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Self-Defense Legal Protection

Attorneys On Retainer: Legal Protection Before You Need It

AOR membership establishes an attorney-client relationship with The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm and provides access to legal representation and other benefits for qualifying self-defense-related legal matters, subject to the applicable agreements and policy.

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More Than a Membership

AOR's current membership agreement describes benefits that begin with an existing relationship with a law firm and extend to legal representation, emergency access, education, and financial protection for qualifying matters.

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Attorney-Client Relationship

Members establish an attorney-client relationship with The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm when they become members, subject to professional responsibility requirements and conflicts.

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24/7/365 Emergency Legal Advice

Members receive around-the-clock access to AFF attorneys for urgent, attorney-client privileged advice involving self-defense-related legal matters.

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All 50 States + Washington, D.C.

The AOR agreement provides for representation nationwide, using Attorneys For Freedom and qualified local counsel when needed, subject to the RRG Policy.

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Self-Defense Training & Education

Membership includes online education concerning self-defense, firearms issues, legal developments, and related member resources.

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Confidential Member Information

AOR states that member information is retained through Attorneys For Freedom so attorney-client confidentiality and privilege apply to the extent permitted by law.

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Coverage Decisions by Attorneys

Under the current program structure, qualifying legal services are provided through Attorneys For Freedom, with funding subject to the applicable RRG Policy and membership documents.

Protection for a Qualifying Self-Defense Case

The current AOR agreements describe substantial legal services and related benefits when a matter meets the program's requirements.

Criminal and Civil Defense Legal representation for qualifying criminal matters and related civil defense, subject to the governing agreements and policy.
Legal Fees Through Trial The membership agreement states that legal fees for qualifying criminal and related civil cases are covered through trial without a stated financial limit on those legal fees.
Expert Witnesses & Investigators Necessary experts, investigators and covered court-related expenses may be provided for qualifying matters.
Appeals Necessary good-faith appellate legal representation is included for covered self-defense-related legal matters.
Felony Trial Team The current AFF Legal Services Agreement states that AFF provides four lawyers in the courtroom for a felony trial involving a covered self-defense-related legal matter.
Civil Liability The current membership agreement provides up to $100,000 toward a qualifying final civil judgment arising from a covered matter.
Bail Bond Assistance Up to $50,000 toward a qualifying cash-only or secured bail bond, subject to the requirements of the RRG Policy.
Red Flag Protection Orders Up to $15,000 in qualifying attorney fees and expenses associated with covered red flag or similar protective-order matters.
Victim Representation Legal representation may also be available when the member is the victim and another person is criminally charged from the same qualifying self-defense incident.
Expungement / Record Relief Where legally available, the agreement provides up to $5,000 toward legal fees to set aside or expunge a covered incident.
Psychological Counseling The current membership agreement provides up to $1,500 for psychological counseling following a qualifying matter.
Scene Cleanup Up to $4,000 is available for qualifying cleanup of a member's home or vehicle.
Firearm Reimbursement The current agreement provides up to $1,000 toward firearm reimbursement when applicable.
Defense-Related Costs The AFF agreement identifies potentially covered expenses such as investigators, experts, scientific testing, court costs, transcripts, records and other expenses necessary for effective representation.

Conditions AOR Says Do Not Automatically Operate as Exclusions

When a matter otherwise satisfies the requirements for a covered self-defense-related legal matter, the current agreements state that several circumstances do not, by themselves, automatically prevent representation.

  • Imperfect self-defense or conduct later determined to be criminal.
  • Negligent, accidental or unintentional discharge during the act of self-defense.
  • Alcohol or drug impairment.
  • Use of an illegal weapon.
  • No weapon or use of something other than a firearm.
  • An incident occurring where firearms were legally prohibited.
  • A domestic relationship involving the other person.
  • No concealed-carry permit or an expired permit.
  • Prohibited-possessor status.
  • Force that was not deadly physical force.

When Does the Self-Defense Protection Apply?

The current AOR documents identify three basic requirements for a self-defense-related legal matter.

Criminal charge or reasonable concern about being charged. The member must be charged, or reasonably concerned about being charged, with a state or federal criminal offense.
The incident must occur after membership becomes active. The conduct giving rise to the actual or potential charge must occur entirely after the member becomes an active AOR member.
Self-defense or defense of another must be asserted in good faith. The facts must support a good-faith assertion of self-defense or defense of a third party as a legally sufficient complete defense.

Current AOR Membership Options

Choose the membership structure that fits you or your household.

Individual Membership

$37 / month
or $390 per year
$100 one-time sign-up fee
Join as an Individual

Family Membership

$29 / month
per family member, or $306 per year per person
$75 one-time sign-up fee per family member
Join as a Family

Prepare Before a Self-Defense Incident Happens

AOR is structured so that qualifying members already have an attorney-client relationship and access to The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm before an emergency occurs.

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AOR Membership Agreement AFF Legal Services Agreement Current AOR Membership Information

Membership benefits, pricing, eligibility, coverage, limitations and terms are controlled by the current Attorneys On Retainer Association Membership Agreement, Attorneys For Freedom Legal Services Agreement, applicable RRG Policy, and other governing documents. Program terms may change. Review AOR's current documents before enrolling. Triple A Coach does not provide legal advice and does not determine eligibility or coverage.

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This affiliate relationship does not change the price of your membership or determine whether AOR provides representation, benefits or coverage. Those matters are governed by AOR, Attorneys For Freedom, the applicable agreements, and the RRG Policy.