Victim Representation Coverage
If a person commits a crime causing an AOR member to act in self-defense, Attorneys On Retainer will represent our member and bring criminal charges against their attacker. If your attacker tries to secure an unjust plea deal, our attorneys will take them to trial.
How We Represent Our AOR Members
Prior to trial, the prosecutor representing the attacker will try for a plea deal to avoid a trial. This is when our attorneys will go to court on your behalf and argue about the unjust plea deal. During the sentencing, our attorneys will fight for a sentence that our AOR member feels is appropriate.
An additional service we provide is dealing with any press inquiries on our members’ behalf. All these services are included in your AOR membership.
AOR Members Don’t Go to Trial Alone
We represent AOR members as victim advocates (meaning they’re the victim of a crime and not charged with an offense). Our attorney can attend minor hearings like pre-trial conferences without the AOR member needing to be present. However, if the case proceeds to trial, the AOR member will likely be called to testify. In such a scenario, we’ll stand by their side, providing support and guidance throughout the preparation and during their testimony in court.
What You Can Expect During the Trial:
- We’ll Address Your Concerns: We will provide confidential guidance through the criminal process, explaining decisions, charges, evidence, and legal proceedings.
- We’ll Defend Your Rights: Your representation is crucial as your attacker is likely to have legal representation. Their attorney might contact you, send letters, make demands, or propose settlements, possibly suggesting you’re at fault.
- We’ll Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard: We will make sure your needs are met through legal means. We will express your concerns clearly to the authorities so that they can be addressed effectively and resolved practically.
How Does Victim Representation Benefit You?
We believe that it’s extremely important to have our attorneys stand up for AOR members during their legal proceedings. When an AOR member has representation, it guarantees that their voice is listened to, their rights are protected, and their experience is acknowledged and valued.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AOR offer criminal defense, civil defense, or both? And what are the limits?
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 for 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.
Does AOR include civil or compensatory damages?
Yes. We now offer up to $100,000 in civil or compensatory damages.
Why did AOR eliminate the 35% discount on attorney's fees for non-self-defense cases?
AOR no longer offers the 35% discount on attorney’s fees for non-self-defense cases because The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm (“AFF”) now accepts only self-defense cases. The attorneys at AFF are focused solely on self-defense cases and do not accept any cases from any retained matter other than self-defense cases. The only exception is when we accept a legal advocacy case to generally advance 2A rights or some other pro-freedom interest.
What is AOR's new civil liability coverage?
Becoming a member of AOR and an affiliate of The Attorneys On Retainer Association now includes civil liability coverage. Members are covered for up to $100,000 in civil liability related to self-defense matters. Additionally, AOR is actively working to increase the amount of civil liability coverage available to members. Details will be available as soon as possible.
What is AOR's new red flag/emergency order coverage?
AOR now provides all members of The AOR Program and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $15,000 in legal representation coverage against or challenging emergency orders such as injunctions or orders of protection where the member’s firearm rights were suspended. You DO NOT have to be in a self-defense incident in order to receive this coverage. Additionally, the coverage does not apply to court orders issued in family law court proceedings. AOR is proud to represent members in “red flag” cases.
What is AOR's new expungement/record sealing coverage?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with up to $5,000 in legal representation coverage for fees and expenses incurred on behalf of members for any petition to clear record, set aside conviction, or expunge any conviction as permitted by relevant state law resulting from a member’s involvement in a self-defense-related matter which arose entirely after the member joined AOR.
What is AOR's new online firearms education and training component?
AOR now provides all members and affiliates of The Attorneys On Retainer Association with an online training curriculum focused on the safe and legal ownership and use of firearms and other related self-defense matters. This curriculum includes training on general firearm safety rules, safe handling and storing firearms, practical instruction on loading and firing firearms, and information about legal rights and responsibilities related to firearms and self-defense issues.
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