Jake Hernandez
Licensed California Bail Bondsman
- License #: 1K94408 (CA Dept. of Insurance)
- Experience: 15+ years writing California bonds
- Bonds Written: 5,000+ across all 58 counties
- Languages: English, Spanish (fluent)
- Office: 965 N Vignes St Ste 5h, Los Angeles, CA 90012
I'm Jake Hernandez — a licensed California bail bondsman (License #1K94408) based at 965 N Vignes St Ste 5h, Los Angeles. For over 15 years I've been writing bail bonds across all 58 California counties, from a $1,500 misdemeanor in Lancaster to a $1,000,000 federal bond in San Diego. I specialize in cases other bondsmen turn away: 1275 holds, large bonds, federal magistrate cases, and immigration bonds.
This work is personal. When a family calls me at 2 AM scared and confused, my job is to take it from there — to be calm, fast, honest about what's coming next, and to never make them feel small for what their loved one is going through. No call centers. No salespeople. No middlemen. Just me, a licensed agent, on the other end of the line.
Credentials & Licensing
- California Bail Agent License #1K94408 — issued by the California Department of Insurance. Verify at insurance.ca.gov.
- Federal Bail Bond Certification — authorized to write federal bonds in U.S. District Courts and immigration bonds (ICE Form I-352).
- Member, California Bail Agents Association (CBAA) — the state's primary trade body for licensed bail agents.
- Member, Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS) — national professional association.
- Continuing Education: 12+ hours annually in California bail law, Penal Code updates, and ethics — required to maintain licensure.
Areas of Specialization
Most bail bondsmen handle straightforward misdemeanors and walk away from anything complicated. I built my practice around the cases nobody else wants to touch:
- 1275 Holds (Penal Code 1275 & 1275.1) — Source-of-funds challenges where the court demands proof that bail money came from legitimate sources. I've cleared dozens of these in LA, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. Read about 1275 holds →
- Large Bonds ($100,000 – $1,000,000+) — High-dollar bonds require capital, underwriting relationships, and experience structuring collateral. I write them every month.
- Federal Bail Bonds — Federal magistrate judges, pretrial services, and the Bail Reform Act of 1984 operate completely differently from state bail. I have direct experience in the Central District of California (LA), Southern District (San Diego), and Eastern District (Sacramento).
- Immigration Bonds (ICE I-352) — DHS-authorized bonds for detainees in ICE custody at Adelanto, Mesa Verde, and Otay Mesa detention centers.
- Multi-Language Service — Spanish (fluent), Hindi, and Arabic available for first-call communication.
The Service Promise
Three things you can count on, every single time:
- A real human, every time. Day, night, holiday, 3 AM — you get me or a licensed agent on my team. No call centers. No "I'll have someone call you back."
- Honest pricing. California sets the premium at 10% by law. We apply attorney discounts automatically and offer 0% down to qualified co-signers. No surprise fees, ever.
- Speed. We start paperwork the moment you call. Release time depends on the jail's processing and is often a few hours after the bond is posted; busy times such as weekend nights can take longer.
Service Area
My office is in Los Angeles, but I write bonds in all 58 California counties. From Del Norte at the Oregon border down to Imperial County at the Mexican border, and every market in between. See full service area →
I post bonds at every major California jail, including: Men's Central Jail (LA), Twin Towers, Century Regional (Lynwood), Orange County IRC, Theo Lacy, San Diego Central, Vista Detention, Las Colinas, San Bernardino County Jail (West Valley/Glen Helen/High Desert), Robert Presley Detention (Riverside), Santa Clara Main Jail, Sacramento Main Jail, Santa Rita (Alameda), and every CDCR transfer facility. See all jails →
Why Families Choose Jake Hernandez Bail Bonds
- 15+ years of experience and 5,000+ bonds written
- Licensed in California's most complex bond types
- Direct line to the licensed agent — no call centers
- 0% down options, attorney discounts, payment plans
- Bilingual (Spanish) at no extra cost
- Statewide coverage in all 58 counties
- Available 24/7/365 including all holidays
Get in Touch
If your loved one is in custody right now, don't wait. Call (909) 406-6909 and we'll start the process immediately. If you have a non-urgent question, the FAQ page answers 40+ of the most common questions, or you can send a message.