disadvantages for you:
- They Profit from Your Ignorance: Bond companies have no incentive to tell you that your bond might be excessively high and can be reduced. They make more money when the bond amount is higher.
- They Abandon You at the First Sign of Trouble: If you are re-arrested, many bond companies will immediately file a motion to withdraw your bond (a “surrender” or 17.16 motion). They do this to avoid financial loss, leaving you back in jail and out the thousands you already paid them.
- They Offer Zero Legal Help: A bondsman cannot give you legal advice, represent you in court, or work to resolve your case. They are a financial service, not a legal advocate.
The Starr Law Advantage: Save Money and Build Your Defense
When you hire Starr Law, P.C. to represent you, we use our financial resources to post your bond with the court. This is not an expense; it’s a strategic move that benefits you in multiple ways.
1. We Beat Any Bond Company’s Price.
It’s simple: when a bond company charges you a non-refundable 10% fee, that money is lost forever. When we post the full bond amount, you avoid that fee entirely. The financial savings are substantial and immediate. We can beat any bond company’s price because we are not charging you a non-refundable premium.
2. We Fight to Reduce Your Bond Before You Pay.
Most initial bonds are set by magistrate judges who do not know your full story. These bonds are often set excessively high. A bail bond company will never tell you this because a lower bond means a lower profit for them.
Our first action as your attorneys is often to file a Motion to Reduce Bond. We argue before a district judge that the bond is unreasonably high based on the alleged offense, your ties to the community, and your lack of a flight risk. Successfully reducing a $50,000 bond to $10,000 doesn’t just save you money with us—it completely changes the financial burden of your release.
3. Your Freedom and Your Defense Are Linked.
From the moment we post your bond, we are building your defense. We are not a separate company you have to manage. We are your single point of contact for both your freedom and your future. We have a vested interest in achieving the best possible outcome for your entire case, not just collecting a fee.
Bail Bonds vs. Attorney Bonds: A Clear Choice
| Bail Bond Company | Starr Law, P.C. | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lose 10-15% forever (Non-refundable fee) | Save thousands (No non-refundable fee) |
| Bond Reduction | No incentive to help (They profit from higher bonds) | We fight for a reduction immediately (Saves you more money) |
| If Re-Arrested | They will surrender you (You lose your money and go back to jail) | We defend you (We address the new charge as part of your case) |
| Legal Representation | None | Full, aggressive defense from day one |
Bail Bond Alternatives: FAQs
Can an attorney really post a bond?
Yes. Texas law allows for surety bonds to be posted by various means, including by an attorney using financial instruments on behalf of a client. Our firm has the financial resources and expertise to secure your release efficiently.
What if I can’t afford the entire bond amount?
This is exactly why our service is vital. We first fight to get your bond reduced to an amount that is manageable. Our goal is to make your release financially feasible while we work on your defense.
I already called a bondsman, is it too late?
No. If you have only paid a fee but the bond has not yet been posted, you may still be able to stop the process. Contact us immediately to discuss your options. Even if the bond is posted, you can still hire us to defend your case and handle any future bond issues.
Your First Call Should Be to Your Defense Attorney
Don’t let panic and a lack of information cost you thousands of dollars and put you in business with a company that has no stake in your future. Your first call from jail should be to a defender, not a financier.
At Starr Law, P.C., we provide a superior alternative. We secure your freedom while saving you money and immediately going to work on your defense. With over 28 years of experience in Collin County courts, we know how to navigate the system for the best possible outcome from the very start.
Don’t lose thousands to a bond company. Invest in your defense instead. Contact Starr Law, P.C. now for a free consultation. We are available 24/7 at 214-982-1408.
References
- Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 17.16. Surrender of Principal
