Bail Bonds Service in Westlake, TX

Westlake is a town of fewer than two thousand residents that hosts tens of thousands of workers every weekday, and almost nobody arrested here is a Westlake resident. The town contracts police services to the City of Keller, so people taken into custody in Westlake are booked at the Keller Regional Detention Center, 330 Rufe Snow Dr., and the case moves through Tarrant County from there. A Way Out Bail Bonds writes felony, misdemeanor, DWI, warrant and traffic bonds for those arrests under Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218, with bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company. We have posted bonds in Tarrant County for more than 35 years, a live bilingual agent answers at any hour, and we handle every case quietly, by phone, fax or email. Call (817) 261-2828 and we will confirm where your family member is and what happens next. Read what Tarrant County families say about A Way Out Bail Bonds.

About Bail Bonds in Westlake, TX

Westlake is small in population and large in daytime footprint, which is the most useful thing to understand about arrests here. The 2020 census counted 1,623 residents across about 6.92 square miles, and the town straddles the Tarrant and Denton county line. Most of the land is corporate: the Solana Business Park, the Charles Schwab regional campus, Fidelity Investments, Deloitte University, the Entrada development and the Vaquero community.

State Highway 114 and State Highway 170 carry commuter and corporate traffic through at high volume, and that traffic is where most Westlake enforcement happens. The result is a distinctive arrest mix: DWI stops on the 114 corridor late in the evening, warrant arrests on drivers passing through, and occasional incidents tied to corporate events or hotel stays. Families calling about a Westlake arrest are often calling from out of town about a professional who has never been through this and is concerned about who finds out.

What is an indemnitor?

The indemnitor, usually called the co-signer, signs the bail bond agreement alongside the defendant and guarantees that the defendant will appear at every court setting, becoming financially responsible if the defendant stops appearing. An indemnitor does not have to be a relative, and more than one person can share the role. Our How Bail Bonds Work page explains what signing involves.

Which Jail Will Someone Arrested in Westlake Be Taken To?

People arrested in Westlake are booked into the Keller Regional Detention Center at 330 Rufe Snow Dr., Keller, TX 76248, phone 817-743-4770, open 24 hours a day. Westlake has no police department or jail of its own. It contracts with the City of Keller for patrol, dispatch and detention, and the Keller facility also serves Southlake, Colleyville and Roanoke, making it a regional holding center rather than a small city lockup.

The path from arrest to release, based on the Keller Regional Detention Center pages and Tarrant County records:

• Arrest by a Keller officer working Westlake. The officer transports the arrestee to Rufe Snow Drive, a short drive from most of the town.
• Booking. Fingerprints, photograph, property inventory and a warrant check are completed at the detention center.
• Arraignment. Arraignments at Keller are generally held between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and can occur at other times depending on magistrate availability. The magistrate reviews the charge, considers the Public Safety Report Texas law requires, and sets the bond amount and conditions, all within 48 hours of arrest.
• Bond posted. For a Tarrant County charge, our agent files the surety bond with the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office bond desk at 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth, TX 76196, staffed around the clock. Keller also accepts payment on some bonds directly.
• Release or transfer. Keller generally holds people less than 72 hours before release or transfer. If no bond is posted in that window, the person moves to the Tarrant County Corrections Center and the release happens downtown instead.

Because Westlake sits on a county line, one detail matters more here than in most towns:

Where the arrest happens	County	Where the bond is posted
Most of Westlake, including Solana and the SH-114 corridor	Tarrant County	Tarrant County bond desk, 100 N. Lamar St., Fort Worth. We post this bond directly.
The small Denton County portion of the town	Denton County	Denton County Jail, 127 N. Woodrow Ln., Denton, TX 76205. We are not licensed in Denton County.

A Way Out Bail Bonds is licensed in Dallas County and Tarrant County only. If a Westlake arrest is booked on a Denton County charge, we will still confirm where the person is held, explain the Denton County process, and connect you with the right licensed resource there. We say so on the first call rather than after taking an hour of your time.

Class C Charges and Westlake Municipal Court

Fine-only Class C matters from a Westlake stop, including most traffic citations, go to the Westlake Municipal Court at 1500 Solana Blvd., Suite 7200, Westlake, TX 76262, phone 817-430-0861, open Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Citations written by a Keller officer inside Westlake town limits go to the Westlake court, not the Keller court, which confuses drivers who assume the agency on the citation sets the courthouse. An unresolved citation becomes a Westlake warrant that can surface on any later stop.

Bail Bond Services We Offer in Westlake

We handle every charge level that comes through the Keller facility on a Tarrant County case.

Felony Bail Bonds

Felony charges from a Westlake arrest are filed in Tarrant County and heard at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth. Bond amounts are set individually and often carry conditions. We write felony bonds including those requiring a co-signer or collateral. See our types of bail bonds page.

Misdemeanor Bail Bonds

Class A and Class B misdemeanors are the most common Westlake bonds we post. These usually clear arraignment on the first business day, and the bond can often be posted the same day the amount is set, which matters when someone has a calendar other people can see.

DWI and DUI Bail Bonds

DWI is the charge families call us about most often for Westlake, and the SH-114 corridor is where most of those stops happen. A first-offense DWI is a Class B misdemeanor in Texas, and the magistrate may add conditions such as an ignition interlock device. Our DWI and DUI bail bonds page explains them.

Warrant Bail Bonds

Because SH-114 carries traffic from across the metroplex, many Westlake arrests begin with a warrant hit on a driver who does not live here. We post bonds on outstanding Tarrant County warrants and can often arrange a walk-through so a person surrenders on a scheduled day and bonds out the same visit.

Traffic and Class C Bonds

For Westlake Municipal Court citations and warrants we explain what that court accepts and, where a surety bond is permitted, post it. See our traffic ticket bail bonds page.

How the Bail Process Works in Westlake

Six steps run from your first call to a release at Keller or downtown Fort Worth.

• Call (817) 261-2828. Give us the full legal name, date of birth and, if known, the charge. A licensed agent answers at every hour.
• We confirm custody and county. We call the Keller detention line and check Tarrant County records, establishing whether the charge is Tarrant or Denton before anything else.
• Paperwork. The co-signer signs the agreement, provides identification and, where required, arranges collateral. Almost all of this can be done by phone, fax or email.
• We post the bond. The surety bond is filed with the Tarrant County bond desk at 100 N. Lamar St. or at the Keller facility, depending on the charge.
• Release processing. The facility verifies the bond and processes the release. Arraignments at Keller run during the day, so an overnight arrest generally waits for the morning docket. No one can honestly promise a clock time.
• Court dates. We give the defendant and the co-signer every setting and send reminders until the case closes.

Two recent changes in Texas law apply here. Senate Bill 6, the Damon Allen Act, effective December 2021, requires the magistrate to review a Public Safety Report before setting bail and bars personal bonds for certain violent charges. Proposition 3, approved by Texas voters on November 4, 2025, permits a judge to deny bail in defined violent and sexual felony cases on clear and convincing evidence. Neither affects the ordinary Westlake misdemeanor or non-violent felony. The Texas Justice Court Training Center bail page sets out the requirements.

Affordable Bail Bonds in Westlake: Payment Options

A surety bond lets you pay the bondsman’s fee instead of the full bail amount, and the structure is flexible.

• Payment plans. Installment arrangements are available on many bonds.
• Low down payment options. A qualified co-signer can often begin with a smaller first payment.
• No credit check. Approval depends on the charge, the defendant’s record and the co-signer.
• Co-signer options. More than one person can share responsibility for a bond.
• Collateral only when required. Many misdemeanor bonds need none, and where it applies we explain how it is returned at the end of the case.
• Several payment methods. Major credit cards, American Express, Western Union, personal checks and cash in some situations, with payment arrangeable at the jail.
• Written terms before signing. Every fee and condition appears in the agreement.

See our bail payment options page for detail. Bail bond fees in Texas are not refundable, so read the terms before committing.

Why Westlake Residents Choose A Way Out Bail Bonds

What We Offer	What It Means for You
Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218 (and Dallas County License #285)	We are approved by the Tarrant County Bail Bond Board and listed on the county bail bond board page.
Bonds underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company	Every bond is backed by an admitted surety, as the county requires.
We know the Keller routing	Westlake has no jail. Arrestees go to 330 Rufe Snow Dr. in Keller, and we start there, not downtown.
Clear on the county line	We establish whether a charge is Tarrant or Denton before promising anything, because our license covers Dallas and Tarrant only.
Discretion as standard practice	Paperwork by phone, fax or email, no office visit required, information kept inside the bond process.
More than 35 years in Tarrant County	Decades working the Lamar Street bond desk and the regional city jails in northeast Tarrant County.
24/7 live answer	An agent picks up at any hour, which matters after a weeknight business dinner.
Bilingual agents (Se habla espanol)	The agreement and court obligations explained in Spanish.
Flexible payment plans, no credit check	Release does not wait on a credit score or a single payment.
Trusted across northeast Tarrant County	4.1 Google rating, 30+ reviews

Local Knowledge: Westlake Courts, Districts and Rules

Westlake is a corporate town with a residential minority, and that shapes the local map. Solana Boulevard and the SH-114 frontage hold the Schwab, Fidelity and Deloitte campuses and the Solana Business Park. Entrada sits at 114 and Davis Boulevard, Vaquero and Glenwyck Farms are the established residential areas, and Westlake Academy sits on Ottinger Road. SH-170 connects the town east toward Alliance.

Where a Westlake case is heard depends on the charge level:

• Class C, fine-only: Westlake Municipal Court, 1500 Solana Blvd., Suite 7200, Westlake, TX 76262, 817-430-0861, Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Class A and Class B misdemeanors: Tarrant County Criminal Courts, Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center, 401 W. Belknap St., Fort Worth.
• Felonies: Tarrant County Criminal District Courts, also at the Tim Curry Criminal Justice Center.

The quirk that surprises people here: three governments touch one Westlake case. Keller officers make the arrest and run the jail, the charge belongs to Westlake or Tarrant County depending on level, and questions about property and custody go to Keller at 817-743-4770 while questions about the charge go to Tarrant County at 817-884-3000. We make those calls so you are not explaining the same situation three times.

Response Time to Westlake

Our office at 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011 is roughly 25 miles south of the Keller Regional Detention Center, generally a 30 to 35 minute drive by way of SH-360 and SH-121. The Tarrant County Corrections Center is about 20 minutes from the office, and our agents work that bond desk daily. Because paperwork can be completed remotely, distance rarely affects how fast a bond is filed, and for Westlake callers who would rather not appear in person, remote handling is the norm. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions About Westlake Bail Bonds

Where is someone arrested in Westlake held?

At the Keller Regional Detention Center, 330 Rufe Snow Dr., Keller, TX 76248, phone 817-743-4770, open 24 hours. Westlake contracts police services to the City of Keller and has no jail or police department of its own. The facility also holds arrestees from Southlake, Colleyville and Roanoke. If no bond is posted within roughly 72 hours, the person is transferred to the Tarrant County Corrections Center in Fort Worth.

Is the bail bond process confidential?

Yes. We treat every case as private and use your information only for the bond. Nearly all paperwork can be completed by phone, fax or email, so there is no need to visit an office. Court records are public documents and we cannot change that, but nothing about your call, your identification or your payment arrangement is shared outside the bond process.

How long does release from the Keller jail take?

Release generally follows within a few hours after the detention center verifies the bond, depending on booking volume and shift. Arraignments at Keller are generally held between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., so an overnight arrest usually waits for the morning docket before a bond amount exists. We prepare paperwork in advance so nothing waits on us.

What if the arrest was in the Denton County part of Westlake?

Then the bond is filed in Denton County at the Denton County Jail, 127 N. Woodrow Ln., Denton, TX 76205, and A Way Out Bail Bonds is not licensed there. Our licenses cover Dallas and Tarrant counties. We will still confirm where the person is held, explain the Denton County process and connect you with the right licensed resource. Most of Westlake, including the Solana area, is in Tarrant County.

What does the co-signer agree to?

The co-signer, or indemnitor, guarantees that the defendant appears at every court setting. If the defendant stops appearing and cannot be located, the co-signer is responsible for the full bond amount and any recovery costs. We send reminders to both the defendant and the co-signer throughout the case so that does not happen by accident.

Is the bail bond fee refundable?

No. In Texas the bail bond fee is the charge for posting the bond and is not returned at the end of the case, whatever the outcome. Cash bail paid directly to the county is refunded at the end of the case less court assessments, but that requires paying the full bail amount up front.

Can you help with a weekend arrest in Westlake?

Yes. We answer the phone every day of the year and the Tarrant County bond desk is staffed 24 hours. The limiting factor on a weekend is the arraignment schedule at Keller, since a bond amount must exist before a bond can be posted. We use the waiting time to complete identification, paperwork and payment arrangements.

What should I have ready when I call?

The person’s full legal name and date of birth, since that is what a custody check requires, then the location of the arrest, the arresting agency if you know it, and the charge. A prospective co-signer should have government-issued photo identification and proof of address and employment available. That turns the first call into one conversation instead of three.

Areas We Also Serve Near Westlake

A Way Out Bail Bonds serves all of Tarrant and Dallas counties. Around Westlake that includes bail bonds in Keller, where Westlake arrestees are booked, plus bail bonds in Southlake, bail bonds in Roanoke and bail bonds in Grapevine. Our cities we serve list covers the rest.

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Call for Westlake Bail Bonds Now

If someone was arrested in Westlake, call A Way Out Bail Bonds at (817) 261-2828. We will confirm whether they are at the Keller Regional Detention Center or have moved to Tarrant County, explain the bond situation, and handle it discreetly from there. For a Dallas County matter, call (214) 760-9978, or request service online.

A Way Out Bail Bonds, 633 W. Division St., Suite A, Arlington, TX 76011. Tarrant County Bail Bond License #218. Dallas County Bail Bond License #285. Agent for United States Fire Insurance Company. Owner: Jeanie M. Wade. Licensed in Dallas County and Tarrant County only.

Reviewed by Jeanie M. Wade, Licensed Bail Bond Agent. Last reviewed September 2026.