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These new benefits and our ability as a law firm to have minimal restrictions helped solidify AOR as a legitimate program in the self-defense industry.</p><p>However, we still faced significant challenges with the limitations of being a law firm and the anti-gun stateâs reaction to the Bruen decision.</p><p>Attorney Marc J. 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The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm’s owner and founder, Attorney Marc J. Victor is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and has a well-established reputation in the pro-gun community, having lectured on the legal r
6ights and responsibilities of gun owners for well over two decades.</p><div><a href=https://www.AttorneysForFreedom.com target=_blank class="button text-normal">Visit AttorneysForFreedom.com</a></div></div></div></div></div></section><section id=about-meet-team><div class=container><div class="row align-items-center text-center"><div class="col col-12 sectionColTxt col-12"><div class=sectionTxtBx><h3 class="sectionTitle text-white text-center text-uppercase">Meet Our Legal Team</h3><p>We also have a national network of vetted and preferred local attorneys not listed here.</p><div id=teamMembers><div class="teamRow row justify-content-center" id=team-level-top><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=marc-j-victor data-src=#marc-j-victor href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Marc J. Victor"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/mjv_2022.jpg alt="Marc J. Victor â President & Managing Partner" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Marc J. Victor</h3><p class=teamDesig>President & Managing Partner</p><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Firearms-Related Self-Defense Matters, Certified Criminal Law Specialist by The Arizona Board Of Legal Specialization, Admitted In Arizona, Admitted In Hawaiâi</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 7Marc J. Victor</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=marc-j-victor-btn data-src=#marc-j-victor href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Marc J. Victor">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=marc-j-victor><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/mjv_2022.jpg alt="Marc J. Victor â President & Managing Partner" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Marc J. Victor</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">President & Managing Partner</div><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Firearms-Related Self-Defense Matters, Certified Criminal Law Specialist by The Arizona Board Of Legal Specialization, Admitted In Arizona, Admitted In Hawaiâi</p><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 8Marc J. Victor</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p> 9<strong>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters</strong> 10 </p><div class="youtube embed video-player" style=position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden><iframe class=youtubeiframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen loading=lazy referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/9OSNGFTdjuI?autoplay=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://attorneysonretainer.us&end=0&loop=0&mute=0&start=0&rel=0" style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0 title="YouTube video"></iframe></div><p>Marc J. Victor is the founder and owner of The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, which was established as a pro-freedom law firm in 1997. Marc is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by The Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and is admitted in Arizona & Hawaiâi. Marc has been zealously representing clients in state and federal major felony criminal law matters for over thirty years. He often represents clients in many different state and federal courts throughout the United States.</p><p>Marc has represented clients in more than a thousand major felony cases including first and second-degree murder, sex cases, gun-related self-defense cases, major drug cases, complex white-collar cases, state and federal appeals, high-profile civil rights, personal injury, and other complex state and federal matters. He has appeared to argue at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on many occasions. His jury trial experience includes several death-eligible first-degree murder trials as well as complex self-defense-related, sex, drug, and white-collar cases in both state and federal courts. During his career, Marc has successfullyâ¯represented clients in many high-profile and media attention cases, including his representation of⯠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvrzwFUjxB4&t=26s" target=_blank rel=noopener>Elizabeth Johnson in the nationally televised âBaby Gabrielâ case</a>. â¯Marc has also been repeatedly quoted locally, nationally, and internationally on radio, television, and in print. <a href=https://attorneysforfreedom.com/in-the-news/>Several local and national media outlets turn to Marc for his legal commentary and expertise on high-profile criminal cases.</a> Marc was one of the more prominent televised legal commentators on the Jodi Arias case and regularly appears in the media as a legal commentator on firearms-related self-defense issues.</p><p>As a long-time freedom activist, Marc is regularly invited to speak to audie
10nces across Arizona and in other states on a variety of pro-freedom related issues including the right to self-defense, ending the drug war, the free market, criminal justice issues as well as a variety of other criminal law-related issues. Marc has also spoken to audiences in many different foreign countries advocating for a variety of freedom-related issues. Marc founded <a href=https://liveandletlive.org/>The Live and Let Live Global Peace Movement</a> which has members throughout the world. He authored a book in support of the movement entitled, âThe Live and Let Live Philosophy: How We Can Achieve Global Freedom, Peace, and Prosperity by Consistently Applying Two Fundamental Principles.â on the Live and Let Live Principle, the foundation upon which he has established The Worldâs Only Real Peace Movement. Marc often speaks in support of the Movement to audiences throughout the world.</p><p>Marc has publicly debated often on issues such as self-defense and the rights of firearms owners, the drug war, and other criminal justice-related issues. He has twiceâ¯publicly debated <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMR6jAEqQdc" target=_blank rel=noopener>Bill Montgomery,</a> who now sits as a Justice on the Arizona Supreme Court, on the issue of marijuana legalization and personal freedom. In 2022, Marc ran for the United States Senate against incumbent Senator Mark Kelly and candidate Blake Masters. Marc accepted an invitation to participate in a nationally televised senatorial debate held on October 6, 2022. He also previously ran for the United States Senate in 2012 against incumbent Senator Jeff Flake and candidate Richard Carmona. Marc proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and is a combat veteran of Operation Desert Storm where he earned a commendation for his service while stationed in Saudi Arabia near the border of Kuwait.</p><p><a href=https://attorneysforfreedom.com/committed-to-excellence-from-marine-to-attorney-for-freedom/ target=_blank>Click here to learn more about Marc J. Victorâs USMC career</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSxyTdP0b8g" target=_blank>Click here to view Marc J. Victor's views on Freedom and the 2nd Amendment!</a></p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=andrew-c-marcantel data-src=#andrew-c-marcantel href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Andrew C. Marcantel"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/acm_2022.jpg alt="Andrew C. Marcantel â Partner & Managing Criminal Defense Attorney" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Andrew C. Marcantel</h3><p class=teamDesig>Partner & Managing Criminal Defense Attorney</p><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Criminal Defense Attorney, Admitted In Arizona, Admitted In Hawaiâi</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 11Andrew C. Marcantel</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=andrew-c-marcantel-btn data-src=#andrew-c-marcantel href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Andrew C. Marcantel">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=andrew-c-marcantel><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/acm_2022.jpg alt="Andrew C. Marcantel â Partner & Managing Criminal Defense Attorney" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Andrew C. Marcantel</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Partner & Managing Criminal Defense Attorney</div><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Criminal Defense Attorney, Admitted In Arizona, Admitted In Hawaiâi</p><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 12Andrew C. Marcantel</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p> 13<strong>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters</strong></p><div class="youtube embed video-player" style=position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden><iframe class=youtubeiframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen loading=lazy referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/10bfC5qYTeQ?auto
13play=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://attorneysonretainer.us&end=0&loop=0&mute=0&start=0&rel=0" style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0 title="YouTube video"></iframe></div><p>Andrew C. Marcantel is a criminal defense attorney with a passion for freedom, individual rights, and government accountability. With a background in legal philosophy and constitutional law, Andrew excels at applying an out-of-the-box approach to contemporary criminal law issues in all of our clientâs cases. As an attorney for The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, Andrew avidly serves his community by defending its citizensâ rights and holding the government to the standards imposed by the state and federal Constitutions.</p><p>Andrew earned his B.A. in Philosophy from the Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University, graduating with honors and receiving seven Deanâs List Recognitions throughout the course of the program. Andrew completed the Philosophy, Politics, and Law Certification Program through the Honors College, and worked with various faculty members to
13serve as a student mentor in the Honors program. Throughout his undergraduate years, Andrew published several articles on the subjects of moral philosophy, ethics, and literature, receiving notable recognitions and scholarships sponsored by the University.</p><p>Upon completing his undergraduate degree, Andrew earned his Juris Doctorate from Sandra Day OâConnor College of Law at Arizona State University, receiving a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for his achievement in the subject of Philosophy of Crime and Punishment. While in law school, Andrew worked for two years as a Certified Limited Practice Student and Legal Research Specialist at a respected Scottsdale, Arizona law firm, and gained experience on hundreds of state criminal and civil matters, all before even graduating from law school.</p><p>Since joining The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm in 2014, Andrew has aggressively defended our clients in hundreds of cases, including major federal felony trials, state felony cases in every county in Arizona, and misdemeanor cases in numerous municipal and justice courts. Andrew has been featured in numerous national news outlets for his work on high-profile cases and is regularly called to speak at local events, schools, gun shows, legal conferences, and national podcasts on a variety of legal topics. In addition, Andrew is a member of several highly respected national defense organizations, including the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.</p><p>After practicing law in Arizona for six years, Andrew became certified to practice in Hawaii state and federal courts, and now advocates for our clients in both Arizona and Hawaii cases. In assisting our clients with their criminal matters, Andrew furthers the firmâs tradition of passionate, insightful, and proficient representation in each and every case.</p><p>In his free time, Andrew is an avid hiker and backpacker, regularly traveling across the country in search of his next adventure. He also plays keyboards in several bands and loves to play classical piano. But perhaps his favorite pastime is spending time with his English bulldog named Beefy.</p><h2>EXPERIENCE</h2><p>Criminal Defense Lawyer Arizona â Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Possession of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs, Manufacture of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs for Sale, Federal Drug Trafficking, Misdemeanor, and Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Probation Violations, Manslaughter, Murder, Conspiracy, Solicitation, White Collar Crimes, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Burglary, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Kidnapping, Endangerment, Felony Flight, Resisting Arrest.</p><h2>ADMISSIONS</h2><p><a href=http://www.azbar.org/>State Bar of Arizona</a><br>United States District Court, District of Arizona<br><a href=https://hsba.org/>State Bar of Hawaiâi</a><br>United States District Court, District of Hawaiâi</p><h2>EDUCATION</h2><p><strong>Sandra Day OâConnor College of Law, Arizona State University</strong><br><em>J.D., Law â 2011-2014</em><br><strong>Barrett Honors College, Arizona State University</strong><br><em>B.A., Philosophy, Cert. Philosophy, Politics, and Law â 2005-2009</em></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV8narkxbZ0" target=_blank>Click here to view AOR's stance on Freedom and the 2nd Amendment!</a></p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=emma-k-wittmann data-src=#emma-k-wittmann href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Emma K. Wittmann"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/headshots_2022_ew.jpg alt="Emma K. Wittmann â Associate" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Emma K. Wittmann</h3><p class=teamDesig>Associate</p><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted in Arizona</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 14Emma K. Wittmann</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=emma-k-wittmann-btn data-src=#emma-k-wittmann href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Emma K. Wittmann">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=emma-k-wittmann><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/headshots_2022_ew.jpg alt="Emma K. Wittmann â Associate" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Emma K. Wittmann</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Associate</div><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted in Arizona</p><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 15Emma K. Wittmann</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 16<strong>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters</strong> 17Â </p><div class="youtube embed video-player" style=position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden><iframe class=youtubeiframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen loading=lazy referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/cB7Uh8F-JXw?autoplay=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://attorneysonretainer.us&end=0&loop=0&mute=0&start=0&rel=0" style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0 title="YouTube video"></iframe></div><p>Emma K. Wittmann is a Criminal Defense Attorney at The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, where her practice is devoted exclusively to representing individuals involved in self-defense incidents. A seasoned Arizona criminal defense attorney, Emma has built her career defending clients accused of misdemeanor and serious felony offenses in both state and federal courts. Today, she applies that extensive criminal defense experience exclusively to protecting responsible citizens who have lawfully defended themselves or others.</p><p>Emma attended Arizona State University, where she earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Law. Emma also attended the Arizona State University Sandra Day OâConnor College of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctorate Degree. Her lifelong ties to Arizona, combined with years of defending clients throughout the state, give her a deep understanding of Arizona's courts, communities, and legal landscape.</p><p>Emma has represented hundreds of clients throughout Arizona in a wide variety of criminal matters. Her practice has included everything from DUI and drug offenses to violent crimes, firearms cases, white-collar offenses, and homicide-related prosecutions. She has successfully guided clients through every stage of the criminal justice process, from investigation through trial preparation and resolution, while appearing in courts across Arizona and in federal court. Emma has also represented clients in self-defense cases across the nation through Pro Hac Vice representation.</p><p>This broad criminal defense background provides Emma with a unique perspective when defending self
17-defense cases. She understands how prosecutors evaluate violent crime allegations, how law enforcement conducts investigations, and how to build compelling defenses rooted in constitutional protections and the facts surrounding a client's lawful use of force. Whether a client is facing allegations arising from a defensive shooting or another justified use of force, Emma is committed to providing strategic advocacy and unwavering representation.</p><p>Emma's commitment to defending constitutional freedoms extends beyond the courtroom. During law school, she concentrated much of her legal research on the criminal law and constitutional principles that safeguard individual liberties. She also developed her courtroom advocacy through Trial Advocacy and spent two years as a Law Clerk and Arizona Rule 38 Certified Limited Practice Student with The Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm. Working alongside the firm's attorneys, she drafted motions, prepared cases, and attended court proceedings, experiences that solidified her passion for criminal defense and ultimately led her to begin her legal career with the firm.</p><p>Emma is proud to be part of a law firm whose mission is dedicated exclusively to defending individuals who lawfully exercise their right to self-defense. She is committed to providing every client with skilled advocacy, compassionate guidance, and an unwavering dedication to protecting their freedom.</p><h2>EXPERIENCE</h2><p>Criminal Defense â Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Possession of Narcotic Drugs, Narcotic Drugs for Sale, Federal Firearms Trafficking, Aggravated Assault, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Probation Violations, Manslaughter, Conspiracy, Solicitation, White Collar Crimes, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Robbery, Sex Crimes, Kidnapping, Endangerment, Felony Flight, Resisting Arrest, Embezzlement, Forgery.</p><h2>ADMISSIONS</h2><p>State Bar of Arizona<br>United States District Court, District of Arizona</p><h2>EDUCATION</h2><p>Sandra Day OâConnor College of Law, Arizona State University. J.D., Law<br>Arizona State University â Bachelor of Arts in Business Law.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=rachel-a-moss data-src=#rachel-a-moss href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Rachel A. Moss"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/headshots_2022_rm.jpg alt="Rachel A. Moss â Associate" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Rachel A. Moss</h3><p class=teamDesig>Associate</p><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted In Arizona</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 18Rachel A. Moss</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=rachel-a-moss-btn data-src=#rachel-a-moss href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Rachel A. Moss">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=rachel-a-moss><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/headshots_2022_rm.jpg alt="Rachel A. Moss â Associate" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Rachel A. Moss</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Associate</div><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted In Arizona</p><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 19Rachel A. Moss</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 20<strong>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters</strong></p><p>Â </p><div class="youtube embed video-player" style=position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden><iframe class=youtubeiframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen loading=lazy referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/X9QSS4tA0UI?autoplay=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://attorneysonretainer.us&end=0&loop=0&mute=0&start=0&rel=0" style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0 title="YouTube video"></iframe></div><p>Rachel is a passionate advocate, dedicated to defending her clients and supporting the liberty movement.</p><p>Rachel earned her B.A. in Communication Studies from the James Madison University Honors College in 2018, graduating with Latin honors and receiving Deanâs List or Presidentâs List recognitions each semester. Rachel concentrated in Advocacy Studies and minored in Spanish, Political Communication, Sports Communication, and Honors Interdisciplinary Studies. At graduation, Rachel was honored as Political Communication Student of the Year. Throughout college, Rachel was selected for numerous conference presentations, focusing on topics in communication and rhetoric. In 2015, Rachel studied abroad in Spain, where she was able to refine her Spanish. Rachel is most grateful for her legal communication class, which she signed up for by accident, because it allowed her to discover her passion for law.
20</p><p>In 2021, Rachel graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day OâConnor College of Law with a Juris Doctorate. During law school, Rachel earned the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for her achievement in Litigation Experience. Upon graduation, Rachel was awarded the Janet S. Mueller Oral Advocacy Award, which is awarded to one student each year. In 2021, Rachel was among only ten ASU students appointed to The Order of Barristers in recognition of achievement in courtroom advocacy. At graduation, Rachel was also recognized for her achievement in pro bono service.</p><p>During law school, Rachel interned at the Cato Instituteâs Project for Criminal Justice. This experience helped Rachel develop her passion for both criminal defense and the liberty movement. Rachel also served as the Executive Articles Editor for the Arizona State Sports and Entertainment Law Journal and as a member of the ASU mock trial team.</p><p>Rachel joined Attorneys for Freedom in 2020 as a law clerk, where she assisted the firmâs attorneys with criminal cases and postconviction relief matters. In January 2022, Rachel was licensed as an attorney in the State of Arizona, and rejoined the firm as a criminal defense attorney. Rachel is proud to have defended clients in state misdemeanor and felony cases, as well as helped clients regain their civil rights in court through set asides.</p><p>In her free time, Rachel enjoys hiking, spending time with her family, and watching her favorite TV shows. As a former group exercise instructor, she also loves taking boxing and weightlifting classes. Rachel is also passionate about volunteering for her church and organizations like Feed My Starving Children.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=joey-hamby data-src=#joey-hamby href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Joey N. Hamby"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/joeyhambyheadshot.png alt="Joey N. Hamby â Senior Criminal Defense Attorney" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Joey N. Hamby</h3><p class=teamDesig>Senior Criminal Defense Attorney</p><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of Arizona, Senior Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted In Arizona</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 21Joey N. Hamby</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=joey-hamby-btn data-src=#joey-hamby href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Joey N. Hamby">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=joey-hamby><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/joeyhambyheadshot.png alt="Joey N. Hamby â Senior Criminal Defense Attorney" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Joey N. Hamby</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Senior Criminal Defense Attorney</div><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of Arizona, Senior Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted In Arizona</p><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 22Joey N. Hamby</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 23<strong>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters</strong></p><p>Â </p><div class="youtube embed video-player" style=position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden><iframe class=youtubeiframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen loading=lazy referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/WRF21KiWAl4?autoplay=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://attorneysonretainer.us&end=0&loop=0&mute=0&start=0&rel=0" style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0 title="YouTube video"></iframe></div><p>Joey Hamby has been an attorney since 1994. Over the years he has personally represented clients in hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in state and federal courts. While he is passionate about all our freedoms Joey has a particular interest in self-defense cases and has represented numerous clients who have defended themselves or others with deadly force. This includes obtaining a complete acquittal after a 6-week jury trial for a client who was charged with First Degree Murder for defending himself against an attacker with a knife. It also includes multiple cases that Joey kept from being charged altogether or where he was able to get the cases dismissed after clients were charged.</p><p>Joey has worked with some of the leading experts in the area of self
23-defense, including ballistics experts, event-recreation experts, medical examiners, DNA experts, use-of-force experts, crime-scene investigation experts, and others.</p><p>When you or a loved one faces the crushing power of the government you need an experienced defense attorney to stand between you and the threat of a conviction and a sentence. Joey has helped his clients deal with the massive threats and force of prosecution by the government.</p><p>Joey began working on death penalty cases in 2003 and he has represented numerous clients charged with first degree murder and facing the possibility of capital punishment. He has also been a Post-Conviction Relief expert on a capital case.</p><p>Joey is a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law through the State Bar of Arizona. Joey received his Bachelors degree through the Justice Studies Program at Arizona State University and he received his J.D. from the University of Dayton in Ohio. Between college and law school Joey worked as a probation officer in Maricopa County.</p><img src=/img/team/criminal_color_criminallaw-color.png alt="Criminal Law Certified Specialist Badge" width=170></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=howard-a-snader data-src=#howard-a-snader href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Howard A. Snader"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/howard-snader-aff-headshot.jpg alt=" Howard A. Snader â Senior Criminal Defense Attorney" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Howard A. Snader</h3><p class=teamDesig>Senior Criminal Defense Attorney</p><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of Arizona, Senior Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted In Arizona</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 24Howard A. Snader</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=howard-a-snader-btn data-src=#howard-a-snader href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Howard A. Snader">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=howard-a-snader><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/howard-snader-aff-headshot.jpg alt=" Howard A. Snader â Senior Criminal Defense Attorney" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Howard A. Snader</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Senior Criminal Defense Attorney</div><p class=intro_title>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters, Certified Criminal Law Specialist through the State Bar of Arizona, Senior Criminal Defense Attorney - Admitted In Arizona</p><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 25Howard A. Snader</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 26<strong>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters</strong></p><p>Â </p><p>Howard Snader has been practicing criminal defense law since 1990, following a brief tenure as a felony prosecutor beginning in 1988. After witnessing how the criminal justice system often failed to treat defendants equally, Howard transitioned to defense work to protect the freedoms we all share.</p><p>In 1995, The Arizona State Bar recognized Howard as a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. For more than 35 years, Howard has defended thousands of clients accused of felonies and misdemeanors.</p><p>Howard has successfully defended clients using self-defense claims in attempted murder and aggravated assault cases throughout his career. In one example, after his client had spent eight months in jail, Howard convinced the jury that the stabbing was justified. Following an almost three-week trial, the jury not only acquitted his client but also questioned the prosecutor as to why the State had even charged the case.</p><p>An accomplished author and educator, Howard has published two books, co-authored a third, and written numerous articles on legal topics for both attorneys and the general public. He has taught seminars to law enforcement officers, attorneys, and the general public on criminal and constitutional law.</p><p>As Howard wrote for Attorney at Law Magazine in 2013:</p><blockquote><p>
26âI defend the Constitution that announces to everyone, âinnocent until proven guilty.â I do my best to make sure my client is prosecuted for the crimes committed, not the crimes suspected. I am a defender of the Constitution, and the defender of anyone accused of a crime.â He further stated, âThe media and society make it easy to say, âthrow the book at themâ and walk away. Politicians get elected by being âtough on crime.â I defend âthose peopleâ because âthose peopleâ have no one left to stand up for them. The government is a mighty force that can and will gang up on any one individual at any given time. I will stand up on my soapbox and defend the Constitution. Itâs what I do, and who I am.â</p></blockquote><p>Howard joined Attorneys For Freedom to continue his focus on providing vigorous defense, with special emphasis on self-defense cases and protecting constitutional rights. His practice blends relentless courtroom advocacy, creative problem-solving, and disciplined case management.</p><p>Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Howardâs parents taught him to always strive for improvement and to stand up to those in power while protecting those in need. Howard has three children, one grandson, and is raising three dogs with his wife of 24 years. After 15 years, he retired from officiating high school basketball and baseball, and after 29 years, injuries forced him to retire from football officiating. When he is not practicing law, Howard enjoys hiking, traveling with his wife to find unique restaurants in new cities, and dabbling in magic.</p><p>Lastly, since August 2021, he has published a daily motivational email to a growing list of subscribers. Titling himself a âPositivity Architect,â Howard believes this has been a wonderful way to hopefully make someoneâs day just a little bit better.</p><img src=/img/team/criminal_color_criminallaw-color.png alt="Criminal Law Certified Specialist Badge" width=170></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=susan-m-euteneuer data-src=#susan-m-euteneuer href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Susan M. Euteneuer"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/susan-euteneuer-headshot-2026.jpg alt="Susan M. Euteneuer â General Counsel, Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm | Chief Civil Counsel to Attorneys On Retainer Clients" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Susan M. Euteneuer</h3><p class=teamDesig>General Counsel, Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm | Chief Civil Counsel to Attorneys On Retainer Clients</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 27Susan M. Euteneuer</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=susan-m-euteneuer-btn data-src=#susan-m-euteneuer href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Susan M. Euteneuer">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=susan-m-euteneuer><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/susan-euteneuer-headshot-2026.jpg alt="Susan M. Euteneuer â General Counsel, Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm | Chief Civil Counsel to Attorneys On Retainer Clients" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Susan M. Euteneuer</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">General Counsel, Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm | Chief Civil Counsel to Attorneys On Retainer Clients</div><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 28Susan M. Euteneuer</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 29<strong>Practice Limited to Self-Defense Matters</strong></p><div class="youtube embed video-player" style=position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden><iframe class=youtubeiframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen loading=lazy referrerpolicy=strict-origin-when-cross-origin src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/8yKPthRLU2k?autoplay=0&controls=1&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://attorneysonretainer.us&end=0&loop=0&mute=0&start=0&rel=0" style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0 title="YouTube video"></iframe></div><p>Susan Euteneuer serves as General Counsel for Attorneys For Freedom and Chief Civil Counsel to Attorneys On Retainer clients nationwide.</p><p>Susan defends AOR clients facing civil claims arising from covered self-defense incidents. Even when criminal charges are not filed, or a client is acquitted in criminal court, civil lawsuits can still follow. Susan coordinates and leads the civil defense strategy, working alongside local counsel, experts, investigators, and the criminal defense team to protect AOR clients.</p><p>After the 24/7 Strike Force call, she works closely with the criminal defense team, so she understands the facts, criminal defense strategy, expert analysis, and potential civil exposure long before any lawsuit is filed.</p><p>Susan is committed to protecting the rights, freedom, and legal interests of AOR clients. She brings decades of experience from both law firm practice and senior in-house legal roles involving complex disputes, high-stakes litigation, and multi-state matters.</p><p>Susan was also instrumental in the formation of The Attorneys On Retainer Association and AORâs 50-state Risk Retention Group structure. In her role as General Counsel, she continues to collaborate on legal, operational, and strategic matters across the organization.</p><h2>EXPERIENCE</h2><p>Civil Litigation<br>Complex Litigation Management<br>High-Stakes Litigation<br>Multi-State Litigation<br>Insurance Claims and Coverage Matters<br>Litigation Strategy and Negotiation<br>Alternative Dispute Resolution<br>Commercial and Business Disputes<br>Risk Management<br>Administrative Proceedings<br>Discovery and E-Discovery<br>Strategic Legal Counsel<br></p><h2>BAR ADMISSIONS</h2><p>Maryland<br>United States District Court for the District of Maryland<br>United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit<br>The Supreme Court of the United States<br></p><h2>EDUCATION</h2><p>Bachelor of Arts, The Catholic University of America<br>Juris Doctor, University of Maryland School of Law<br></p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=clint-broden data-src=#clint-broden href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Clinton Broden"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/clint-broden-headshot.png alt="Clinton Broden â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Clinton Broden</h3><p class=teamDesig>Of Counsel</p><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Texas</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=clint-broden-btn data-src=#clint-broden href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Clinton Broden">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=clint-broden><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/clint-broden-headshot.png alt="Clinton Broden â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Clinton Broden</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Of Counsel</div><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Texas</p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 30Clint Broden graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and obtained his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law where he graduated in the top ten percent of his class. He is a board-certified specialist in criminal law and criminal appellate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.</p><p>Mr. Brodenâs practice is devoted exclusively to criminal defense in both state and federal courts at both the trial and appellate levels. In addition to his home state of Texas, Mr. Broden has handled cases in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Vermont, and Virginia.</p><p>Despite a conviction rate of over ninety percent in federal court, only forty-five percent of the cases Mr. Broden has tried in federal court have resulted in final convictions; more than a forty-five percent differential. In addition, he has handled more than ninety-five appellate cases before various United States court of appeals, and he has argued before the before various United States courts of appeals on more than forty occasions. He has handled numerous post-conviction death penalty cases and has handled several cases before the United States Supreme Court.</p><p>Mr. Broden is very familiar with the law surrounding a citizenâs right to defend themselves and others as well as their property. He is also very familiar with the rights of gun owners and has been involved in several high-profile self-defense cases at the trial and appellate levels.</p><p>Mr. Broden lectures to other criminal defense lawyers on various criminal law topics and he has taught trial advocacy to law students at the SMU Dedman School of Law.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=michael-panella data-src=#michael-panella href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Michael Panella"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/mike-panella.jpg alt="Michael Panella â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Michael Panella</h3><p class=teamDesig>Of Counsel</p><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Florida</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=michael-panella-btn data-src=#michael-panella href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Michael Panella">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=michael-panella><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/mike-panella.jpg alt="Michael Panella â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Michael Panella</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Of Counsel</div><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Florida</p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>For Mike Panella, the concept of zealous advocacy developed at an early age â fueled by what he perceived to be an unju
30st resolution in a personal family legal matter. Mr. Panella would later attribute his passion to defend the rights of those who stand accused to those inequities in the legal system he observed, and considered unjust.</p><p>Mr. Panella went on to graduate at the top of his class at <strong>UCF</strong> and spent several years working for the <strong>United States Senate</strong>, where he assisted Senators in rectifying constituent concerns involving state and federal agencies.</p><p>At the <strong>University of Florida College of Law</strong>, Mr. Panella earned the highest possible grade in several courses including Criminal Law and Family Law. He was unanimously elected the President of Phi Alpha Delta, a legal fraternity. Mr. Panella also worked closely with a respected criminal defense firm while in law school, and earned certificates in Criminal Justice, pro-bono work, and community service. He graduated from the University of Florida College of Law with honors.</p><p>From there, Mr. Panella joined the small defense team in the State v. George Zimmerman case, and became a critical member contributing to two successful appellate writs, overall strategy, and self-defense issues. After seeing that case through to a successful resolution, Mr. Panella spent time as a partner in a criminal appellate firm, where he worked on both capital and non- capital appeals. Mr. Panella also helped initiate a class-action lawsuit focused on prison abuse.</p><p>Mr. Panella has been a guest law school lecturer on Floridaâs Justifiable Use of Force laws.</p><p>Before opening Panella Law Firm, Mr. Panella served as an Assistant Public Defender for Floridaâs 18th Judicial Circuit Public Defenderâs Office and worked hundreds of cases in both Brevard and Seminole Counties. Mr. Panella was undefeated at trial.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=michael-romano-esq data-src=#michael-romano-esq href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Michael Romano, Esq."><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/michael-romano-headshots_2022.png alt="Michael Romano, Esq. â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Michael Romano, Esq.</h3><p class=teamDesig>Of Counsel</p><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Oregon</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=michael-romano-esq-btn data-src=#michael-romano-esq href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Michael Romano, Esq.">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=michael-romano-esq><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/michael-romano-headshots_2022.png alt="Michael Romano, Esq. â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Michael Romano, Esq.</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Of Counsel</div><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Oregon</p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 31Oregon Trial Attorney Michael G. Romano has been practicing since 2000. He’s a former felony prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney with expertise in self-defense and firearms cases. He’s tried over 200 jury trials to verdict. He’s been an active shooter since high school, is an NRA certified instructor, and builds ARs in his spare time.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=elizabeth-mullins data-src=#elizabeth-mullins href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Elizabeth Mullins"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/Elizabeth-Mullins-headshots_2022.png alt="Elizabeth Mullins â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Elizabeth Mullins</h3><p class=teamDesig>Of Counsel</p><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Arizona, Admitted in Maryland</p><div class=teamLinks><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 32Elizabeth Mullins</a></p><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=elizabeth-mullins-btn data-src=#elizabeth-mullins href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Elizabeth Mullins">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=elizabeth-mullins><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/Elizabeth-Mullins-headshots_2022.png alt="Elizabeth Mullins â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Elizabeth Mullins</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Of Counsel</div><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Arizona, Admitted in Maryland</p><p class=email_link><a href=mailto:[email protected]><i class="fas fa-envelope" aria-hidden=true></i> Contact 33Elizabeth Mullins</a></p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>Elizabeth Mullins is a second-generation native Arizonan. She earned a full scholarship to Arizona State University where she competed for ASU Swimming (then Division I, Pac-10 Conference). In 2003, Elizabeth earned her Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies with a concentration in Psychology. While an undergraduate student, Elizabeth worked as a law clerk for a national law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, in its White Collar Crime and Special Matters Group.</p><p>
33Elizabeth was awarded a scholarship to attend Vanderbilt University Law School where she was named the Executive Chief Justice of the National First Amendment Competition sponsored by the John Siegenthaler First Amendment Center and Freedom Forum. Elizabeth was also one of only four students selected to the Cal Turner Program on Professional Moral Leadership and she served on the Trial Advocacy Society, the Moot Court Board, and as President of the Criminal Law Society.</p><p>Upon earning her Juris Doctor in 2006, Elizabeth quickly solidified her reputation as an organized, diligent, and fearless advocate for her clients, regardless of the severity of their charges. As only a third-year attorney, she was selected to serve as co-counsel for one of the first âHonor Killingâ prosecutions in the United States. The trial was nationally televised and has been discussed in multiple books and news programs such as 48 Hours. Elizabeth and her co-counsel successfully convinced the jury to find their client not guilty of first degree murder and not guilty of attempted murder. Although he was convicted of lesser included offenses, the verdict was nationally touted as a significant win for the defense.</p><p>In 2015, Elizabeth became a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Elizabeth has appeared in nearly every court in Arizona, including city, justice, superior, and federal courts. She has also appeared in the United States District Court for the Central District of Los Angeles and is licensed in Maryland.</p><p>Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish and conversational in European Portuguese. In her free time, Elizabeth competes internationally in Masters swimming. She is a multiple-time Spanish national masters champion and is world-ranked in her age group. When sheâs not swimming fast, Elizabeth enjoys scuba diving and making friends with sharks and octopuses.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=nate-bernard-esq data-src=#nate-bernard-esq href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Nate Bernard, Esq."><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/nate-bernard-headshots_2022-recovered.png alt="Nate Bernard, Esq. â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Nate Bernard, Esq.</h3><p class=teamDesig>Of Counsel</p><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Illinois</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=nate-bernard-esq-btn data-src=#nate-bernard-esq href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Nate Bernard, Esq.">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=nate-bernard-esq><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/nate-bernard-headshots_2022-recovered.png alt="Nate Bernard, Esq. â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Nate Bernard, Esq.</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Of Counsel</div><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Illinois</p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â 34Nathaniel “Nate” Bernard is the Principal Attorney at Bernard Law. He received his Bachelor of Liberal Arts with a major in criminal justice at the University of Massachusetts Boston. After completing college, Nate obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Chicago Law School. During his time at UIC Law, Nate competed in multiple trial advocacy competitions around the United States winning numerous awards.</p><p>After law school, Nate became a prosecutor working for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor Nate tried hundreds of cases including felonies, DUIs, other misdemeanors and jury trials. Nate also worked for the Cook County Public Defenderâs Office where he represented people charged with felonies, misdemeanors and DUIs.</p><p>Nate is extremely passionate in protecting the civil rights of every person and will fight until justice is served. Nate has a well-rounded skill set and a unique perspective with his experience.</p><h2>Bar Admissions</h2><p>Illinois, 2016 U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2022</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=robert-tsigler data-src=#robert-tsigler href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Robert Tsigler"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/robert-tsigler2.jpg alt="Robert Tsigler â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Robert Tsigler</h3><p class=teamDesig>Of Counsel</p><p class=intro_title>Admitted in New York, Admitted in New Jersey</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=robert-tsigler-btn data-src=#robert-tsigler href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Robert Tsigler">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=robert-tsigler><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/robert-tsigler2.jpg alt="Robert Tsigler â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Robert Tsigler</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Of Counsel</div><p class=intro_title>Admitted in New York, Admitted in New Jersey</p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>Robert Tsigler is a lifelong resident of New York who is dedicated to client satisfaction. Mr. Tsigler represents clients in courtrooms throughout New York, New Jersey and the United 35States.</p><p>He skillfully handles administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. Mr. Tsigler has experience on both sides of the courtroom from his time interning at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted in the prosecution of hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases. He further honed his litigation skills representing clients in over a thous
35and Removal Hearings in New York and across the United States.</p><p>As a nationally recognized attorney, individuals and corporations come to Mr. Tsiglerâs firm for representation in all state and federal criminal matters including murder, wire fraud, white collar crimes, drug trafficking, assault, gun possession, sex crimes, grand larceny, domestic violence, DWI and other serious crimes. Mr. Tsigler and his top rated team are also renowned for their work on immigration and deportation matters, with a particular focus on criminal immigration matters.</p><p>Mr. Tsigler graduated with honors from the State University of New York at Albany with a 36Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology and went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. As a member of the New York Law School Fellowship Program, he fought against the debt collection practices of large banks and credit card companies. Robert prides himself on making sure clients receive the aggressive legal representation they deserve.</p><p>Visit his website at <a href=www.TsiglerLaw.com>www.TsiglerLaw.com</a>.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=brett-j-reigel data-src=#brett-j-reigel href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Brett J. Reigel"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/attorney-brett-riegel_use.jpg alt="Brett J. Reigel â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Brett J. Reigel</h3><p class=teamDesig>Of Counsel</p><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Pennsylvania</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=brett-j-reigel-btn data-src=#brett-j-reigel href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Brett J. Reigel">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=brett-j-reigel><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/attorney-brett-riegel_use.jpg alt="Brett J. Reigel â Of Counsel" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Brett J. Reigel</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Of Counsel</div><p class=intro_title>Admitted in Pennsylvania</p></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>Brett J. Riegel, Esq., is a founding member of ARM Lawyers and a native of Berwick, Pennsylvania, who graduated at the top of his class in 1988 as a multi-sport letter athlete, Eagle Scout, and community activist. Following honors graduation from Dickinson College, with a double major in English and Dramatic Arts as preparation for law school, Brett, completed his legal studies at the Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.</p><p>At the Dickinson School of Law, Brett focused his attention on real world experiences, which would allow him to be an aggressive advocate for clients after completing his legal education. While in school, he served as a member of the Appellate Moot Court Board, The Trial Moot Court Board, the American Trial Lawyers Association Trial Team, and the Robert F. Wagner Appellate Moot Court Competition. In addition to these honors, Brett took all of the available trial advocacy and appellate advocacy courses the law school offered and graduated towards the top of his class. During his time at Dickinson, in addition to the academic and extracurricular activities schedule, Brett worked in the legal division of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, where he assisted staff and regional attorneys in their representation of unionized teachers and support staff in a wide variety of matters before administrative agencies, trial and appellate courts.</p><p>After law school, Brett relocated to Monroe County, Pennsylvania where he had a one (1) year Clerkship with Monroe County Court of Common Pleas Judge Peter J. OâBrien. In that role, Brett was introduced to most of the influential decision makers in Monroe County and received hands on experience allowing him to recognize what methods of advocacy are the most effective for clients charged with a crime or otherwise embroiled in a legal battle. 37At the conclusion of his Clerkship, Brett formed a small firm, later known as Amori & Riegel, LLC where he practiced for nearly 16 years as the primary litigation partner in both criminal and family law.</p><p>Since January 1, 2012, Brett has handled hundreds of criminal matters, including many which proceeded to trial, in fourteen (14) different judicial districts in the Common Pleas Courts of Pennsylvania, and seven (7) different judicial districts in New Jersey, as well as the Federal District Courts of the Middle District and Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Brett has handled appellate matters before the Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and before the Federal 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals and United States Supreme Court.</p><p>In addition to the criminal matters, Brett has also focused his practice on family law and other civil litigation matters, including personal injury, business litigation, real estate litigation and appeals.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=jeff-hynes data-src=#jeff-hynes href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Jeff Hynes"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/jeff-hynes-2024-2.jpg alt="Jeff Hynes â Use of Force Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Jeff Hynes</h3><p class=teamDesig>Use of Force Expert</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=jeff-hynes-btn data-src=#jeff-hynes href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Jeff Hynes">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=jeff-hynes><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/jeff-hynes-2024-2.jpg alt="Jeff Hynes â Use of Force Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Jeff Hynes</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Use of Force Expert</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>Dr. Jeffeory G. Hynes, Ed.D., retired as a Phoenix Police Commander after 32 years of dedicated service on September 9, 2011, before transitioning to a career as a full-time professor at Glendale Community College. During his tenure with the Phoenix Police Department, he was actively involved in over 1,000 internal and criminal investigations scrutinizing police employeesâ conduct and performance, use of force incidents, and police shootings. Through this extensive experience, he has emerged as a Federal & Arizona State court recognized subject matter expert for Law Enforcement Practices & Procedures, Use of Force, and Police Shooting cases, boasting a 97% successful outcome in 59 plaintiff and defendant civil and criminal offense cases over the past five years.</p><p>Dr. Hynes has conducted interviews and provided training to thousands of police officers, supervisors, and command staff on a diverse array of topics including Use of Force, Police Shooting Investigations, Defensive Tactics, Report Writing, Proficiency Skills, Tactical Deployment, Crisis Team Response, Dealing with Homelessness and Mental Illness, and Community Policing. He has authored, developed, researched, and overseen the implementation of police department policies/procedures and training pertaining to Crisis Team Response, Dealing with Homelessness and Mental Illness, and Use of Force issues. As a nationally recognized expert in law enforcement Use of Force Incidents and Defensive Tactics for police and security matters, Dr. Hynes has been actively involved in training on these topics for more than 40 years.</p><p>In addition to his law enforcement expertise, Dr. Hynes has provided corporate training encompassing Defensive Tactics, Security Procedures, Problem-Solving, and Leadership for esteemed clients such as W.L. Gore and Associates, Banner Health Systems, Mayo Clinic, Red Development, and Macerich corporations. He has also delivered law enforcement and security industry courses for line-level and executive management police professionals nationally and internationally, including in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).</p><p>Dr. Hynes holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Police Science, a Masterâs in Educational Leadership, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Manager certified by Arizona State University.</p><p><strong>Education</strong></p><p>Certified Public Manager, CPM â Arizona State University (May 2008)</p><p>Doctoral Degree (Ed. D.) â Educational Leadership Northern Arizona University (December 2007)</p><p>Masters Degree (M. Ed.) â Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University (August 1999)</p><p>Bachelor of Science (BS) â Police Science, Northern Arizona University (1979)</p><p>Associate of Arts â Administration of Justice, Phoenix Community College (1977)</p><p> </p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=larry-wakefield data-src=#larry-wakefield href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Larry Wakefield"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/larry-wakefield-2024.jpg alt="Larry Wakefield â Licensed Investigator and Ballistics Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Larry Wakefield</h3><p class=teamDesig>Licensed Investigator and Ballistics Expert</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=larry-wakefield-btn data-src=#larry-wakefield href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Larry Wakefield">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=larry-wakefield><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/larry-wakefield-2024.jpg alt="Larry Wakefield â Licensed Investigator and Ballistics Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Larry Wakefield</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Licensed Investigator and Ballistics Expert</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>Licensed Investigator and Ballistics Expert</p><p>Larry Wakefield has amassed a remarkable career spanning over four decades in the firearms industry. Since 1995, he has served as a Master Firearms Instructor, renowned for his personalized training across various platforms. Recognized as a firearms expert, Larry has testified in numerous criminal court cases and conducted product evaluations for prominent brands like SureFire, Nightforce, Dillon Precision, McMillan and many others. His contributions extend beyond instruction, as Larry has authored firearms training manuals and specialized tools, showcasing his dedication to advancing the field of firearms education.</p><p>During his tenure as a Dealer Support Representative at FN USA, he provided crucial support and training to dealers and customers. His efforts significantly boosted product/brand awareness through intensive customer interactions and on-site promotions nationwide. His presence at major firearms shows emphasized his commitment to representing FN and ensuring range safety during live-fire events.</p><p>Prior to his role at FN USA, Larry served as a Firearms Instructor at McMillan Bros. Rifles. There he played a pivotal role in conducting precision rifle training courses and testing specialized weapons, solidifying his reputation as an authority in precision shooting.</p><p>In addition to his firearms-related roles, Larry has a distinguished background in law enforcement and security. Since founding his own detective agency in 1986, Gray Executive Service, Inc., he has specialized in criminal defense investigations and executive protection working c
37ases all over the southwest. His experience with the United States Justice Department and as a State Criminal Investigator in Arizona further underscores his expertise in law enforcement and investigation.</p><p>Furthermore, Larryâs extensive education and training credentials validate his proficiency in various aspects of firearms instruction and security. With certifications from esteemed institutions such as the University of Illinois and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, coupled with his expertise in martial arts, he exemplifies a multifaceted professional with a comprehensive skill set. His commitment to excellence is evident through his numerous instructor specialties, ranging from precision long-range marksmanship to personal protection and concealed weapons training.</p><p><strong>Education & Certifications</strong></p><p>Master Firearms Instructor â University of Illinois, Police Tactics Institute</p><p>Federal Firearms Instructor â Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, GA</p><p>Bachelor of Arts â Northern Arizona University</p><p>Flagstaff Police Academy â Flagstaff, AZ</p><p>Nuclear Weapons / Special Weapons Security Sea School â Marine Corps Depot, San Diego, CA</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=doug-parker data-src=#doug-parker href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Doug Parker"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/doug-parker.jpg alt="Doug Parker â Licensed Investigator" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Doug Parker</h3><p class=teamDesig>Licensed Investigator</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=doug-parker-btn data-src=#doug-parker href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Doug Parker">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=doug-parker><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/doug-parker.jpg alt="Doug Parker â Licensed Investigator" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Doug Parker</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Licensed Investigator</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p><strong>Use Of Force Forensic Interviewer/Investigator</strong></p><p>J Douglas Parker retired after serving 30 years with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation having investigated thousands of violent felonies. Since 1984 he has investigated numerous police officer use of force cases involving the death of the suspect by law enforcement. Since retiring in 2012, he has assisted attorneys who represent officers and private citizens charged with crimes because of their actions defending themselves.</p><p>Parker has been certified as a forensic interviewer of persons involved in critical incidents having to use force in self-defense through The Force Science Institute understanding that âhuman factorsâ influence perceptions, memory and the five senses. Other certifications include Critical Incident Review- Certified as Force Investigation Strategies & The Cognitive Interview Process.</p><p>His expertise is interviewing clients shortly after the incident utilizing a framework of prompts, he created after 40+ years of investigating these types of cases. This process has enabled the client to document, from their perspective, much more detailed information about the incident from the beginning enabling the attorney to better understand âwhyâ force was used thus strengthening the defense.</p><p>Over the many years of investigating cases, Parker has interviewed thousands of victims, witnesses and suspects and has processed many scenes by obtaining evidence in accordance with proper procedure to be admissible in a court of law.</p><p>Parker is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a B.S. in Criminal Justice and has over 2000 hours of training both as a law enforcement officer and consultant. He is also a P.O.S.T. certified instructor and created a training curriculum on Use of Force Investigations.</p><p>Publications include:</p><p>âStatement Analysis in Criminal Defenseâ 2016 Attorney Law Magazine</p><p>Author of âA KillHer Plan, Behind The Crime Scene Tapeâ Published 2019</p><p>Use of Force Investigations, 2023 Peace Officerâs Association of Georgia Summer Magazine</p><p>Documenting Use of Force, 2022 Police One Magazine</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=greg-meyer data-src=#greg-meyer href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Greg Meyer"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/greg-meyer-2024.png alt="Greg Meyer â Use of Force Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Greg Meyer</h3><p class=teamDesig>Use of Force Expert</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=greg-meyer-btn data-src=#greg-meyer href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Greg Meyer">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=greg-meyer><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/greg-meyer-2024.png alt="Greg Meyer â Use of Force Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Greg Meyer</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Use of Force Expert</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>Greg Meyer retired in 2006 as a captain with the Los Angeles Police Department after 30 years of police service. His final assignment was as captain of the Los Angeles Police Academy. He chaired both the LAPDâs Use of Force Best Practices Work Group and the Tactics Training Review Committee.</p><p>Since 1989, he has been engaged as a police tactics and procedures expert in numerous use-of-force and other police procedures cases. While most of his work is for the defense of officers and agencies, he has also been engaged by plaintiffs and prosecutors (federal and local). He has been an expert witness in numerous high-profile cases including Rodney King, Oscar Grant (the Oakland BART murder case), and George Floyd. He has been engaged in more than 400 civil and criminal cases as well as conducting outside independent reviews of use of force cases for a federal prosecutor and several district attorneys and police chiefs.</p><p>From 2015-2017, he was the designated Law Enforcement and Policing Practices Subject Matter Expert for the US Department of Homeland SecurityâOffice for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, to conduct independent investigations and/or reviews of selected public complaints and use of force incidents, and to assist with policy changes for the Border Patrol, ICE, and other DHS components.</p><p>Greg specializes in risk management issues including policy, training, equipment, tactics, supervision, investigation, documentation, review processes, and law as it applies to police officers, with a focus on injury reduction during lethal and n
37onlethal encounters. Widely published, he lectures on these subjects. His masterâs thesis, âNonlethal Weapons vs. Conventional Police Tactics: The Los Angeles Police Department Experienceâ was published in 1991.</p><p>He helped redesign California POSTâs 40-hour investigation course for officer-involved shootings and arrest related deaths, and he was an instructor at the course. He authored the âtactical lessons learnedâ for each chapter of retired Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooleyâs series of books about the murders of dozens of peace officers in Los Angeles County. He holds the Certified Force Analyst credential of the Force Science Institute and qualified for the Certified Litigation Specialist credential of the Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE). He is a member of AELEâs Faculty Advisory Committee and AELEâs Monthly Law Journal review panel.</p><p>Greg has more than 43 years of experience with TASER devices. He conducted LAPDâs research and testing of TASERs in 1979-1980. He used TASERs on the street when he was a sergeant. He trained and certified hundreds of TASER instructors around the country. Since 2001, he attended four TASER instructor certification courses. He has personally experienced the TASER effects several times. The âGreg Meyer TASER Collectionâ is archived at the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, DC.</p><p>He is a life member of the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF); a life member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); and a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA) and the California Force Instructors Association (CALFIA). He was a member of the National Advisory Board of the Force Science Research Center from 2006-2014. He is past vice chairman of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET).</p><p>Greg chaired the Training Seminars Committee of the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County (POALAC) for ten years, and he continues to produce seminars on use of force, video issues, active shooters, and other topics for POALAC. He has served as a member of the POALAC board of directors since 2004, and he was honored to receive POALACâs Career Achievement Award in 2012.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=dr-michael-edelstein data-src=#dr-michael-edelstein href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Dr. Michael Edelstein"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/edelstein-headshots_2022-1.png alt="Dr. Michael Edelstein â Psychologist" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Dr. Michael Edelstein</h3><p class=teamDesig>Psychologist</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=dr-michael-edelstein-btn data-src=#dr-michael-edelstein href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Dr. Michael Edelstein">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=dr-michael-edelstein><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/edelstein-headshots_2022-1.png alt="Dr. Michael Edelstein â Psychologist" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Dr. Michael Edelstein</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Psychologist</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p class=x_MsoNormal data-ogsb=white><span data-ogsc=black>Dr. Edelstein has an in-person and telephone therapy practice in San Francisco. He is the author of <em>Three Minute Therapy,</em> a self-help book for overcoming common emotional and behavioral problems, for which he has been awarded Author of the Year. The book was a Quality Paperback Book Club/Book-of-the-Month Club Selection, a Behavioral Sciences Book Service Book Club Selection, and an Albert Ellis Institute Selection. His latest book, <em>Stage Fright</em>, includes interviews with Robin Williams, Jason Alexander, Melissa Etheridge, Maya Angelou, and others, relating their personal experiences and wisdom in coping with performance anxiety.</span></p><p>In his practice, Dr. Edelstein specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, anger, relationship problems, and addictions, and is one of the few practitioners of REBT in the Bay Area. He is also the San Francisco SMART Recovery Professional Advisor.</p><p>Dr. Edelstein lectures nationally and internationally, appears on radio and television, and is published in psychological journals. He writes the advice column, âAsk Dr. Mike,â
37 which has appeared in the Mensa <em>San Francisco Intelligencer</em> and <em>In the Know</em>.</p><p>Dr. Edelstein was a Training Supervisor and Fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute. He holds a diplomate in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy from,<br>and is on the Board of Advisors of, the National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists. He is Past President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy. He is a Certified Sex Therapist and has served as a Consulting Psychologist for the National Save-A-Life League, Inc., the oldest suicide prevention center in the United States.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=alex-kozinski data-src=#alex-kozinski href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Former Senior 9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/alex-kozinski-headshots_2022.png alt="Former Senior 9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski â Criminal Defense Consultant" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Former Senior 9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski</h3><p class=teamDesig>Criminal Defense Consultant</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=alex-kozinski-btn data-src=#alex-kozinski href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Former Senior 9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=alex-kozinski><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/alex-kozinski-headshots_2022.png alt="Former Senior 9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski â Criminal Defense Consultant" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Former Senior 9th Circuit Judge Alex Kozinski</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Criminal Defense Consultant</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p>Â </p><p>Alex Kozinski served as United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals from 1985 to 2017, including as the courtâs chief judge from 2007 to 2014. From 1982 to 1985, he served as the first chief judge of the United States Court of Federal Claims. In addition to his judicial service, he held several high-level governmental positions including a Senate-confirmed position as Special Counsel, Merit Systems Protection Board; Assistant Counsel to President Ronald Reagan; Deputy Legal Counsel, Office of President-Elect Reagan; law clerk to Chief Justice Warren E. Burger; and law clerk to then-Ninth Circuit Judge, later Associate Justice, Anthony M. Kennedy. In private practice, he was an attorney at Covington & Burling from 1979-81, and Forry Golbert Singer & Gelles from 1977-79.</p><p>Judge Kozinski has written countless opinions at both the district court and appellate court levels on constitutional law issues including the First, Second and Fourth Amendments and the Takings Clause, federal jurisdiction and procedure, and intellectual property law. He has authored numerous articles in the Yale Law Journal, the Harvard Law Review, the Stanford Law Review and other academic journals, as well as in popular publications such as the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New Yorker, Forbes and The New Republic, writing on a wide range of subjects from criminal justice reform to the finer points of snowboarding. A full list of his publications can be found <a href=https://tinyl.io/AOca target='_blank"'>here</a>. Judge Kozinski is retired from the federal bench and is now in private practice, serving as a consultant and expert witness on matters of practice and procedure in cases being litigated by other lawyers in the state and federal courts, as well as foreign jurisdictions. He also occasionally appears as counsel of record
37in selected cases.</p><p>Notable 2nd Amendment Cases:</p><p><a href=https://attorneysonretainer.us/img/silveira-v.-lockyer.pdf target=_blank>Silveira-v.-Lockyer</a></p><p><a href=https://attorneysonretainer.us/img/us-v-gomez.pdf target=_blank>US v Gomez</a></p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=harry-hall data-src=#harry-hall href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Harry Hall"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/harry-hall-headshots_2022.png alt="Harry Hall â Private Investigator" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Harry Hall</h3><p class=teamDesig>Private Investigator</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=harry-hall-btn data-src=#harry-hall href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Harry Hall">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=harry-hall><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/harry-hall-headshots_2022.png alt="Harry Hall â Private Investigator" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Harry Hall</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Private Investigator</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p> </p><p>Harry Hall is a licensed Private Investigator in New Mexico, with over 32 years of experience in law enforcement, including serving as a Lieutenant in Corrections, Police, and Sheriff departments from 1986 to 2018. A Lifetime NRA Member, Mr. Hall holds multiple certifications in firearm safety and personal protection. </p><p>With extensive law enforcement training and investigative experience, Mr. Hall is dedicated to providing reliable and thorough investigative services. </p><p><strong>Experience and Certifications:</strong> Retired Corrections/Police/Sheriff Lt. 32.7 years 1986 to 2018. Current Lifetime member NRA Home Firearms Safety Instructor, Metallic Cartridge Reloading Instructor, Certified Pistol Instructor, Certified Refuse to Be a Victim Instructor, Certified Shotgun Instructor, Shotgun Shell Reloading Instructor, NRA Armorer, and Personal Protection in The Home Instructor. Former NRA Law Enforcement Instructor held Advanced I & II, Immediate I & II, First Line Supervisor, & Command Staff, High Risk Firearms Instructor & General Police Officer Certifications for the State Of New Mexico Police Academy until 2018, in 10/21/24 Licensed Private Investigator State of New Mexico.</p></div></div></div><div class="col col-12 col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-6 col-xl-4"><div class=teamBx><a data-fancybox=mike-nelson data-src=#mike-nelson href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Mike Nelson"><span class=linkOver></span></a><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/mike-nelson-headshots.png alt="Mike Nelson â Use of Force Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div><div class="teamTxtBx text-center"><h3 class=teamName>Mike Nelson</h3><p class=teamDesig>Use of Force Expert</p><div class=teamLinks><div class=teamBtn><a class="button btn-outline-white" data-fancybox=mike-nelson-btn data-src=#mike-nelson href=javascript:; aria-label="Read full bio for Mike Nelson">Read Bio</a></div></div></div></div><div class=team-popup id=mike-nelson><div class="row align-items-center"><div class="col-12 col-md-4"><div class=teamImgBx><img src=/img/team/mike-nelson-headshots.png alt="Mike Nelson â Use of Force Expert" width=300 height=300 loading=lazy decoding=async></div></div><div class="col-12 col-md-8"><h3 class="teamName text-highlight">Mike Nelson</h3><div class="teamDesig text-lightgrey pb-2">Use of Force Expert</div></div></div><div class=teamContent><p> </p><p>Mike Nelson left the public sector of Law Enforcement in 2023. His final assignment held was the local director of the agency law enforcement academy. After serving the public for over 25 years Mike decided to join the private sector, starting, and operating a Private Investigation and Executive Protection agency.</p><p>Since 2001, he has been engaged as a police tactics and procedures expert in numerous use-of-force and other police procedures cases. While most of his work is for the defense of officers and other local agencies, he has also been engaged by plaintiffs, prosecutors, and defense in civil litigation and criminal cases.</p><p>Mike has been deemed an expert in state court, superior court and in federal court in accident reconstruction, and Use of Force and Vehicle pursuit tactics. He has written and updated policies according to current case laws and that best meet the standards for the protection of people’s rights.</p><p>Mike has worked in several capacities such as undercover detective, specializing in gangs, guns, and drug cases, accident reconstruction, DUI Task Force, Training Unit, Street Crimes Unit, and more.</p><p>In 2002, Mike became an accident reconstructionist having worked over 300 fatality cases over his career and over 2000 severe injury cases. He holds a State of Georgia Accident Reconstruction Specialist certification.</p><p>Mike also holds over 40 instructor certifications including Firearms, Defensive tactics, Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) as well as Vehicle Pursuit Driver Training Instructor.</p><p>Mike is highly trained in Defensive tactics, including Krav Maga, Gracie Jiu Jit Su Survival Tactics Instru
37ctor, Tactical Take Down Instructor, along with being a TASER instructor.</p><p>While assigned to the Training Unit, he reviewed every use of force, and vehicle pursuit that occurred within the agency. He reviewed the tactics, to ensure they were reasonable, within policy and within the training standards. He taught hundreds of hours of courses involving the use of deadly and nondeadly force based upon reasonableness standard. 38Mike specializes in risk management issues including policy, training, equipment, tactics, supervision, investigation, documentation, review processes, and criminal law and case law as it applies to police officers, focusing on reducing injury to the law enforcement officer along with the suspect.</p><p>Mikes extensive training and experience makes him well versed in applying what he knows to protect the rights of people and to hold people accountable for their actions when they are excessive. Investigating and documenting evidence does just that. The purpose of this is to make people feel safe and when law enforcement makes a mistake, and it is brought to their attention, it makes them better suited and equipped to interact with the public and handle Uses of Force correctly and what is reasonable.</p><p>He holds the Certified Force Analyst credential of the Force Science Institute</p><p>Mike is also a member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA).</p><p>In his off-time Mike enjoys playing Tennis, golf, pickleball and traveling with his girlfriend and German Shepherd.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="teamRow row justify-content-center" id=team-level-standard></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></main><section id=client-testimonials><div class=bg-image><img src=/img/bg_testimonials.jpg alt="Attorneys On Retainer - Testimonials Image"></div><div class=container><div class="row justify-content-center text-center"><div class="col col-12 col-md-10 col-lg-8"><h3 class=sectionTitle>What Our Clients Sayâ¦</h3><div id=testimonialSlider class=flexslider><ul class="slides clearfix"><li><div class=quoteBx><div class=quoteTxt><p>“I have to say, the testimonial video from Ryan was a big factor in my decision to make this investment. 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Shanice Lowery made the process understandable and easy.</p><p>I just finished a one year run with USCCA. After seeing Marc’s video explaining all the means by which USCCA has and will deny coverage and representation for their â¦</p></div><a href=#duane-b class="text-link open-popup-link">Read Full Review</a><div class=quoteName>Duane B.</div><div class=quotePosition>Aug 27, 2024</div></div></li><li><div class=quoteBx><div class=quoteTxt><p>“I recently joined the Attorneys On Retainer (AOR) self-defense protection program.</p><p>I’ve been watching Marc and Andy on the “Attorneys On Retainer” YouTube channel. It is such an important topic and the attorneys on retainer law firm provides a wealth of knowledge and â¦</p></div><a href=#rick class="text-link open-popup-link">Read Full Review</a><div class=quoteName>Rick</div><div class=quotePosition>Jul 29, 2024</div></div></li><li><div class=quoteBx><div class=quoteTxt><p>“Amazing experience. Professional, patient and knowledgeable. 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I was confused by the on-line signup process for a National Family plan, and he was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond by looking up my account, handling the signup for my â¦</p></div><a href=#chuck-b class="text-link open-popup-link">Read Full Review</a><div class=quoteName>Chuck B.</div><div class=quotePosition>Jul 24, 2024</div></div></li></ul></div><div id=adam-k class="mfp-hide testimonialPopup"><h2><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i></h2><p>“I wanted to take a moment and say thank you from the bottom of my heart. I just recently became an AOR member and quit my membership from the USCCAâs program. I personally joined AOR because of your unwavering dedication to supporting mine as well as others constitutional rights to bear arms. 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38ou again and you can count me as a satisfied client for life. Best regards.”</p><div class=quoteName>Adam K.</div><div class=quotePosition>Sep 18, 2024</div></div><div id=duane-b class="mfp-hide testimonialPopup"><h2><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i></h2><p>“I have just enrolled in the Attorneys On Retainer Program. Shanice Lowery made the process understandable and easy.</p><p>I just finished a one year run with USCCA. After seeing Marc’s video explaining all the means by which USCCA has and will deny coverage and representation for their members, I knew that I had to make the change to AOR.</p><p>I pray that I never need your services, but I am confident in your firm, and grateful for you to have my back.”</p><div class=quoteName>Duane B.</div><div class=quotePosition>Aug 27, 2024</div><a href=https://maps.app.goo.gl/oZ4i4p28Cz1YiNGW7 target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer" class=text-link>» See this original review on Google.</a></div><div id=rick class="mfp-hide testimonialPopup"><h2><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i></h2><p>“I recently joined the Attorneys On Retainer (AOR) self-defense protection program.</p><p>I’ve been watching Marc and Andy on the “Attorneys On Retainer” YouTube channel. It is such an important topic and the attorneys on retainer law firm provides a wealth of knowledge and protection.</p><p>During the sign-up process, I had a few questions. I called Attorneys on Retainer and spoke with a representative who was able to answer all of my questions. The attention to detail and the time needed to answer my questions I felt was top priority.</p><p>I feel I’ve made a sound decision and believe I’ve made the right choice in joining the Attorneys On Retainer self-defense protection program.</p><p>So thanks to you Marc and everybody at the AOR law firm.”</p><div class=quoteName>Rick</div><div class=quotePosition>Jul 29, 2024</div><a href=https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZjmjQDhzf3sn539v9 target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer" class=text-link>» See this original review on Google.</a></div><div id=deron-d class="mfp-hide testimonialPopup"><h2><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i></h2><p>“Amazing experience. Professional, patient and knowledgeable. I came over from USCCA because of their ð service and overall negative content. Every time I have called Tristan, he has been amazing to speak with and answers all questions ethically and professionally! Well worth the investment!!!”</p><div class=quoteName>Deron D.</div><div class=quotePosition>Jul 25, 2024</div><a href=https://maps.app.goo.gl/pSKAX1dhmLaCR7mF9 target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer" class=text-link>» See this original review on Google.</a></div><div id=chuck-b class="mfp-hide testimonialPopup"><h2><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i></h2><p>“I just wanted to say that the CSR that helped me signup today was exceptionally helpful. I was confused by the on-line signup process for a National Family plan, and he was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond by looking up my account, handling the signup for my wife on his end, keeping me informed as we went through the process, letting me know when he stopped the recording for privacy purposes (to take my credit card info) then restarted the recording to complete the process. I apologize for not remembering his name, but he did introduce himself.”</p><p>Thank you for starting AOR. 39Thank You and Semper Fidelis.</p><div class=quoteName>Chuck B.</div><div class=quotePosition>Jul 24, 2024</div><a href=https://maps.app.goo.gl/YPtKA4EFisnLdpdN6 target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer" class=text-link>» See this original review on Google.</a></div><div id=a-hussain class="mfp-hide testimonialPopup"><h2><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i><i class="fa-solid fa-star"></i></h2><p>“I have to say, the testimonial video from Ryan was a big factor in my decision to make this investment. Hearing a real client break down what it meant to have you on his
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