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3.09.2022 - Blog

Why Choose The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm

We know there are many law firms competing for the privilege of representing you in your legal matter. We also know that when it comes to seeking legal representation, you need to choose wisely.

2.23.2022 - Blog

Are Rare Breed FRT-15 Triggers Legal or Illegal?

We’ve been receiving a lot of inquiries regarding the Rare Breed FRT-15 triggers and whether they are legal or not. I would first like to note that I DO NOT have a dog in this fight, and I am not representing either side. It is also important for me to note that I am also not a technical firearms specialist, so I can’t tell you specifics of how this trigger works.

11.24.2021 - Blog

Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict and Legal Analysis

CHECK YOUR POLITICAL AFFILIATION AT THE DOOR! Two experienced trial attorneys give a full, legal analysis of the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict and self-defense law, on this week’s episode of The Peace Radicals Podcast!

3.29.2025 - Blog

Castle Doctrine – Defending Your Home as a Responsible Gun Owner

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 1: The Anatomy of a Criminal Defense Case

In this new series, Fighting The State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel discuss everything that makes up a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 2: Pre-charge – What Happens Before You’re Charged?

On this episode of Fighting the State, Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel go into detail of what happens before a formal charge is filed.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 3: Release – What Happens After You’re Charged?

On this episode of Fighting the State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc Victor and Andy Marcantel discuss what happens during the release condition of a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 4: The Flow of a Case

Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel explain the basic structure of a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 5: Discovery

On this episode of Fighting the State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel discuss what "discovery" is, and what is included in the "discovery" portion of a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 6: Interviews

On this episode of Fighting the State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc Victor and Andrew Marcantel discuss "interviews" in a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 7: Negotiations

On this episode of Fighting the State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel discuss what happens in the "Negotiations" phase of a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 8: Pre-trial Motions

On this episode of Fighting the State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel dive into what pre-trial motions are and how they are used in a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 9: Trial

On this episode of Fighting the State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc Victor and Andy Marcantel discuss everything that goes into the "trial" portion of a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 10: Sentencing

On this episode of Fighting The State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel discuss and explain everything that goes into the sentencing part of a criminal defense case.

3.24.2025 - Fighting The State

Fighting The State Ep. 11: Post-Conviction Relief and Appeals

In this final episode of Fighting the State, Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel discuss everything that goes into post-conviction relief and appeals at the conclusion of a criminal defense case.

4.30.2024 - Blog

Defensive Display of a Firearm

The defensive display of a firearm refers to presenting or showing a firearm in a situation where an individual feels threatened or believes that the use of force, including deadly force, may be necessary to protect themselves or others from harm. It's often considered a prelude to the potential use of a firearm in self-defense.

7.21.2023 - Blog

What You Need to Know About Hourly vs Flat Rate Lawyer Fees

Attorney Marc J. Victor explains why some lawyers charge a flat rate while others opt for an hourly rate and the pros and cons of each.

7.12.2023 - Blog

How To Handle an ATF Interaction When They Come Knocking for Your FRT Trigger

The ATF was recorded knocking on doors looking for FRT triggers - Attorney Marc J. Victor analyzes the video and responds.

6.28.2023 - Blog

Kayla Giles and USCCA Case Analyzed by Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel

Criminal Defense Attorneys Marc J. Victor and Andy Marcantel do a deep dive into the Kayla Giles self-defense case and how the USCCA denied her coverage even after her appointed criminal defense lawyer argued to the USCCA that she had a legitimate self-defense case.

8.16.2022 - Blog

Reaction to FBI Raid on Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Home

I urge everyone to use caution before making judgments about the justice department. We must wait until we have the full information on the case.

8.10.2022 - Blog

Picture Day with the Attorneys for Freedom

It's picture day for the partners at the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm!

5.16.2022 - Blog

Roe v. Wade to be OVERTURNED?! Attorneys Marc Victor & Andy Marcantel – leaked Supreme Court opinion

Roe v. Wade to be OVERTURNED?! Attorneys Marc Victor & Andrew Marcantel analyze leaked Supreme Court opinion Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

4.19.2022 - Blog

Road Rage with a Firearm

Road Rage can lead to serious criminal charges if you display your firearm or threaten another driver with your firearm. First of all, there is nothing happening on the road that should cause you to get so angry that you would pull out your firearm and threaten another driver. This is a very easy and foolish way to end up with a dangerous felony on your record.

3.14.2022 - Blog

Client Testimonials

At the Attorneys for Freedom Law Firm, we only act with your best interests in mind. From criminal defense to personal injury cases, we will always represent our clients the way we would want to be represented ourselves.

3.14.2022 - Blog

Online Reviews

When choosing a law firm to represent you in your legal matter nothing speaks louder than past clients of the law firm. We are proud of our many 5-Star reviews on Google. But don’t just take our word for it, see for yourself.

3.11.2022 - Blog

In the News

Several local and national media outlets turn to Attorney Marc J. Victor for his legal commentary and expertise on high-profile criminal cases.

2.23.2022 - Blog

Atty Marc Victor – Questions Mount Over Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel & Death Penalty Cases

Atty Marc Victor - Questions Mount Over Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel & Death Penalty Cases

2.14.2022 - Blog

Fighting the Governor’s Executive Orders on COVID in Hawaii

Attorney Marc J. Victor recently argued at the Hawaii Court of Appeals that the Hawaii Governor's endless emergency proclamations over COVID are illegal and unconstitutional.

1.14.2022 - Blog

Mayhem in the Sky – Airline Misconduct & Violence

As a criminal defense attorney, I would like to know, what the hell is going on with airline travel these days? I keep seeing stories of airline passengers assaulting airline employees as well as other passengers. Has everyone lost their damn minds? There are things you need to know about this.

1.14.2022 - Blog

United States Supreme Court Case – New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen

The United States Supreme Court 2nd Amendment Case - New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Attorney Andrew Marcantel - A big and important Second Amendment case in the United States Supreme Court right now is going to change the face of gun rights in this country.

12.20.2021 - Blog

10 Things To Think About Before Hiring An Attorney

If you are considering hiring an attorney for a legal matter, we would be honored if you would consider our law firm. We would be happy to meet with you in person and answer these 10 questions as they are related to our law firm.

12.10.2021 - Blog

Bill of Rights Day 2021

The Bill of Rights Day: AZLP’s 2021 Pulse Check - Attorney Marc J. Victor will be participating via Zoom.

11.23.2021 - Blog

Should I Talk To The Police If I Am Arrested for a Crime?

If you are being questioned by the police you should always invoke your right to remain silent. If you can’t resist the urge to talk, just say what’s on the back of my business card above. Then, ask to speak to your attorney as soon as possible.

11.22.2021 - Blog

Probation – Rehabilitation in Theory vs Practice

Throughout this blog, I am going to discuss what probation is intended to be, the unrealistic expectations, and what probation is really like. Please keep in mind that the context of the blog is general; some things discussed will not apply to everyone.

11.22.2021 - Blog

Stop Resisting!

I have represented many clients who have been charged with the passive resistance subsection of the statute. A telltale sign that the charge will be showing up on an ill-fated arrestee’s citation can be summed up in one phrase: “STOP RESISTING!” If one is unfortunate enough to hear an officer yell this stern command at the time of their arrest, chances are they will soon find themselves facing the additional crime.

11.22.2021 - Blog

What Is the First Step Act?

The First Step Act is legislation that President Trump signed into law. Although this is a step in the right direction, it’s important to note that this law will only affect those who are in the Federal System of roughly 181,000 inmates, which makes up only a small percentage of our over 2.1 million total prison population.

11.21.2021 - Blog

What To Do If You Are Charged With A Federal Crime

There are many criminal defense attorneys out there, but very few of them are licensed to practice in federal court. It may be surprising to some that you need to be admitted to federal court and not all criminal defense attorneys are. In fact, very few, a small percentage of them are admitted to federal court and an even smaller percentage of them actually go to federal court on a regular basis.

11.19.2021 - Blog

Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Join The Attorneys On Retainer Program

Today I want to tell you about our exciting new, Attorneys On Retainer Program. By joining the program, you actually become a client of the law firm for just $25 a month. Yes, that’s right, you will become an actual client of the law firm. This means you will have our law firm standing by in the event you ever need any of our legal services.

10.29.2021 - Blog

Managing Road Rage

We’ve all been there. You’re trying to get home safely, and another driver cuts you off. Or maybe you’re trying to get to work on time and a car is driving ten miles under the speed limit in the passing lane. Any of these situations can provoke anger in even the calmest of people. However, how you react to these actions can also impact your own safety behind the wheel. Do you retaliate aggressively? Or do you breathe deeply and let the situation pass.

10.21.2021 - Blog

From Marine to Attorney for Freedom

Today, I’m committed to running my law firm, The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, by incorporating the best of what I learned in the Marine Corps. We operate on the highest level of trust, and we are never complacent.

10.20.2021 - Blog

Legal Analysis: Homeowner Shoots at Intruders

Marc J. Victor of the Attorneys for Freedom offers his legal analysis based on video footage of a homeowner stopping an attempted home invasion with his firearm.

10.18.2021 - Blog

5 Things Every Gun Owner Should Know

Pulling out a firearm can be a life-changing event, and I want you to be very conservative. These are the 5 things I have distilled down for you to think about before pulling out your firearm.

7.04.2021 - Blog

My Thoughts on the 4th of July

ow embarrassing it is for most Americans today blindly celebrating the Declaration of Independence while also joyfully supporting a huge police state that far surpasses any crimes engaged in by King George III. It’s hard to imagine what people like Thomas Jefferson, Sam Adams, and Thomas Paine would think of our police state today and the so-called “Americans” who support it.

12.31.2019 - Blog

Butler Shaffer, R.I.P.

We mourn the passing of our good friend Butler Shaffer, who died yesterday afternoon at the age of 84. Butler was a libertarian at a time when there were very few libertarians in the world. Like many supporters of the free market, he was first attracted to the Republican Party. He supported Barry Goldwater for President in 1964, but he soon came to realize that limited government was a chimera and that the State was by nature opposed to liberty.

11.23.2018 - Blog

The War On Drugs Ruined My Block

In order to think clearly about the drug war, people need to separate the evils resulting from drug abuse from the evils resulting from this foolish drug war. The drug war itself has given birth to incalculable violence for the past several decades. It seems proponents of the drug war simply ignore the root causes of the violence in question.

11.23.2018 - Blog

Stupid Crimes – Arizona Has More Crimes Than Most People Realize

“If I wasn’t a lawyer, wasn’t a judge, just as a taxpayer I’m astounded at how much effort and money goes into creating more and more criminal statutes, criminal offenses without taking a good look at why do we need this, do we have something that will cover this already,” Fields said.

11.23.2017 - Blog

Marc J. Victor On the Esteban Santiago Case

Attorney Marc J. Victor who represented Dr. Peter Steinmetz, who was arrested at Sky Harbor Airport for carrying his AR-15 Rifle peacefully and who was later cleared of all charges was interviewed about the shooting.

11.08.2017 - Blog

The US Needs a Freedom Revival

I would strongly oppose any government effort to ban any substance for competent adults to ingest; especially in a case where I have personally decided not to use the substance anyway. It’s about my right to decide for myself. It’s a freedom thing! It ought to be an American thing too.

7.26.2017 - Blog

Report: Guns in Home to Blame as Domestic Violence Deaths Surge in Phoenix

“The issue isn't the guns," Victor said. "The gun doesn't do anything. It sits on the table. It's the disposition of the person using the gun. Bad guys can use knives; they can use their hands to bash their wives.”

11.26.2009 - Blog

4409 vs The Road Pirates

A Valley man claims his First Amendment rights are being trampled on after he was arrested following a confrontation with a photo radar operator in the city of Scottsdale. Shelton Obadiah is one of the Valley’s most vocal photo radar activists, and the creator of Youtube.com/RP4409, a site devoted to stopping photo radar. Obadiah told CBS 5 News that he believes the city of Scottsdale is out to get him and that is why he is facing charges of disorderly conduct.

11.23.2005 - Blog

Pro Tem Recusal Minute Entry

This judge pro tem will not use the power of the state to initiate force against persons who have not trespassed or used unlawful force or fraud against others or their property. This judge pro tem has deeply held personal views which are in direct contradiction to the duties of a judge who presides over non-violent drug cases. The two positions cannot be reconciled.

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