OUR HISTORY
About Amistad Bail Bonds
Amistad Bail Bonds was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 2009. What began helping families with state bonds grew to include a dedicated service for federal immigration bonds. Its founder, Paul Nello Romero, continues to lead Amistad today.
Reviewed by Paul Nello Romero · Updated August 23, 2026
OUR STORY
How We Got Here
BEFORE AMISTAD
Seeing the Process Up Close
Before founding Amistad, Paul had already helped friends and family with state and local bonds. He experienced the process from the family's side and saw how confusing it could be, particularly for Spanish-speaking families.
2009
Amistad Bail Bonds Is Born
Paul founded Amistad Bail Bonds in Raleigh, North Carolina. The company began with state and local bail bonds, serving families in English and Spanish.
A PERSONAL CONNECTION
Immigration Was Also Personal
Paul was born in Peru and came to the United States as a child. He later became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Immigration also affected people close to him, including family members who experienced immigration detention and deportation. During his years at McDonald's, employees and their families often turned to Paul for help translating and understanding unfamiliar processes. Years later, many of those same concerns are what he hears from the families who call Amistad every day: where their loved one is, what happens next, and what they can do to help. For Paul, those calls have never been simply a transaction.
GROWING DEMAND
Families Started Asking About Immigration Bonds
As Amistad grew, families increasingly asked for help with immigration bonds. At first, Amistad had to process these bonds through a broker authorized by Allegheny, adding another layer between Amistad, the surety company and the family.
THE DIRECT PATH
Working Directly
Amistad was already working directly with Allegheny Casualty Company for state bonds, but immigration bonds required additional authorization. For years, we had to process them through a broker authorized by Allegheny. Over time, Amistad's experience and track record led Allegheny to authorize us to handle immigration bonds directly. After completing the required process, we gained direct access to ICE eBonds and no longer needed a broker for each bond.
TODAY
A More Direct Process
Today, Amistad handles its immigration bond process directly. We prepare the documents and handle bond confirmation and submission through ICE eBonds. Working directly also allowed us to eliminate the additional broker fee and communicate more directly throughout the process. It took years of experience and relationship-building to get here.
I understand how much hope families place in this process. My goal is to make the bond part clear and straightforward.
— Paul Nello Romero, Founder
HOW WE WORK
What You Can Expect From Amistad
Clear Costs Up Front
We explain the costs and requirements before you make a decision.
Understand What You're Signing
We explain the collateral, the documents, and your responsibilities before you sign.
Communication During the Process
We keep you informed while we confirm and submit the bond through ICE eBonds.
We're Still Here After Payment
When ICE cancels the bond and the requirements are met, we help with the return of cash collateral or the process to release a property lien.
THE FOUNDER
Paul Nello Romero
Founder, Amistad Bail Bonds
Paul was born in Peru and came to the United States as a child. He later became a U.S. citizen. He studied Computer Science at North Carolina Central University.
Paul brings decades of experience across operations, insurance, financial services and bail bonds. Today, that experience shapes how he leads Amistad and works with both agents and families.
CAREER JOURNEY
21 YEARS
McDonald's
Started at age 16 working in a restaurant and advanced within the company to Operations Business Consultant, working directly with franchise owners.
10 YEARS
Allstate Insurance
Owned an Allstate agency for 10 years, working with insurance, regulated financial products and risk evaluation. During that time, he also obtained Series 6 and Series 63 licenses.
2009
Amistad Bail Bonds
Founded Amistad in Raleigh in 2009 and continues to lead the company today. He also works with bail bond agents on agency operations, business development and responsible risk evaluation.
TODAY
Leading Amistad
Oversees operations, agents, application and collateral evaluation, plus risk decisions. He also makes sure families clearly understand costs and responsibilities before moving forward.
TRANSPARENCY
Our Role in the Process
Amistad
Once the amount is confirmed, we explain the costs and requirements, review the collateral, prepare the documents, and handle the bond confirmation and submission through ICE eBonds.
DHS / ICE / Immigration Judge
As applicable, government authorities determine whether a bond is available and set the amount. ICE processes the submitted bond and the detention facility coordinates release.
Immigration Attorney
Provides legal advice about eligibility, hearings, immigration strategy, and the specific circumstances of the case.
Amistad Bail Bonds is a DBA of Amistad Insurance Services, Inc. and an authorized agent of Allegheny Casualty Company, a surety company certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. On ICE eBonds we operate under Amistad Insurance Services, Inc., from which we confirm and electronically submit immigration bonds. The certification belongs to Allegheny Casualty Company, not to Amistad.
Verify on the U.S. Department of the Treasury listMAIN OFFICE
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina
Amistad Bail Bonds
A registered DBA of Amistad Insurance Services, Inc.
225 Tryon Road, Suite 212
Raleigh, NC 27603
(800) 969-3484
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If you've confirmed the amount, Amistad can explain the costs and requirements and help you begin the bond payment process.
Amistad Bail Bonds is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.