Federal White-Collar Crime

Wire Fraud Bail Bonds

$100K – $1M+ Bonds

Federal wire fraud charges carry some of the highest bail amounts in white-collar law. Chad handles the documentation, the 1275 hearing, and gets your person out.

What Is Wire Fraud?

Wire fraud under 18 U.S.C. § 1343 is a federal charge covering any scheme to defraud using electronic communications — email, phone, text, wire transfers. It is one of the most broadly applied federal statutes. Prosecutors use it in investment schemes, mortgage fraud, business email compromise, and any fraud that crossed state lines electronically. Because it is federal, bail is set by a federal magistrate, the documentation requirements are stricter, and the timeline moves faster than state court.

Statute

18 U.S.C. § 1343

Typical Bail

$100,000 – $1,000,000+

PC 1275 Hold

Almost always — the DA argues any accessible funds may be fraud proceeds

Why Attorneys and Families Call Chad

Federal Bond Experience

Federal magistrates set bail differently than state courts. Chad knows the documentation standards and moves fast.

PC 1275 / Source-of-Funds Hearings

Wire fraud almost always triggers a hold. Chad has navigated dozens of these hearings and knows what the court needs to see.

Pre-Arrest Preparation

If you know a federal investigation is active, call now. Pre-arrest preparation cuts hours off the release time.

Licensed Across SoCal

SB, Riverside, LA, and OC. One call covers the entire Southern California federal district.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is federal wire fraud bail different from state bail?
Federal bail is set by a federal magistrate at an initial appearance, usually within 24–48 hours of arrest. The magistrate considers flight risk and danger to the community. Bail amounts are often higher than state court, and the documentation requirements for source-of-funds hearings are stricter.
Will there be a PC 1275 hold on a wire fraud case?
Almost always. The prosecution argues that any money you have access to may be proceeds of the alleged fraud. Getting the hold lifted requires a hearing with documented proof of the source of funds — bank statements, employment records, property history, gift letters.
Can Chad post bond on a federal case?
Yes. Chad is licensed to post bail bonds on federal cases in Southern California. Federal bonds require additional documentation and move on a faster timeline — call as early as possible.

Wire Fraud Bonds Move Fast. Call Now.

Federal cases have tight timelines. The earlier you call, the better prepared you are.

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After the bond

The bond is just the start. Chad stays with you.

Price matters. But a lot of bail companies are salespeople sitting at a desk. They sell you the bond on the phone that night, and after that you get passed from department to department. With Chad, the same person who writes your bond is the one who picks up when something comes up.

Missed a court date?

Call Chad right away. We help you get back on the court calendar and get it fixed before it gets worse.

Bail raised, or charges added?

We explain what happened and handle the change to the bond.

A new case, or an old one just now filed?

Sometimes charges show up for something from before. We work through it with you.

Questions about your payments?

You talk to us, not a collections department.

A real example (name changed)

Fred missed his court date, and he still owed a balance. Chad helped him anyway. He stayed up late with him and put together the paperwork to ask the court to reinstate his bond. On the way to court, Fred's car broke down and got towed, with the paperwork inside. So Chad did it all over again, and Fred came by the office to pick up a new set.

You could roll the dice on whoever quotes the cheapest bond on the phone. Or you could have a bondsman who picks up when it really matters.

Call Chad: 855⁠-⁠BAD⁠-⁠CHAD