3/12/26 Update: Nick has continued to work with our son as the dynamics of his case has shifted. He has been incredible from the moment we spoke to him on the first call for help a year ago and just keeps proving himself worthy of our business and praise. He has kept us informed throughout, which has been really nice. He explains what we don't understand and has put us all at ease through the whole process, regardless of what has come up. Nick is a real genuine, personable, upstanding person. I feel very fortunate I happened to pick A-1 and Nick over any of the other Bail Bond companies available. I highly recommend Nick and A-1 Bail Bonds to take care of you! Original Review: 2/15/25 Nick is amazing! He answers the phone right away, super friendly, and informative. He was quick acting. It was the day before a long weekend and our son only had a couple of hours to be bailed out before being held for three more days with no chance of getting out until the following week. Nick promptly texted us with application and payment links. He answered all our questions. It was just over an hour from the time we made contact with him, that he was off to the jail to post bail, texting us at every junction so we knew what was happening. Nick walked us and our son through everything and gave all of us total comfort. This is not an area that we are familiar with and Nick was fantastic at getting us through it with incredible efficiency and a great attitude. HIGHLY recommend Nick with A-1 Bail Bonds if you find yourself in an unfortunate situation as we did. read more

Nick is a pleasure to work with. When you're going through a bad situation or situation out of your control, he's here to help. Appreciate his communication and noting of the costs associated. Wouldn't know how to navigate otherwise. Tips: Always call first Don't show up without an appointment Ask all questions you need to in regards to the transaction Walk through the process as efficient as possible read more

Thank you Nick for your fast response and helping us with our situation. We are very grateful for your reassurance and support. God Bless you!!! read more

Never in my wildest dreams did I think we would need a bail bond, but unfortunately a relative needed help while on vacation. Being thousands of miles away was very stressful, but Nick was absolutely amazing. He was calm, knowledgeable and most importantly went above and beyond to get our loved one out as quickly as possible. And he did. The whole process took under two hours and the cost was extremely fair. I hope you never find yourself in the position to need the service, but if you do, we can't recommend Nick and A-1 Bail bonds enough. Thank you for everything! read more

Amazing service, very understanding and helpful. Knows their stuff and ensures that you are given all information and knowledge.

Very informative and helpful. Follows up to ensure that you attend your court date. I am very grateful for the help provided and recommendations for legal help. Even brought a portable charger to help me keep in touch with me family. It was truly a great lift after the whole ordeal. Thank you again. read more

Working with Nick was amazing! The service I was provided was outstanding and getting my needs met was seamless! If you require an excellent and trustworthy bail company don't hesitate to choose A-1 Bail Bonds! Thank you ! read more

A-1 Bail Bonds has my vote through and through. They value their clients in the highest regard all while providing quality services while demonstrating exceptional and flawless performance. Very high set of skill they have at A-1 Bail Bonds. In my personal experience they went above and beyond for me and my personal needs. From the moment they answered my call seeing me out all the way out. Process was a complete and total success! If you want all above the rest and nothing but the best I personally recommend this business if you would ever need this kind of service. Thank you Nick with A-1 I can honestly say you live up to your name. Mahalo read more

We had to get someone out of a jam and every lawyer in town recommended Nick from A-1. Not only was he responsive and professional, we waited until late in the evening to give guidance and assist us. We are astounded at his level of service. Nick knows the process in and out. It would be foolish to use anyone else. Thank you, Nick! read more

Nick is extremely helpful and went out of his way to help out in a bad situation. This guy is on the ball 100 percent and incredibly honest. Very good at what he does and I highly recommend! read more

Nick was amazing to work with! He returned my call within a few minutes and was so informative and helpful. He sent me all the information I needed promptly and got my loved one out the very next morning. And he made sure to update me each step of the way. He turned a stressful situation into an easy one which I didn't think was possible. Go with A-1! You won't regret it read more

A-1 is truly an amazing company! Nick and his team provided exceptional service and was really helpful throughout the whole process! I would Highly recommend anyone to use A-1 Bail Bonds services if needed because you definitely won't be disappointed! Nick is very professional, knowledgeable and personable and will bring clarity to your current situation! read more

I just wanted to say thank you to Nick and staff at A-1. He was more than helpful explaining the process to both my mother and myself. Everything ran smoothly and I appreciated the fact they would always answer or anytime I called they always answers any and every question I had posed. They exuded the utmost professionalism. And I would highly recommend their services. Thank you Nick! read more

Professional and efficient. I would recommend this company to anyone. They were very knowledgeable and helpful through the process

Nick is a life saver! He's very professional, understanding, and informative. He gave us excellent assistance and support since day one. He was on top of things and the whole process was completed within an hour! I was finally reunited with my loved one I highly recommend A-1 Bail bonds, they're the best in the game and they have genuine care for their customers. And btw, the best rate I've found. Thank you so much NICK & A-1 for helping us out!!!! I'm truly grateful. It's rare to find such great and nice people like them. Go with A-1 and you won't regret it. THEY ARE THE BEST!!! read more

Nick was so helpful and responsive. I didn't know anything about the bail process or who to trust and they made it as simple as possible and moved quickly. Very grateful. read more

Nick really is A1!!! Let me just say I wanted to surprise my mother in law on her bday by getting her son out (my fiancé) and I asked him not to tell her he was coming out but at the same time someone else in the office called her. So Nick called my mother in law back and told her it was a mistake and went along with the surprise if you see this just wanted to thank you again for helping to bring my hunny home God bless!!! read more

A loved one was arrested with an $11,000 bail amount. Armed with financial difficulties and all too unfamiliar law experience, let's just say, the whole process was new to me. I had no idea what to do but thank God I found this company! Tried contacting other bail bonds company but to no avail gave me problems. Hence, at the very last minute, I stumbled upon A1 Bail Bonds from my online search. No collaterals, yes, you read it right, NO COLLATERALS! and 10% payment of the bail amount. When I read their information, it sounded too good to be true, but this company does live up to that expectation. The entire process was smooth sailing and stress free. If you are clueless as I was, A1 Bail Bond is of great assistance. Nick, the owner, is beyond awesome! Very approachable guy and returns phone calls/text in a very timely manner! For real. Not only does he have a very friendly demeanor but he is very (I mean very very) helpful and professional. He lives up to what he say and does not beat around the bush. He explains things concisely and clearly knows his stuff, that's for sure. One thing that makes Nick stand out from all other (judgmental) bail bondsmen is his ability to empathize with the situation. That's a plus for me! He evens gives courtesy text/call to remind us of court dates and such, how wonderful is that, right? The office is easily accessible and located right across the court! Makes it even more efficient for paperworks to be signed and such, thus a faster service. Great customer experience, no doubt. I would definitely recommend Nick and his team to anyone who wants an excellent service! read more

Excellent assistance and support from really honest people, the whole process was stress free thanks to A-1 Bail Bonds!

Had a relative in trouble, I was referred by Hi, sheriff and local best attorney. Receiving the best advice and quick service. Met with Nick at noon and relative was out by afternoon....Ps, I flew from east coast and they were professional and considerate, about the matter. Have nothing but HIGH PRAISE for A-1 Bail Bonds Honolulu, HI, ask for Nick! He will help! read more

We found out my fiance had a bench warrant out for arrest we immediately split up on our phones and started searching for Bail Bonds companies. Thanks to Yelp and for the referrals from literally TWO other companies that the Mr. called all referred us back to A1 Nick. From the initial phone call, to sending out the applications via text and email to going into the office the service was speedy, informative and so smooth. Nick made us feel comfortable and kinda went straight to the point on how the process works(and they even texted a link to watch a YouTube video that played out exactly how today went for us). His brother even escorted us to the sherrifs office to complete the process of turning himself, posting bail and literally coming right out in maybe a little over an hour(due to the Sherrifs office being busy). I hope to never have to look into bailing anyone else out BUT we definitely know where to go! Thank you to Nick and staff for helping my fiance and I out today. read more

NIck was so helpful. We are not experts when it comes to this kind of stuff but , thankfully we came to the right person . Nick helped my son get in and out of booking in less than an hour for an outstanding driving w/o license ticket . He knew exactly where to go ( Sheriffs office ) and ,made the procedure so easy . If you want excellent service and wonderful knowledge , just see Nick . Mahalo Nick for all your help !! No disrespect but , I pray we won't need your services again . lol !! read more

Thank you, Nick, for making this much less stressful for me. My first time needing this service (and hope my last). Nick make it easier; even drove me down to OCCC, rather than me taking the bus down there. In addition, his office is in my "hood"! Nice to know. 5 Stars for A-1 Bail Bonds. read more

Nick was very friendly, and the ways he does things let you feel comfortable during a very stressful time. With over ten years of experiences, he really know what he is doing, and everything was just very professional and simple. If you have any family or friends, who happened to land themselves into trouble with the law, I recommended calling A-1 Bail Bonds to get them out. Check out their new website: www.gotbailhi.com read more

Much mahalos goes out to Nick, one of Honolulus best bail agent ever! I recommend him anytime, very helpful and he will help you no matter what, he is there! Thank You Nick read more

Nick is a awesome person when it comes to bail bonds. He's very helpful and they work super fast. No matter what, just know that their here to help u!!! read more

When it comes to a business you can trust to be there for you when you need them no one beats A-1 Bonding. I had a ticket that I didn't know about which resulted in a bench warrant. I was pulled over after a very long day right as I was about to park and get dinner. While the officers were arresting me my friend said "Don't worry I know a great Bail Bondsman!". My friend contacted Nicholas Linblad at A-1 Bonding and I was free about 2 hours later! I later spoke to Mr. Linblad and found out that he was seriously ill that evening, but he still came to my rescue! What a guy! I can't thank them enough for making sure I never spent a full night in Jail. Also after they were very helpful in reminding me about my court date and ensuring everything was taken care of so this didn't happen again. read more

When things unexpectedly happens and you find yourself in a situation that is stressful, save A-1 Bail Bonds in your cell phone! I was referred by a friend to consider A-1 and I am very grateful for this locally owned and operated company. When you're in a panic state of mind and need a bonding company to work fast and efficiently A-1's services are second to none. The gentleman who helped me get out of a pickle was Nicholas. His genuine interest in the situation was very comforting in a time of stress and worry. Fast, efficient, and overall a company I highly recommend. read more

There is no better bail bondsman then A-1 Bail Bonds! They are incredibly knowledgeable, sincere, fast and efficient. Just one quick phone call and Nick had everything taken care of in a matter of an hour and we were on our way! Straight to the point and done. He makes you feel confident and calm, no worries! I would only go to the best... A-1 Bail Bonds! read more

Nick is extremely helpful and kind. I would recommend this business to anyone searching for a honest and humble Bailbondsman. He worked hard for us and I would recommend this business in a heartbeat. Thanks again Nick. Aloha read more

I helped a friend out with their legal situation through A-1 bail bonds. Nick was straight forward and communicated effectively through phone, email and text. It's no fun dealing with this type of situation but A-1 bail bonds was a solid company to do business with. read more

I found myself in a predicament and needed to help a friend out with a bail bond. A1 came highly recommended by an attorney. Nick who was my bail bonds agent was able to get my friend out within an hour and a half. I hope I don't ever need to call them again but if I do I know these guys are professional and keep their word. If you or someone you know need help with bail definitely call A1. read more

Great service. Got the job done quickly. Personal service in guiding up to OCCC show us where to pick up our family member. Took away all the hassles for us in this difficult process. read more

Thank youu soo much nick really!! Being that this was our first time going through this stuff, he was really helpful and guided me throughout the whole process. Everytime I ask him for any questions, he openly answers them without any hesitations. He also called and texted all the informations i needed to know. He's just the man!! Thank youu soo muchhh for all your help!! read more

Excellent service. Professional and thorough, even cared enough to hire a Japanese translator to help with documents and language barriers. Hopefully you never need them but if you do A1 is awesome! read more

When I contacted A-1 it was a shot in the dark because I was already discouraged after having contacted another agency that took my in circles ;(. I needed someone who was really able to take care of business for me and not just talk the talk, especially because I am on the mainland reaching out for family back home. My first interaction was an after hours call with Scott who was super helpful and patient . He was able to provide me with information on my family member super quick. Literally in less than3 minutes. ;) It was obvious that he knows his $**** My next interaction was with Nick. He took his time, walked me through the process and did his due diligence which means a lot to me. I felt confident they were not the type of establishment that's just looking for money up front and could pull the bond at anytime. Through the whole process, Nick kept me updated from the filing of the paperwork, to emails being sent, my family member being released, and even text follow-up the next day. I really appreciate communication and the willingness for anyone to go over and beyond. I'm not planning on using A-1 in the future lol ;), but I would definitely refer them to anyone who needs to be bonded in Hawaii. Thanks A-1. read more

We were referred to A-1 Bail Bonds and we were not disappointed. Nick and his team walked us through the entire process and made a painful experience easier to handle and understand and advised us every step of the way on what to be prepared for and how long it may take. The customer service offered in this type of situation was beyond excellent. I would not hesitate one moment to recommend Nick & A-1 Bail Bonds to anyone in need of his services A-1 Service by A-1 Bail Bonds! read more

If you find yourself in a bind this is the place to handle your bond. Professional, efficient and effective these guys are top notch with decades of experience, guaranteed to serve you like family. read more

Nick is honest and professional! In a stressful situation, it's important to have someone with integrity and experience who can navigate you through the process. BIG MAHALO to Nick for everything! read more

A-1 Bail Bonds, without a doubt, receives my highest praise and sincere gratitude for their professional expertise, personalized services and compassion. Never having had a family member arrested or been on the wrong side of the law, my 24-hours encounter with the local police was a nightmarish experience as I learned of my husband's arrest the afternoon of Jan 8, 2015. The only silver lining of hope I had were my husband's friend and attorney Mr Paul Cunney and Nicholas of A-1 (who came highly recommended by Mr Cunney) as they both worked tirelessly for my husband's release on bail. Both of them kept in touch and called me with regular updates as my husband was moved from Lahaina police station to Wailuku police station, then flew to Honolulu as the bench warrant was issued from there. I must also commend Pete Black and his team at Maui Bail Bonds who worked with Nicholas. I must have made over 30 calls to all of them and not even once did they express any irritation. Instead, they assured me that I had the best team working on posting a bail for my husband's release and were most comforting as I tried to deal with the situation. Thanks to all of them, my husband was released the next afternoon on Jan 9, 2015. Nicholas was most helpful at every step. He emailed me an online form to complete the bail release, guided me on getting to the Oahu Correctional Community Center as I flew in to Honolulu from Maui, then traced down the bail papers to make sure they were processed. If not for him and Mr Cunney, I seriously believe that my husband would still remain in OCCC over the weekend. While I must admit that I was nervous working with a bail bonds person, Nicholas proved to be a true professional, most courteous and I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of bail services. read more