Choosing the right bail bond company in Fort Worth out of numerous results online can feel daunting. You may wonder what you should look for in a bail bond company? How do you compare bail bond agencies? What are the differences between bail bond agents? Are they all the same?
No, not all bail bond agencies in Fort Worth are the same.
We’ve compiled a side-by-side comparison of the experience, accessibility, licensing, bilingual services, availability, payment options and resources offered by five local bail bond companies in Fort Worth. Find out which bail bond company leads in these areas to help you decide who to call.
Bail Bond Experience
First, we evaluated nearby bond agencies based on how long they’ve been operating in our area. A bail bond company with a long history in the area often indicates a proven track record.
Docs Bail Bonds is the oldest bail bonds company in DFW. Doc’s has been operating since 1991, while Cowboy Bail Bonds opened in 1997 and AA Best Bail Bonds was founded in 2004.
Big Bubba’s Bail Bonds, established in 2013, has also carved out a respectable reputation in its decade of service. Southern Bail Bonds opened around the same time as Big Bubbas, about a decade ago.
Easily Accessible Office Locations
Next, we looked at each bail bond company in terms of their ease and accessibility of office locations. When time is of the essence, a conveniently located office can make a big difference. Often, the more bail bond offices that a bail bond agency has, the more inmates and families they can serve.
AA Best Bail Bonds has 7 locations throughout DFW, including an office in Fort Worth. Doc’s Bail Bonds has six locations in DFW, but none are in Fort Worth, Texas.
Big Bubba’s Bail Bonds has 5 offices in DFW, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Denton, Arlington and McKinney. Cowboy Bail Bonds does not have an office in Fort Worth, but it has four offices in neighboring Dallas, Garland, Irving and Mesquite.
Southern Bail Bonds mainly serves Dallas with 3 offices around Dallas, and one office in Terrell, TX, but no offices in Fort Worth.
Most Compassionate Bail Bond Agency
The process of securing release after arrest is intimidating and stressful. It is helpful to choose a compassionate bail bond agency who understands this, and will provide support and clear guidance throughout the bail bond process.
We read reviews and researched competing bail bond agencies, and it became clear that Big Bubba’s stands out as the most compassionate bail bond company for a few reasons. First, our knowledgeable bond agents have earned a reputation for providing compassionate help. We simplify the process as best we can and provide ample support for family members.
To further illustrate Big Bubba’s commitment to compassion, it should be noted that the founder of our bail bond company is committed to advocacy work in mental health with Texas’s veterans and civilians.
Doc’s Bail Bonds earned strong reviews for its compassionate approach and guarantee of full confidentiality and believes in giving back to the community. Their website states that they are actively involved in local charities and initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to building a better future.
Bail Bond Agency Licensing
Always verify a bail bond agency’s licensing is current and displayed prominently on their website. Through the course of our research, we found that AA Best Bail Bonds, Big Bubba’s Bail Bonds and Southern Bail Bonds prominently displayed their licensing information, while Cowboy Bail Bonds and Doc’s Bail Bonds did not have licensing information on their website.
Bilingual Bail Bond Services
52% of our Fort Worth community speak Spanish as their native language. As such, it is very important that a bail bond agency can communicate clearly with you during a very difficult arrest period to get released from jail. While it was not readily available which bail bonds companies offer Spanish-speaking customer service, Big Bubba’s Bail Bonds in Fort Worth stands out by offering bilingual bail bond services.
24/7 Availability
Emergencies don’t follow a schedule. When you or a loved one are in trouble, every second counts. All of the bail bond agencies we looked at are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We can’t guarantee that a customer service representative will answer your call any time of day or night, but we can guarantee that our Fort Worth bail bond agency will pick up your telephone call, or reply to your online form any time of day or night.
To find out which bail bond agencies were most reliable about their availability, we researched each bail bond company’s customer reviews on Google.
We found that Big Bubba’s and Cowboy Bail Bonds were praised most often for their speed of service during an emergency.
Payment Plans
One of the most common questions we get at Big Bubba’s Bail Bonds is “Do you offer payment plans?” to alleviate financial stress during a challenging time. Yes, we offer flexible payment plans.
In an online poll, AA Best Bail Bonds, Doc’s Bail Bonds and Southern Bail Bonds advertise payment plans on their websites also.
Resources and Education
A company website can be a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of bail bonds. We examined all five bail bond company websites to find out which website offered the most helpful resources and education for customers. These three bail bond websites offered the most helpful information on their websites:
Cowboy Bail Bonds
Cowboy Bail Bonds has a convenient, remote check-in system with court date notifications through a system called NotifiCourt System. It also allows those released on bail to make payments through an online payment portal for easy, safe and secure handling of bail payments electronically. Cowboy’s “Court Department” demonstrates a unique focus on problem-solving for people in a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can feel comfortable speaking freely and asking questions. They promise simple, honest explanations and a transparent process from start to finish.
Big Bubba’s Bail Bonds
Big Bubba’s offers a free Inmate Lookup tool to find an inmate, as well as county visitor information, commissary information and inmate phone service information. They also have a page listing all of the county court addresses in the DFW metroplex including Dallas County, Collin County, Tarrant County and Denton County. The most helpful resource on Big Bubba’s website is a massive article repository dating back to the website’s inception covering every bail-related topic and related legal matters.
AA Best Bail Bonds
You can find an Inmate Lookup tool, free notary service and free shuttle service for inmates’ transportation to and from the jail and courthouse from AA Best Bail Bonds.
How to Choose a Bail Bond Company in Fort Worth
No single bail bond company is “best” for everyone. We hope our thorough analysis of the local bail bond companies in Fort Worth can help you make the most informed decision during your time of need. In addition to the aforementioned criteria above, also consider your case’s complexity and the proximity of a bail bond agency’s office to the courthouse itself.
Big Bubba’s Bail Bonds in Fort Worth offers competitive bail bond services, bilingual support, and a notable commitment to compassion. To learn more or start the bail bond process, reach out today.
