The Attorneys On Retainer Program (“AOR”) consists of two separate legal contracts: 1. A legal services agreement with The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, and 2. A contract to become an affiliate of The Attorneys On Retainer Association (“The AOR Association”).    

As a result of the first contract, the AOR member becomes a client of The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm (“AFF”).  As a client of the law firm, attorney-client privilege attaches immediately.  All clients are requested to complete an emergency information form which provides information for the attorneys to use in the event of a release hearing which occurs after an arrest.  The law firm also administers a 24/7/365 emergency hotline for AOR members to call in the event of a self-defense-related matter.  All attorneys at the law firm stand ready to work as a team to defend any AFF client in court who is charged with a crime resulting from a self-defense-related matter.  The attorneys also associate with the client’s choice of local counsel to represent clients in any state.  Legal representation in the related civil case as well as representation in red flag/emergency order matters is also included along with all experts and investigators. 

As a result of the second contract, every AOR member becomes an affiliate of The AOR Association which advocates for the legal interests of commercial businesses, firearms enthusiasts, and people interested in self-defense issues.  It also offers pro-bono legal representation to non-members who are wrongfully charged with crimes after acting in self-defense or defense of others.  The AOR Association also offers a series of professional online firearms education and training to all its affiliates.  All affiliates can earn commissions as they successfully refer other businesses and individuals to receive training by becoming affiliates.  The AOR Association also owns The Attorneys For Freedom Risk Retention Group, Inc. (“RRG”), which insures The AOR Association as well as all affiliates and provides funding for legal representation without many of the exclusions often found in insurance products.  Affiliates receive other benefits including discounts on firearms, ammunition, and other items, as well as the AOR Conference, a monthly newsletter, and opportunities to receive legal advice on self-defense-related legal matters.  

The non-refundable sign-up fee is to have your membership start immediately - no waiting period, no matter if you decide to pay monthly or annually. This fee also covers the administrative fee because you are not just a member of AOR but a client of the law firm.

Regarding self-defense-related legal matters only, AOR includes 100% of your attorneys’ fees through trial and any additional court costs and 3rd party expenses necessary to effective representation. Victim’s rights representation, civil defense and any necessary appeals are also included without any additional fees, costs, or expenses. AOR also offers up to $50,000 toward bail, $4,000 toward scene cleanup, $1,500 toward mental health counseling services, and $1,000 toward firearm replacement reimbursement.

There are no exclusions so long as the following three requirements are met:

1. You are charged, or reasonably concerned about being charged, with either a felony or misdemeanor crime;
2. You reasonably and in good faith assert you acted in self-defense or defense of a 3rd party as a defense to the charge; and
3. The incident occurred after you joined AOR.

The following DO NOT operate as exclusions:

• You are charged with a crime
• You committed a criminal or illegal act
• You used an illegal weapon
• The incident occurred in a gun-free zone
• You are a prohibited possessor
• You were impaired by any drug or alcohol
• The incident arises out of a domestic dispute
• You failed to possess or possessed an invalid concealed weapons permit
• The incident involved a negligent or accidental discharge of your firearm
• A weapon other than a firearm was used
• No weapon was used

No. That is the beauty of being established by a law firm and not a third party insurance company. No matter the status of your CCW license AOR will still represent you. Even if your self-defense matter occurred while you did not possess a valid or possessed an invalid CCW permit.

Yes, so long as the following three requirements are met,

1. You are charged, or reasonably concerned about being charged, with either a felony or misdemeanor crime;

2. You reasonably and in good faith assert you acted in self-defense or defense of a 3rd party as a defense to the charge; and

3. The incident occurred after you became a member of Attorneys On Retainer.

Post Self-Defense-Related Matter Instructions:

• If human life is in danger, 911 should be called immediately.
• Tell the 911 operator: “Medical attention is needed immediately. Someone is injured. Send Help.”
• Provide address and end the call.
• Call the emergency AOR hotline
• DO NOT make any further statements to the 911 operator, any responding officers, or anyone else.
• Ask to have your attorney present during any questioning and to privately call your attorney now.

AOR members should call the emergency hotline located on their member contact card.

Non-AOR members should call The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm at 480-755-7110.

We will take action immediately to protect your rights. You are also free to have any other person contact our law firm on your behalf.

Yes, we provide coverage for “on-duty” security personnel, so long as the following three requirements are met:

1. You are charged, or reasonably concerned about being charged, with either a felony or misdemeanor crime;

2. You reasonably and in good faith assert you acted in self-defense or defense of a 3rd party as a defense to the charge; and

3. The incident occurred after you became a member of Attorneys On Retainer.

However, AOR is secondary to any insurance policy or other legal benefit coverage that may apply. 

Yes. We offer a $25 off the one-time signup fee. (This discount CANNOT be stacked with the Family Plan or other promo codes.)

Yes. Our attorneys can appear via the pro hac vice rules in any state.

Anyone within your family who is 18 years or older, husband & wife/son/daughter/nieces/nephew/grandparents, etc. can be under the account holder’s Family Plan. These family members DO NOT need to be living in the same household as the account holder.

As soon as a person signs the AOR and AFF agreements, acknowledges the fee agreement video, and then pays the initial fee, the person is then an AOR member in good standing. AOR members will also be automatic affiliates of The AOR Association. Members, who are also affiliates, will have access to the AOR Member Portal. Members will soon begin receiving our periodic newsletter, receive an invitation to the periodic AOR Conference, have access to the Affiliate Program section of the AOR Member Portal, and have The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm standing by for any legal emergencies resulting from a self-defense matter. We will also represent any AOR member in court if the member is charged with any crime meeting our three criteria.

If you do not upgrade your AOR membership or sign the AOR Membership Agreement and AFF Legal Services Agreement by December 31st, 2025, you will face a price increase on January 1st, 2026, and will not have access to any of the new benefits. The original AOR Program does not include any of the expanded resources or benefits which are available only to members who join The Attorneys On Retainer Association.