Bond Hearings
We ask the judge for a fair bond, or a signature bond, so they can come home to work and family.
For families in Columbus and the Chattahoochee Valley
Someone You Love Was Just Arrested. We Can Help Tonight.
Take a breath. Call us and we will find out where they are, what the charge is, and what happens next.
You called the right place.We answer seven days a week, and we will speak plainly with you.
What Do I Do Right Now?
Pick where things stand. We will show you what to do in the next hour, what to bring, and what not to say on jail calls.
They were just arrested
Most people cannot have visitors in the first hours. Your job right now is to gather facts, not to rush to the jail.
In the next hour
What to bring
Not on jail calls
Every call from the jail is recorded, except calls with a lawyer. Talk about love and support. Leave the case to us.
Rather we call you? Leave your number and a person from our office calls you back.
General information for Georgia, not legal advice. Using this guide does not make us your lawyer or create an attorney client relationship. Every case is different. Call and we will look at yours.
“Most families call us scared and a little ashamed. You do not need to be either with us. You need facts and a plan, and that is what we give you on the first call.”
Renée Wynn, defense attorney. Grew up in Wynnton, practices in the Government Center on 10th Street every week.
From the First Call to the Last Court Date
Criminal Charges
Drug charges, assault, theft and probation problems. We stand next to them in court, every time.
DUI Cases
Georgia gives a short window to protect a driver's license after a DUI. We move fast so it is not missed.
Kind, Clear and There
4.9
★★★★★203 Google reviews
I called crying at midnight about my son. Renée was calm, told me what to do, and told me what not to say when he called.
Tanya B. Midland
We almost paid a bondsman before we called. They talked to us first and explained all our choices.
James O. Phenix City
They never made our family feel judged. Every court date, we knew what was going to happen.
Lorena V. Cataula
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Where We Go to Court
We know these courthouses, their jails and their clerks. If your family member is held in one of them, we can usually be there the same week.
- Muscogee CountyColumbus, at the Government Center
- Harris CountyHamilton
- Chattahoochee CountyCusseta
- Talbot CountyTalbotton
- Marion CountyBuena Vista
We help families across the Chattahoochee Valley. Columbus, Midland, Fortson, Cataula, Hamilton, Cusseta, Talbotton and Buena Vista, in Muscogee, Harris, Chattahoochee, Talbot and Marion counties.
What Families Ask Us
If yours is not here, call. There is no silly question tonight.
Call (706) 555-0133How soon will they see a judge?
In Georgia, a person held in jail usually has a first appearance within 48 hours if arrested without a warrant, or 72 hours with a warrant. For some serious charges, only a superior court judge can set bond, which can take longer.
Should we pay a bail bondsman right away?
Call us first if you can. Bondsman fees are usually not returned. Sometimes we can ask the judge to lower the bond or change the type, which can save your family money.
Are jail phone calls recorded?
Yes. Calls from the jail are recorded, except calls with a lawyer. Prosecutors can listen to them. Talk about family and support, and leave the case for us.
Can I hire a lawyer for my son or daughter?
Yes. A family member can hire and pay us. Our duty is still to the person charged, so we keep what they tell us private, even from family. We will keep you told about dates and next steps.
What if it was a DUI arrest?
Georgia gives a short window, usually 30 days, to act on the driver's license side of a DUI. Call us soon after the arrest so that deadline is not missed.
You Do Not Have to Carry This Alone
Call any day of the week. The first talk is free.