Orange County Bail Bonds has taken a firm stance against the “guerilla marketing” that has been waged by some other members of the bail bond community in Orange County, Calif.

On March 25, 2010, Newport Beach, Calif., attorney Richard P. Herman filed a lawsuit against the City of Santa Ana, Calif., in U.S. District Court Central District of California on behalf of the Orange County Bail Agents Association, of which Orange County Bail Bonds is a member.

The lawsuit aimed to find relief from the solicitation of bail bond companies at the Orange County Central Jails in Santa Ana.

“The City of Santa Ana permits illegal bail solicitation by commission solicitors to occur. These solicitations by so called ‘guerilla marketers’ violate both state statutes and state regulations,” the lawsuit states. “This results in unfair business practices since honest bail agents cannot compete with those who are willing to operate illegally, and who are countenanced by the City of Santa Ana.”

Some of the prime examples of “guerilla marketing” reported in the Orange County Register include mass visits of new inmates and employing inmates to lean on others inside the jail.

Bail bond agents and their representatives reportedly also have been causing a stir just outside the jail by having a pack of fliers to hand out, touting their service and rates. At times, some companies park their vehicles only feet from the jail, with large graphics displaying the name of a bail bond company.

The Orange County Bail Agents Association has established a code of ethics and maintains relationships with the law enforcement sector and community to protect the integrity of the bail bond industry.

A strong supporter of the association and its code of ethics, Orange County Bail Bonds wants bail bond firms to operate on the same level playing field for the sake the industry and its clients.

Bob Miller, co-owner of Orange County Bail Bonds was born and raised in Orange County. His wife and co-owner, Anne, their son James, and Cousins Mike Yoakum and Scott Miner help clients through the bail bond process.

The company states: “With Orange County Bail Bonds you’ll always get one of our family members who will compassionately and professionally give you all the bail bonds information you need to let you make the right decision as to how to get your friend or family member out of jail. No pressure; just friendly, courteous assistance.”

Find out more about operating a bail company at Orange County Bail Bonds, www.bailall.com, a family owned and operated business since 1963.