Can I Get an Attorney for a Bond Hearing?

Paulette M. Pagán: Yes. You can get a lawyer for any hearing. Bond hearings determine the conditions you must comply with while your case is pending, and having the assistance of a lawyer during these hearings can help minimize the burden you face while your case is open.

It’s essential to have a lawyer who can advocate for your best interests, regardless of your pre-trial situation. Whether you’re released and want to keep it that way, in jail and want to be released, or want to have less onerous conditions of release, it’s important to have the assistance of a lawyer who knows your family and work situation, understands your medical needs, can gather together relevant information and advocate for your position to your prosecutor and judge

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