Austin Jail Release

Individuals jailed in Austin for a state criminal offense in 2016 have two options for securing a quick release. He or she can hire a bail bondsman, typically for at least 10% of the bond amount, or hire a lawyer who can obtain a personal bond and secure the release of the defendant.

Man in jail — A criminal defense attorney can quickly secure a release from jail

If you have a friend or loved one stuck in Travis County Jail, we know you'll be concerned about seeking a jail release as soon as possible. Please call our office at (512) 689-8733 for assistance. Our phones are manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lawyers vs. Bail Bondsmen

There are multiple benefits to working with a lawyer rather than a bondsman. Bail bonds can be set to very large amounts of money, so the 10% fees charged by bondsmen are nothing to sneeze at. Additionally, if you hire a bondsman to secure your release from jail, you will likely still have to hire a lawyer to represent you on the criminal case. By working with a lawyer from the beginning, you can save time and money by combining two services into one. However, it is important to select a qualified attorney experienced with the process of setting and approving bail bonds.

Sue Berkel Approved Bail Bonds as a Criminal Magistrate

As a criminal magistrate, Sue Berkel not only set bonds, but also decided who to grant bonds to and who to deny bonds to. As a result, she has an excellent insight into whether an individual will likely get out of jail on a personal bond. If you hire the Law Offices of Sue Berkel, you are hiring an experienced former criminal magistrate to obtain a personal bond for you and secure an Austin jail release. This will be our first priority. Once the release from jail has been secured, we can then begin working to resolve the criminal charges that resulted in the arrest and jail booking. Our goal is to make this process as smooth as possible so you can get back to your life.

Call us at (512) 689-8733 and we can start right away on securing your loved one's release from jail.

I have sought out consultations from Sue Berkel on several occasions and she has always been thorough and highly professional. Her broad experience and extensive relationship with the court and the DA's office were especially beneficial. On my behalf, Sue recently represented my son and was successful in negotiating a dismissal of criminal charges as well as a denial to revoke his probation, which resulted in the best possible outcome. Sue pays attention to detail and I especially appreciated that she was always responsive to me and my family's needs. I would recommend Sue Berkel without reservations. I intend to seek her out to provide legal services that I may need in the future.R. D.

Ms. Berkel represented my daughter in Court on three felonies and one misdemeanor. Ms. Berkel has a lot of experience and expertise and used it so well that she was able to get all charges against my daughter dismissed. I highly recommend her for people looking for legal assistance for criminal matters.L. E.

Sue Berkel recently handled some serious legal matters for me, and I am pleased to say that she is a first class human being as well as a top notch attorney who gets results. Few lawyers I have known are more compassionate or more able. Sue Berkel has a consummate knowledge of the Austin area court system in addition to good working relationships with many officials in the Travis County legal and political communities. This is not surprising since she is at once recognizable as a responsible, intelligent person and a gifted lawyer. I would add one more thing. Sue Berkel returns phone calls and answers email promptly, a practice rarely found in attorneys of any rank.Martha N.