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  • Palo Alto Office

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    220 South California Avenue
    Suite 246
    Palo Alto, California 94306

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  • yelp
    5.0/5.0

    I came across Ed’s website after google searching DUI attorneys. This was the first time I needed to hire a lawyer. After speaking with Ed I was confident he would get my DUI down to a wet and reckless. And that is exactly what he did. Thro...
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    — Cederick S.

  • yelp
    5.0/5.0

    In September of 2014, I was in a pretty bad DUI Accident. I totaled my new car and damaged property. This happened to occur on one of Palo Alto’s busiest streets. Thank God this occurred in the middle of the night, and nobody was injured. H...
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    — Daniel M.

  • yelp
    5.0/5.0

    I live in the Los Angeles area, but I needed help with filing a motion at the Palo Alto courthouse. It was based on a brand new law and was too delicate to do myself in pro se. I reached out to a few attorneys and ended up hiring Mr. Samuel...
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    — Danis F.

  • yelp
    5.0/5.0

    Got in trouble with a red light camera making a turn on red. Ed talked me through my options, offered candid views on my chances of winning, then took the case to court and won!

    — Nicolas T.

  • yelp
    5.0/5.0

    Edwin Samuels is a very approachable thorough attorney that will fight for what he believes is right. I had a very pleasant experience with his services and would recommend him over and over again to family and friends. The law is the law i...
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    — adam H.

Palo Alto Bail Hearing Attorney

Palo Alto bail hearing attorney serving Cupertino, Los Gatos, Mountain View, Redwood City, Sunnyvale, San Mateo, Saratoga & Santa Clara

A person who has been arrested and detained in Palo Alto or anywhere in California may be required to attend a bail hearing and post bail in order to be released from custody until trial. Because freedom pending trial and the fees that must be paid depend on the impression a client makes at this time, it is in a defendant’s best interest to have an experienced criminal defense attorney present at the bail hearing. At Edwin E. Samuels, Attorney at Law, I provide skilled representation for clients at bail hearings, working for the release of clients with the lowest financial commitment possible.

What Happens at a Bail Hearing?

As a criminal defense attorney, I represent clients at bail hearings, which occur as soon as possible after the arrest, generally within 24 hours. At the hearing, I ensure that clients make the best possible impression on the judge and convince the court that they are:

  • Not a danger to the community
  • Not a flight risk and will appear in court when required

There are several conditions under which the client may be released, depending on the nature of the case and circumstances surrounding it. A promise to appear and a release on own recognizance (ROR) do not require the posting of bail. In other cases, the defendant must post a cash bond before he or she is released. There also may be instances in which bail might be denied altogether.

Preparing for a Bail Hearing

Because your freedom depends on it, I ensure my clients are prepared for their bail hearings. Usually working on short notice, I assemble witnesses and documented proof that you are trustworthy and will appear in court when requested.

Appearing at a Bail Hearing

I appear at bail hearings throughout the Bay Area. I present witnesses to testify about the client's character, ties to the community, and lifestyle. And, of course, immediate family or supportive friends and relatives may attend the bail hearing to lend moral support.

The criminal defense attorney you choose may make the difference between bail and no bail. Edwin E. Samuels, Attorney at Law helps clients throughout the entire bail hearing process. Contact me today to speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney in Palo Alto.

Palo Alto criminal defense attorney serves all of Northern California and the Bay Area with particular emphasis in bail hearings for San Jose, Palo Alto, Cupertino, Los Gatos, Mountain View, Redwood City, Saratoga, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, and Alameda County.