Many people have a stereotype of Florida Keys bail bonds agencies in their heads. However, when you’re in a bind, these services are actually very useful. Fortunately, not all of them are like the typical image of a bail bonds service . . . sleazy and manipulating. The trick is to find a company that is friendly, courteous and ready to help you out.

Since bail can be set fairly high and most people just don’t have the ability to pay it and then wait up to a year to get their money back, bail bonds can be a lifesaver. They may mean the difference between sitting in a cell until your court date and being able to get out, spend time with your family and continue working to support yourself.

While some bail bonds agents are not people you’d like to hang out with, you’ll find that there are plenty of bondsmen who are actually very pleasant and understanding. It’s usually best to find those who have been in business for a while. They will have already established the contacts within the court to speed everything up.

In the end, it really boils down to whether you want to go into debt to get yourself or someone else out of jail or if you’re interested in paying just a small percentage of the full amount to a Florida Keys bail bonds agency and have them take care of everything so you can head back home.