What is Attorneys On Retainer?

The Attorneys On Retainer Program (“AOR”) provides legal defense, financial support, and valuable member benefits for individuals involved in a self-defense incident.

Unlike traditional insurance-backed programs, AOR is built on a direct attorney-client relationship. Your communications with your attorneys are confidential and protected, not discoverable in court. When you become a member, you are not relying on an insurance company to decide whether your case qualifies for coverage. Instead, you have real attorneys committed to defending you from day one. This structure eliminates many of the delays, exclusions, and coverage disputes often associated with conventional self-defense insurance models.

AOR is powered by the Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm (AFF) — the only law firm in the nation exclusively dedicated to self-defense cases. Every attorney at the firm works together as a team on cases, providing collective experience and strategic insight focused specifically on defending lawful self-defense.

Members also have access to a 24/7/365 emergency hotline. In a self-defense emergency, you are connected directly to an AFF attorney who will guide you and remain involved in your case through its conclusion. You are not left searching for legal help in the most critical moments of your life.

Coverage extends nationwide. Through pro hac vice representation, AOR provides support in all 50 states, and you may also work with qualified local co-counsel of your choice when needed.

Unlike traditional insurers, AOR provides comprehensive coverage for criminal acts related to lawful self-defense, along with associated legal expenses. The program operates under three clear and straightforward criteria for coverage,

1) You are charged (or are reasonably concerned about being charged) with a crime (felony or misdemeanor).

2) You can reasonably and in good faith assert that you acted in self-defense or defense of others.

3) The charges arise out of conduct that occurred entirely after you became a member of Attorneys On Retainer.

This avoids the lengthy lists of exclusions commonly found in insurance policies. The goal is simple: members should not be denied legal representation when they need it most. AOR exists to ensure that if you are ever forced to defend your life, you are equally prepared to defend your freedom.