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Yes actually. I have employed with an attorney who is good and does both civil and criminal work. I have spent many thousands of dollars with him in civil matters over the years to help draw up contracts and once to defend me in a frivilous lawsuit from a former business partner. When I got my CHL, I talked to him about the matter (he has a CHL too) and he said that I could call him if I ever have a legal problem regarding it. I have prepaid for 2 hours of his time in the event that I need him. If I am ever arrested (for any reason) my first call will be to my wife and she will call my attorney who will take it from there. I am not recommending this for everyone, but because my business requires me to have occasional legal council, keeping an attorney with a couple of prepaid hours seems to make sense for me. If I don't use the hours for a CHL issue, I will use them for a business issue and just keep a tab so to speak. I think some folks get the idea that if you keep an attorney on retainer, it implies you are expecting trouble, but we live in a crazy world and it is important to have a relationship with a legal professional so that you are not thumbing through the phonebook at a critical time in your life.