Meet the Attorneys for Freedom Team
Our radically pro-freedom, globally pro-peace attorneys represent clients throughout the State of Arizona and the State of Hawai’i in the areas of Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Police Brutality, Civil Litigation, and Appeals. Our attorneys promise to represent you the same way we would want to be represented ourselves. Our firm represents clients nationally via motion Pro Hac Vice admission.
All of our attorneys agree to the Live and Let Live Pledge and Statement of Principles.
Marc J. Victor
Marc J. Victor
Marc J. Victor is a certified Criminal Law Specialist by The Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and is admitted in Arizona & Hawai‘i. Marc has been zealously representing clients in serious state and federal criminal law matters for well over twenty-five years.
Marc has represented clients in more than a thousand major felony cases including first and second-degree murder, sex cases, gun cases, major drug cases, complex white-collar cases, federal appeals, high-profile civil rights, personal injury, and other complex state and federal matters. His jury trial experience includes several murder trials including death eligible matters as well as complex sex and drug cases including both state and federal courts. During his career, Marc has successfully represented clients in many high-profile and media attention cases, including his representation of Elizabeth Johnson in the nationally televised “Baby Gabriel” case. He has twice debated Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery on the drug war and has also successfully argued before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
As a long-time freedom activist, Marc is regularly invited to speak to audiences across Arizona on a variety of issues including ending the drug war, the rights of gun owners, the free market, criminal justice issues as well as a variety of other criminal law-related issues. Most recently, Marc has spoken on the Live and Let Live Principle, the foundation upon which he has established The World’s Only Real Peace Movement.
Marc has also been quoted locally, nationally, and internationally on radio, television, and in print. Several local and national media outlets turn to Marc for his legal commentary and expertise on high-profile criminal cases.
In 2022, Marc accepted an invitation to participate in the Arizona Clean Elections Commission U.S. Senate Debate on October 6th. Marc will appear on the November ballot as a Libertarian, alongside Senator Mark Kelly (Democrat) and Republican candidate Blake Masters. The Libertarian Party is the only Recognized Political Party in Arizona other than the Republican and Democratic parties. To visit his campaign website, www.liveandletliverevolution.com
Andrew C. Marcantel
Andrew C. Marcantel
Andrew C. Marcantel is a criminal defense attorney with a passion for freedom, individual rights, and government accountability. With a background in legal philosophy and constitutional law, Andrew excels at applying an out-of-the-box approach to contemporary criminal law issues in all of our client’s cases. As an attorney for The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, Andrew avidly serves his community by defending its citizens’ rights and holding the government to the standards imposed by the state and federal Constitutions.
Andrew earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University, graduating with honors and receiving seven Dean’s List Recognitions throughout the course of the program. Andrew completed the Philosophy, Politics, and Law Certification Program through the Honors College, and worked with various faculty members to serve as a student mentor in the Honors program. Throughout his undergraduate years, Andrew published several articles on the subjects of moral philosophy, ethics, and literature, receiving notable recognitions and scholarships sponsored by the University.
Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Andrew earned his Juris Doctorate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, receiving a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his achievement in the subject of Philosophy of Crime and Punishment. While in law school, Andrew worked for two years as a Certified Limited Practice Student and Legal Research Specialist at a respected Scottsdale, Arizona law firm, and gained experience on hundreds of state criminal and civil matters, all before even graduating from law school.
Since joining The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm in 2014, Andrew has aggressively defended our clients in hundreds of cases, including major federal felony trials, state felony cases in every county in Arizona, and misdemeanor cases in numerous municipal and justice courts. Andrew has been featured in numerous national news outlets for his work on high-profile cases and is regularly called to speak at local events, schools, gun shows, legal conferences, and national podcasts on a variety of legal topics. In addition, Andrew is a member of several highly respected national defense organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
After practicing law in Arizona for six years, Andrew became certified to practice in Hawaii state and federal courts, and now advocates for our clients in both Arizona and Hawaii cases. In assisting our clients with their criminal matters, Andrew furthers the firm’s tradition of passionate, insightful, and proficient representation in each and every case.
In his free time, Andrew is an avid hiker and backpacker, regularly traveling across the country in search of his next adventure. He also plays keyboards in several bands and loves to play classical piano. But perhaps his favorite pastime is spending time with his English bulldog named Beefy.
EXPERIENCE
Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona – Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Possession of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs, Manufacture of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs for Sale, Federal Drug Trafficking, Misdemeanor, and Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Probation Violations, Manslaughter, Murder, Conspiracy, Solicitation, White Collar Crimes, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Burglary, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Kidnapping, Endangerment, Felony Flight, Resisting Arrest.
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Arizona
United States District Court, District of Arizona
State Bar of Hawai‘i
United States District Court, District of Hawai‘i
EDUCATION
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
J.D., Law – 2011-2014
Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University
B.A., Philosophy, Cert. Philosophy, Politics, and Law – 2005-2009
Emma K. Wittmann
Attorney Emma K. Wittmann is a criminal defense attorney passionate about fighting for her client’s freedom.
Emma attended W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, where she was awarded the Academic Merit Award Scholarship, New American University Scholar-Dean’s Award Scholarship, and ASU Solutions Grant. She completed her degree in 3 ½ years, earning a B.A. in Business Law, with a minor in Dance.
Emma went on to pursue her passion of becoming an Attorney. She earned a full-tuition scholarship upon starting law school and also earned a CALI award during her first year.
During law school, Emma worked in the immigration clinic, representing children in the foster system in need of immigration services. During law school, Emma worked in the immigration clinic, representing children in the foster system in need of immigration services and completed an internship with the City of Mesa, where she worked in a wide variety of practice areas including employment, real estate, construction litigation, civil litigation, and liability defense.
Emma also worked for two years as a Law Clerk and Rule 38 Limited Practice Certified Student for Attorneys For Freedom, gaining invaluable criminal defense and courtroom experience before graduating law school.
Emma graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University in May 2020, receiving her Juris Doctorate. She thereafter was admitted to the Arizona State Bar to practice law as a licensed attorney.
Since joining the Attorneys For Freedom, Emma has aggressively defended hundreds of clients in a wide range of cases including state misdemeanors and felonies in every county of Arizona, and federal felonies.
In her free time, Emma enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog.
EXPERIENCE
Criminal Defense – Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Narcotic Drugs for Sale, Federal Firearms Trafficking, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Probation Violations, Manslaughter, Conspiracy, Solicitation, White Collar Crimes, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Kidnapping, Endangerment, Felony Flight, Resisting Arrest, Embezzlement, Forgery.
ADMISSIONS
State Bar of Arizona
United States District Court, District of Arizona
EDUCATION
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University. J.D., Law
Arizona State University – Bachelor of Arts in Business Law.
Rachel A. Moss
Rachel is a passionate advocate, dedicated to defending her clients and supporting the liberty movement.
Rachel earned her B.A. in Communication Studies from the James Madison University Honors College in 2018, graduating with Latin honors and receiving Dean’s List or President’s List recognitions each semester. Rachel concentrated in Advocacy Studies and minored in Spanish, Political Communication, Sports Communication, and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. At graduation, Rachel was honored as Political Communication Student of the Year. Throughout college, Rachel was selected for numerous conference presentations, focusing on topics in communication and rhetoric. In 2015, Rachel studied abroad in Spain, where she was able to refine her Spanish. Rachel is most grateful for her legal communication class, which she signed up for by accident, because it allowed her to discover her passion for law.
In 2021, Rachel graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. During law school, Rachel earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for her achievement in Litigation Experience. Upon graduation, Rachel was awarded the Janet S. Mueller Oral Advocacy Award, which is awarded to one student each year. In 2021, Rachel was among only ten ASU students appointed to The Order of Barristers in recognition of achievement in courtroom advocacy. At graduation, Rachel was also recognized for her achievement in pro bono service.
During law school, Rachel interned at the Cato Institute’s Project for Criminal Justice. This experience helped Rachel develop her passion for both criminal defense and the liberty movement. Rachel also served as the Executive Articles Editor for the Arizona State Sports and Entertainment Law Journal and as a member of the ASU mock trial team.
Rachel joined Attorneys for Freedom in 2020 as a law clerk, where she assisted the firm’s attorneys with criminal cases and postconviction relief matters. In January 2022, Rachel was licensed as an attorney in the State of Arizona, and rejoined the firm as a criminal defense attorney. Rachel is proud to have defended clients in state misdemeanor and felony cases, as well as helped clients regain their civil rights in court through set asides.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, and watching her favorite TV shows. As a former group exercise instructor, she also loves taking boxing and weightlifting classes. Rachel is also passionate about volunteering for her church and organizations like Feed My Starving Children.
Brittany L. Huttner
Brittany was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Brittany earned her B.S. in Criminal Justice Studies from Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois. During her undergraduate studies, the courses she enrolled in often involved legal studies. One of the courses Brittany enrolled in was psychology and law. This course touched on legal defenses, and it was in that moment Brittany discovered her passion for law.
Brittany went on to pursue her passion of becoming an attorney and making a difference. Brittany attended DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois. During law school, Brittany worked in the Civil Rights Clinic representing individuals whose rights were violated by police officers. Additionally, Brittany was among only twelve DePaul students to be on DePaul’s National Trial Team. When Brittany first tried out for trial team, Brittany was fighting an unfortunate injury which left her paralyzed. Despite being paralyzed at the time of tryouts, Brittany made sure that did not affect her studies and went on to make the team. Brittany remained dedicated to her physical recovery and her education. Brittany re-learned how to walk while going through law school.
Brittany’s trial team competed at numerous competitions throughout the school year. Brittany specifically competed at Georgetown’s White Collar Trial Team Competition and the American Association for Justice Trial Advocacy Competition. Brittany gained valuable trial advocacy strategy and oral argument skills. Additionally, Brittany worked as a law clerk throughout law school at a criminal defense firm in Chicago, Illinois. In her third year, she also earned a CALI Excellence for the Future Award.
Brittany graduated from DePaul University College of Law, receiving her Juris Doctorate. Before she graduated, she knew she wanted to make the cross-country move to Arizona. She moved to Arizona and thereafter was admitted to the Arizona State Bar to practice law as a licensed attorney.
Brittany’s favorite quote is “the comeback is always stronger than the setback.” Brittany believes that every individual has setbacks they must overcome, but it is how you handle that setback that defines you. Brittany believes a criminal charge is no different and believes this mindset is a strong tool during your criminal case.
Brittany enjoys traveling and gaining new experiences because she knows first-hand that you must live in the moment. Brittany has been skydiving, bungee jumping, and cliff jumping in Croatia. Brittany enjoys spending all her free time with her family, friends, and her dog, Balto.
Elizabeth Mullins
Elizabeth Mullins
Elizabeth Mullins is a second-generation native Arizonan. She earned a full scholarship to Arizona State University where she competed for ASU Swimming (then Division I, Pac-10 Conference). In 2003, Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies with a concentration in Psychology. While an undergraduate student, Elizabeth worked as a law clerk for a national law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, in its White Collar Crime and Special Matters Group.
Elizabeth was awarded a scholarship to attend Vanderbilt University Law School where she was named the Executive Chief Justice of the National First Amendment Competition sponsored by the John Siegenthaler First Amendment Center and Freedom Forum. Elizabeth was also one of only four students selected to the Cal Turner Program on Professional Moral Leadership and she served on the Trial Advocacy Society, the Moot Court Board, and as President of the Criminal Law Society.
Upon earning her Juris Doctor in 2006, Elizabeth quickly solidified her reputation as an organized, diligent, and fearless advocate for her clients, regardless of the severity of their charges. As only a third-year attorney, she was selected to serve as co-counsel for one of the first “Honor Killing” prosecutions in the United States. The trial was nationally televised and has been discussed in multiple books and news programs such as 48 Hours. Elizabeth and her co-counsel successfully convinced the jury to find their client not guilty of first degree murder and not guilty of attempted murder. Although he was convicted of lesser included offenses, the verdict was nationally touted as a significant win for the defense.
In 2015, Elizabeth became a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Elizabeth has appeared in nearly every court in Arizona, including city, justice, superior, and federal courts. She has also appeared in the United States District Court for the Central District of Los Angeles and is licensed in Maryland.
Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish and conversational in European Portuguese. In her free time, Elizabeth competes internationally in Masters swimming. She is a multiple-time Spanish national masters champion and is world-ranked in her age group. When she’s not swimming fast, Elizabeth enjoys scuba diving and making friends with sharks and octopuses.
Pierre B. Whyte
Pierre thrives in adversity, and supports the Live and Let Live Philosophy.
Pierre earned a B.A. in Political Science from Arizona State University in 2005. While attending Arizona State University, he worked for credit union where he led training for new and existing employees with the aim of improving quality and efficiency of service delivery.
In 2009, Pierre earned a Masters in Business Administration from University of Phoenix where he focused on accounting and financial statements. He used this degree advance within the financial industry. Pierre acquired financial certification that included Series 6, Series 63, and Arizona Insurance License.
In 2014, Pierre graduated from Michigan State University College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. During law school, Pierre worked for the Alvin Storr’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic where he helped various taxpayers resolve tax issues ranging from foreign taxes, business taxes, and offers in compromise.
Pierre passed the New York bar exam in 2016. He began his legal career with Miller & Milone, P.C. as a medical debt collection attorney. In this role, he provided assistance within the Patient Accounts Department regarding litigation processes for multiple healthcare clients including hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health attendants. Perform detailed analysis to make informed recommendations regarding which accounts are appropriate for suit, following through entire lifecycle of process to judgment enforcement. Attend court conferences, argue motions, and prepare New Jersey complaints, judgments and stipulations under supervision of Managing Partner.
Pierre has extensive experience working with and for insurance companies. While working for Costella & Gordon, LLP., he successfully represented doctors and medical providers through arbitration to recover medical expenses through no-fault litigation.
In 2018, he was In-house Counsel for Progressive Insurance, and in 2023, when Pierre became a licensed attorney in Arizona, he worked for Liberty Mutual as Field Counsel.
Pierre also is an attorney editor for Thomson Reuters. In this role, he focuses on three areas that include legal research, editorial responsibility, and individual development. This position involves creating and classifying legal information in the form of headnotes, historical notes, abstracts/synopsis, headings, analysis, indexes, highlights, and other text.
In his free time, Pierre enjoys spending time with family and friends. He enjoys watching sports, and, recently developed a renewed appreciation for stoicism.