Prepping For The 4th Of July

Prepping for your 4th of July celebration takes more effort than you think. You have already planned who you are hanging out with, where you will be, and what you are grubbing on, but do not forget about: Planning Transportation – Do not drink and drive. Use Uber, Lyft, or designate a sober driver. Remember, […]

Barbecue Safety Tips

Everyone loves a good barbecue party, and no one likes disastrous aftermath. To avoid the latter from happening, please review the most current barbecuing codes and laws for your area. Codes and laws may differ from city-to-city or county-to-county. Here are some things you might want to consider: Are you allowed to barbecue on your […]

What To Know About Bail Bond Co-Signing

Being a bail bond co-signer requires a lot of responsibility, but even more, trust. Many bail bonds require a co-signer. So, what does this job entail? Here are our answers to the most common bail bond co-signer related questions we receive. Who can be a co-signer? Anyone who the defendant can get to be a […]

What Fireworks Are And Are Not Legal In California

Every year, there are incidents where fireworks are improperly handled and some people end up in the hospital with a serious injury or worse, someone dies. These are reminders as to why dangerous fireworks are illegal for Californians for their own celebrations. Only professionals with a license are allowed to set them off. And with […]

What Kind Of Bail Will Get My Loved One Out Of Jail?

“Help! My loved one is in jail and I want to bail him or her out of jail ASAP, but what type of bail bond do I need? There are all these different kinds!” Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is here to help break it down for you with the quickest, simplest description because we […]

Common Bail Bond Incidents

People get arrested for all kinds of crimes ranging from harmless to serious. Our team at Contra Costa County Bail Bonds has really seen it all over 29 years of experience. Bail bond cases are never without stress and emotion, but trust us when we say, it certainly goes from worse to better with our […]

Which Is Better: Federal Or State Court?

If you have noticed, there is a Federal Court System that is separate and different than a State Court System. Do you know what the differences are? Do you know who will hear your loved one’s criminal case? Do you know how to prepare and what to expect? Here’s a quick breakdown of the 2 […]

Do Not Let Your Friend Spend His Birthday In Jail

Just a few nights ago, you and some pals were out celebrating one of the guys’ birthdays. His real birthday is in a few days. It was a fun night, until it took a turn somewhere and the birthday boy ended up in jail. His bail has been set. Unfortunately, he is not very capable […]

Contra Costa County Bail Bonds Testimonials

Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is ranked among the best bail bond companies in California. From kind and trustworthy bail agents to the pricing to the speed at which the defendant gets out of jail, Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is on top of the industry. This statewide, family-owned and operated company has been in […]

Do You Have Little Hope Of Posting Bail, Not When You Use Contra Costa County Bail Bonds

Defendants who cannot afford to pay for bail are looking at extended time in jail, loneliness, discomfort, fear, unappetizing food, strict guards, and long, boring days. Jail is such an unwelcoming place but that is the reality. However, those who have yet to be acquitted or convicted and are waiting out their days in jail, […]

Father’s Day Surprise: Bail Bond-Released Loved One

Father’s Day is only a few weeks away and we bet you are all already making plans to get together and have brunch or dinner. It is a tradition to do so, and it is a tradition to have the whole family together, no one makes other plans on Father’s Day. No matter what, nothing […]

Contra Costa County Bail Bonds Upholds Core Values

Confidentiality. Integrity. Respect. Unity. Support. These are 5 integral values of our family-founded, owned, and operated company; Contra Costa County Bail Bonds. Ever since our inception almost 30 years ago, we have been committed to bailing individuals out of jail all around California and successfully, and happily, reuniting them with their concerned and worried loved […]

Summer Is Peak Season For Travel – And Jail/Bail?

Grab those passports, pack your bathing suits, and charge up your camera, you are going on vacation! Summer undoubtedly is the peak travel season with people going anywhere from the next closest major city, to as far as Europe and Asia. If you are traveling, we have one bit of advice: do not get arrested. […]

When In Doubt, Contact Contra Costa County Bail Bonds

No matter what predicament your loved one is in, as long as they have been granted bail, you need to help bail them out of jail. We do not care about what crime they committed and why they landed in jail. We care about getting them out of jail as quickly as possible, and back […]

Yes, Fireworks Are Still Illegal In California

Nothing is different this 4th of July. Most fireworks that you want to set off yourself are still illegal here in California. The state categorizes fireworks into 2 categories, the “dangerous” and the “safe and sane.” Obviously, the “dangerous” ones are the illegal ones. These are the ones where pyrotechnic operators need a license and […]

Would You Want To Miss The 4th Of July Celebration? Contact Contra Costa County Bail Bonds!

America’s birthday is just a few weeks away, and because it is such a big bash every year, plans get put into motion weeks in advance. There is only one way to celebrate America’s birthday every year, and that is with a bang. Go all out! Wear red, white, and blue, gather your friends, and […]

Not Yet 21? Sorry, No Cigarettes For You

To all liquor stores, convenience stores, gas stations, and markets selling cigarettes to minors in California now means selling them to 20-year-olds. The new law in the state raises the minimum smoking age from 18 to 21, the same age a person has to be to have alcohol. California is the second state in the […]

Contra Costa County Bail Bonds Offers 24/7 Service

When your best friend gets arrested in the middle of the night without warning, you are going to be one of the first people who he or she calls for help. If you do not want him or her to sit in jail any longer, then you are in need of a bail bonds company […]

What Can I Use As Collateral For A Bail Bond?

When you or someone you know need a bail bond, here are few items you need to provide: Premium – 10% of the bail amount A co-signer Collateral The defendant’s loyalty to show up for court Perhaps the one we get the most questions for, would be collateral. What can be used as collateral? Collateral […]

Does The Cops Need A Warrant To Look At My Cell Phone?

People’s cell phones nowadays hold a lot of information and secrets. When a police officer wants to look through your cell phone, in most cases, they will need a warrant. Here are some instances where a warrant will not be required: The owner gives consent to the cops to search the phone. When the police […]