DUI Bail Bonds
Driving-under-the-influence arrests carry an administrative licence hold as well as a criminal case. We post the bond quickly and explain the DMV clock so nothing is missed while you focus on counsel.
Licensed California Bail Agency · Since 2003
Bail Bonds in the Bay Area, Handled in Hours, Not Days
When someone you love is booked into a Northern California jail, every minute matters. Ace Deuce Bail Bonds writes fast, confidential bail bonds across Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Napa, Sonoma and San Francisco counties. A licensed bail bond agent answers the phone in person not a call centre verifies the booking and bail amount, prepares the paperwork on the spot and posts at the jail the moment it is signed. No judgment, no lectures, just a clear plan for getting your family home.
Same-Day Release
Flexible Payment Plans
100% Confidential
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Start a bond in 3 minutes
Give us a name and a jail. We handle the rest.
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State Rate- We post at every Bay Area jail & court
- Signature bonds for qualified co-signers
- Free arrest & bail amount lookup
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CA Dept. of Insurance Licensed
Average Callback Under 5 Minutes
No Hidden Fees, Ever
Family-Owned & Locally Run
A real agent answers, 24/7
Who We Are
More About Our Agency
Two decades of California bail experience in one phone call
Ace Deuce Bail Bonds is a family-run California bail bond agency built around one belief: an arrest is a moment in someone’s life, not the definition of it. Since opening our doors we have guided thousands of Bay Area families through booking, arraignment and release from a first-time DUI in Livermore to a complex six-figure surety bond in San Francisco Superior Court.
Our agents are licensed by the California Department of Insurance and know the local system intimately: which Alameda County facilities release fastest overnight, how Contra Costa handles weekend arraignments, when a county bail schedule can be challenged, and what a judge in Santa Clara expects to see on a bail motion. That local knowledge is the difference between a release measured in hours and one measured in days.
- Transparent, state-regulated premium
- Interest-free payment plans
- Bilingual English / Spanish service
- Discreet, judgment-free handling
What We Do
Bail bond services for every charge and every county
Whatever the booking sheet says, there is a route to release. Choose the service closest to your situation, or call and we will identify it with you in minutes.
Mobile Bail Bonds
You should not have to drive across three counties at 3 a.m. Our mobile agents bring the paperwork to your home, workplace or the jail lobby and complete everything on a phone or tablet.
Surety Bail Bonds
The standard court-recognised bond, backed by an admitted California surety. We prepare, file and track the bond through exoneration so your collateral comes back cleanly.
Antioch Bail Bonds CA
East Contra Costa arrests usually route through the Martinez Detention Facility. We know the transport windows and post so release is not delayed by a county transfer.
Drug Crime Bail Bonds
From simple possession to sales and transportation allegations, bail amounts swing widely. We read the complaint, apply the county schedule and move fast on enhancement-heavy filings.
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds
These cases involve emergency protective orders and mandatory cooling-off periods. We handle them with discretion and make sure release conditions are understood before anyone walks out.
Arrest Information Lookup
Not sure where they are being held or how much bail is set? Give us a name and approximate date of arrest. We check county booking records across Northern California and come back with the facility, booking number, charges, bail amount and the next scheduled court appearance at no cost and with no obligation to write a bond.
The Process
Four steps between a phone call and a release
Bail is procedural, not mysterious. Here is exactly what happens once you reach an agent.
Call & verify
We confirm the jail, booking number, charges and bail amount, then explain the exact premium and any collateral requirement in plain English before you commit to anything.
Qualify the co-signer
A short conversation about employment, residency and references. Most qualified co-signers are approved on a signature, with no property pledged at all.
Sign anywhere
Paperwork is completed in person or electronically from your phone. Payment plans are set in writing, with the schedule and totals stated up front.
We post & you reunite
An agent posts at the facility immediately and stays in contact through processing, then sends court-date reminders for the life of the case.
Release, not paperwork
WHY FAMILIES CALL US
Speed comes from preparation, not promises
Any agency can say “fast.” What actually shortens a release is knowing the facility before you arrive: which windows accept bonds after midnight, when shift change stalls processing, how long a county takes to clear a warrant check, and which court needs a wet signature rather than an electronic filing. We maintain that operational map for every jail we serve, and we update it constantly.
- Direct posting at county, city and court facilities
- Warrant walk-throughs arranged with counsel where allowed
- Bail reduction motions supported with documentation
- Court-date reminders until the bond is exonerated
Collateral, explained
MONEY, WITHOUT SURPRISES
Clear pricing, honest collateral, written plans
California bail premium is regulated, and we never quote outside the approved rate. On most bonds the premium is ten percent of the face amount a $25,000 bail costs $2,500 and that figure is earned when the bond is posted. Where a payment plan makes sense, we put the schedule in writing with no interest and no penalty for early payoff.
Collateral is only requested when the bond size or risk profile requires it. When it is, we document exactly what is pledged, how it is held and the conditions for its return once the case is over and the bond is exonerated by the court.
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We come to you
MOBILE & ONLINE
A bail office that travels at 2 a.m.
Arrests do not respect office hours, and neither do we. Our mobile agents meet families at home, at the hospital, in a jail lobby or in a courthouse hallway. Everything that can be done remotely identity verification, disclosures, indemnity agreements, card payments is done remotely, so the only thing left is the drive to the facility.
- Electronic signing from any smartphone
- Secure card, transfer and cash payment options
- Coverage across eight Northern California counties
- Bilingual agents available around the clock
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Give us a name and a jail. We confirm the bail amount, quote the exact premium and start the bond on the same call.
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Areas We Serve
Local bail bond coverage across Northern California
Each county runs its own booking rhythm and bail schedule. Pick your area to see the facilities we cover and how release usually unfolds there.
Don’t see your city?
We travel. If the jail is in Northern California, an agent can be there.
Call 800-864-2245
Understanding California Bail
How bail actually works in a Bay Area county jail
After an arrest, the defendant is transported to a county intake facility for booking: fingerprints, photograph, property inventory, medical screening and a warrant check. Only once booking is complete can a bond be posted. That single detail explains most of the waiting families experience — the bond is not the delay, the queue is.
Bail itself is set two ways. Most bookings are priced from the county bail schedule, a published list adopted annually by the superior court that assigns an amount to each offence and enhancement. If the schedule amount is unaffordable or the charge is unusual, defence counsel can ask a judge to reduce it at arraignment.
A bail bond bridges the gap between the number on the schedule and what a household can realistically pay. In exchange for the regulated premium and a co-signer’s guarantee, a licensed surety pledges the full amount to the court. The defendant goes home, keeps working, keeps parenting and prepares a defence from the outside.
What a co-signer is really agreeing to
The co-signer, or indemnitor, promises two things: that the defendant will appear at every court date, and that any loss will be covered if they do not. Our job is to keep it that way with reminder calls, calendar tracking and an open line whenever a date changes.
When the case ends
Once the case is dismissed, resolved or sentenced, the court exonerates the bond and the surety’s obligation ends. Any collateral pledged is released back to the owner, and we provide written confirmation for your records.
Quick reference
| Typical premium | 10% of the bail amount, state-regulated |
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| Payment plans | Available, interest-free, in writing |
| Typical release | 2–8 hours after posting |
| Collateral | Often not required for qualified co-signers |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, every day |
| Languages | English & Spanish |
“Tell us the name and the jail. We will tell you the bail, the cost and the timeline — before you owe us anything.”
Charges we bond most often
- DUI
- Drug possession
- Domestic violence
- Assault
- Theft & burglary
- Warrants
- Probation violations
- Weapons charges
Answers
Frequently asked bail bond questions
Still unsure about something? Call and ask — questions are free, and clarity now prevents costly mistakes later.
Ask an AgentCalifornia bail bond premium is a state-regulated percentage of the full bail amount, typically ten percent. On a $50,000 bail that is $5,000. The premium is earned once the bond is posted, and qualified clients can spread it over an interest-free payment plan agreed in writing.
Once paperwork is signed we post immediately. Release usually takes two to eight hours depending on the facility's booking volume, shift changes, and whether medical, probation or immigration holds apply. We stay in contact with the jail until your person walks out.
Not always. Many bonds are approved on a signature plus verifiable employment or residency. Larger bonds may require collateral such as real property equity, a vehicle title or a certificate of deposit. Anything pledged is documented and returned once the court exonerates the bond.
Yes. Our licensed agents post at county jails, city holding facilities and courthouses throughout Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Napa, Sonoma and San Francisco counties, twenty-four hours a day, including weekends and holidays.
The defendant\u2019s full name, date of birth, the jail where they are being held and the booking number if you have it. If you do not have those details, our free arrest information lookup will locate the booking, charges and bail amount for you.
Call us before the hearing whenever possible. If a failure to appear is entered, the court may forfeit the bond and issue a bench warrant. We work with the court and defence counsel to request reinstatement or set a new appearance, which is far easier when we hear from you early.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Real experiences from real families we’ve helped through difficult times.
"Ace Deuce Bail Bonds is one of the best bail bondsmen i have worked with. I highly advise people to give them a call if you or a loved one is in a situation. Ace Deuce Bail Bonds is very reasonable and understanding with you as long as you pay and communicate with them, i highly recommend Ace Deuce as a go too."
Trevon Moen
Verified Client
"Dave is AWESOME! He made this experience much easier on me! A very trustworthy and knowledgeable man! He definitely made things a lot better for being I'm clear across the country and he kept my mind at ease! He was willing to travel for us, set up rides for my brother, and help me with a lawyer! He made of all this scary situation more comfortable and easier to deal with! No matter what time i messaged him he always got right back to me, offered the best advice i could ask for! Dave truly is a great person and a blessing to my family."
Cassandra Harman
Verified Client
"Most professional in this industry. Dave treated me and my needs with such great care and concern. He was reassuring throughout the entire process. He took all of my personal and financial needs in to consideration when reaching an agreement to help us. Our situation was not only unique but complicated. He never gave up and stayed by my side through the entire thing. I felt more like family than a business transaction. You will not be disappointed when choosing ace deuce bail bonds."
Marykathryn Marion
Verified Client
"HIGHLY RECOMMEND! A loved one arrested, in general is a highly emotional and stressful situation. Trying to bail a loved one out often feels impossible. Until today! David and his wife have been amazing and gone above and beyond when a handful of others wouldn't even return my calls due to the low bond amount! I'm pregnant and live in another county so the stress and anxiety were at an all time high. The level of patience and compassion shown when going thru the process have truly been something I won't forget."
Nicole Kahele-Burns
Verified Client
"Ace Deuce Bail Bonds will always be my go to if i'm ever in another situation where i need to be bailed out or know someone who does. They have what most bail bonds lack; compassion!! They were not money hungry and did not just leave me there to rot because I couldn't afford all of what I needed at the time ($75,000 bail). David really worked with me on my payment after my unexpected arrest. He came and got me within an hour & I was released that night! Because of him I was able to go home and hug my children. Truly a blessing!"
tc martin
Verified Client
"When my family was in panic mode at 2 AM, Dave answered right away and was extremely professional and reassuring. He walked us step-by-step through the paperwork, handled everything with the county jail smoothly, and got our relative released faster than expected. Honest, fast, and respectful—I cannot thank Ace Deuce enough for their outstanding support during such a stressful moment."
Jason Rodriguez
Verified Client
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Ace Deuce Bail Bonds
24/7 Hotline800-864-2245
Based InRedwood City, California
Serving the Bay Area & Northern CA
Serving the Bay Area & Northern CA
HoursOpen 24 hours · 7 days · 365 days
LanguagesEnglish & Spanish
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