Meet Michael Woody
Licensed North Carolina Bail Agent. CEO. Industry Leader & Advocate.
I have been a licensed North Carolina Bail Agent since 2015, backed by more than three decades of experience in the criminal justice system. As Owner and Chief Executive Officer of 828 Bail Bonds, I take great pride in leading one of North Carolina’s most respected bail bond agencies and ensuring our clients receive unmatched professionalism, care, and guidance when it matters most.
My work extends beyond one company. Through brands and organizations connected to our mission, including 828 Bail Bonds, 910 Bail Bonds, AVL Bail Bonds, WNC Bail Bonds, Engle Bail Bonds, NC Bail Network, Next Level MGA, and Elite Risk Management, I have helped support a growing network focused on reliable bail services, public education, professional accountability, and statewide access.
Licensed NC Bail Agent
Built on decades of criminal justice experience and a commitment to professional bail bond services.
828 Bail Bonds
Leading one of North Carolina’s most recognized bail bond agencies with a focus on care, consistency, and results.
Industry Leadership
Serving on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Bail Agents Association and as the North Carolina State Representative for the National Association of Bail Agents.
Elite Risk Management
Helping protect agencies and sureties through professional recovery, skip tracing, forfeiture support, and risk management work that has saved sureties millions of dollars in potential loss.
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in 2025, Michael Woody didn’t just represent 828 Bail Bonds. He represented North Carolina, the bail industry, and the families who deserve a justice system that protects victims, holds people accountable, and still respects due process.
When he testified during the victims of violent crime hearing, he brought real-world experience from the front lines of bail, recovery, public safety, and community accountability.
This is what leadership looks like: showing up, speaking truth, and making sure North Carolina’s voice is heard when it matters most.
Bail works. Accountability matters. Victims deserve a voice.
When North Carolina became part of a national conversation, Michael Woody showed up with the experience to speak on it.
Industry Leadership
Representing North Carolina in the bail industry at the state, national, and public education level.
Michael Woody’s work goes beyond agency ownership. He is actively involved in organized bail industry leadership, helping support professional standards, education, advocacy, public awareness, and the continued protection of secured bail in North Carolina and across the country.
State Leadership
North Carolina Bail Agents Association
Michael Woody serves as an active board member for the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, supporting efforts that advance education, professionalism, legislative awareness, and the interests of licensed bail agents throughout North Carolina.
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National Association of Bail Agents
Michael Woody also serves as an active board member for the National Association of Bail Agents, helping represent North Carolina’s voice in national conversations surrounding bail, public safety, due process, and the future of the profession.
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Founding Member of NC Bail Network
Michael Woody is also a founding member of NC Bail Network, a North Carolina-focused platform created to educate the public, promote licensed bail professionals, increase transparency, and help families better understand bail, court appearances, license verification, and the role of secured bail in public safety.
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