Eric David Tindal

Eric David Tindal

4.8
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Iowa City, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury ... +3 more

319 East Bloomington Street, Iowa City, IA

About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Car Accident 5%

Free Consultations

5%
Federal Crime 5%

Approved Criminal Justice Act Attorney

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 25 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2000

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Keegan Tindal & Jaeger

319 East Bloomington Street, Iowa City, IA, 52245

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Eric David Tindal's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 44 reviews

Posted by Will | May 20, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Eric really gets the job done well.

Very professional and knowledgeable. He made the process super easy for me. He really knows what he’s doing when it comes to dealing with investigators. He kept everything calm and I felt confident working with him.

Posted by Sirak | February 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer

Eric was outstanding! He was professional, knowledgeable, and truly had my best interests at heart. His guidance made the legal process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend!

Posted by Casey | July 22, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Blond Genius

Hello my name is Casey Boyd and I can’t hardly express how impressed I was with Eric D. Tindal Representing me in a legal matter that I got tangled up in. I’ve been battling Stage four terminal cancer the last five years and life hasn’t been easy to say the least. Last Dr Appointment I found out ...that I’m 4.5 years into a 4-5 year life expectancy. Eric was so solid when I needed it the most and I hope I live long enough to see him become a judge. Seriously guys Eric D.Tindal knows his stuff and it was obvious that I was in the right hands with him as my legal counsel. His relationships within the legal industry are second to none Thanks again Eric CJB

Posted by Cherry | June 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Humbly submitted

He did not quit on me even though he had all rights too!!! . I ran into a financial hardship while my case was pending and honestly had no way to continue paying him so I figured he would withdrawal from being my lawyer and I would be at the mercy of the courts to do whatever... But Eric didn'...t, (thank you God) he continued representing me without a concern. He got me a deal I know I wouldn't have gotten without him and I'm grateful...I know it could have went another way (jail time) but he was a blessing to me and he will be to others who utilize him!! Humbly submitted R. Norton...

Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney

Results I wanted for a challenging case

Eric had patience with my questions, articulate with his responses and willing to do whatever it takes for the results I needed. I appreciated his professionalism, advice and responsiveness to my questions and inquiries in getting the results I desired.

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Eric David Tindal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shawn Fitzgerald

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Eric's knowledge of the law is excellent. This knowledge allows him to successfully argue legal points many attorneys don't even think of."

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Daniel Vondra

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Eric Tindal is the type of attorney who will explore every possible defense in your case, and if necessary, he is very capable and experienced when it comes to complex jury trials. If I were ever accused of a crime, I would want Eric on my side."

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Shawn Fitzgerald

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Reprimand issued in IA, 2020

updated on 03/24/2021

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Eric’s comment:

“These two cases are related in that both involve my failure to timely file briefs. The case can be found at this link: https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/supreme-court/supreme-court-oral-argument-schedule/case/20-0005. I have learned from this experience and modified my practice accordingly. This did not involve any form of dishonesty and the court makes clear I am a well qualified trial lawyer.”

Reprimand issued in IA, 2018

updated on 11/14/2018

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2017

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, J. Dean Keegan, Eric D. Tindal and Andrea D. Jaeger

2017 - 2018

Attorney, Keegan Farnsworth & Tindal

2002 - 2017

Partner, Nidey Erdahl Tindal & Fisher, PLC

2001 - 2003

Partner, Saylor & Tindal, PLC

Associations

2021 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Chairperson Criminal Law Section

2017 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2017 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

Criminal Justice Act Panel

CJA counsel

2005 - Present

Iowa Association of Justice Core Group

Board Member

2000 - Present

Iowa Association for Justice

Member

2012 - 2014

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - 2006

Iowa Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2017

Iowa County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2002

Iowa County Bar Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Klinge

Acquitted of All Counts

Garringer v. Coach

settled at mediation

State v. Porter - Johnson County

Jury Verdict - Not Guilty

State v. Rice - Henry County

Following Trial - Not Guilty

State v. Wilkerson - Johnson County

Plea to an Aggravated Misdemeanor

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Education

2000

University of Iowa College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

Iowa Association for Justice Members Only Seminar 2022

Negotiation Plea Agreements In the Hardest Cases

2022

Annual Conference Public Defenders Association

Cross Examination of the Most Dangerous Complaining Witness: Child Sex Abuse Defense

2021

Iowa Association for Justice Annual Conference

Fifth Amendment Rights

2020

Last Chance CLE

Automobile Suppression Issues

2017

Annual Criminal Law Seminar

Snitches and Cooperators

2015

Iowa State Bar Association Annual Meeting Criminal Law and Procedure: Basic Skills

2014

Iowa Basic Skills Course

Criminal Law and Procedure

2013

Iowa Basic Skills Course

Criminal Law and Procedure

2013

Bridge the Gap Seminar

Gun Rights

2012

Iowa Basic Skills Course

Criminal Law and Procedure

2011

Iowa Basic Skills Course

Criminal Law and Procedure

2006

Annual Criminal Law Seminar, Iowa Trial Lawyers

Jury Selection

2002

Iowa Public Defenders Conference

State v. Seering and Residency Restrictions

Publications

2019

2018

The Iowa Trial Lawyer: Issue 4/Volume 10 Start Thinking Article I, Section 8 Rather than Fourth Amendment

1999

Journal of Corporation Law Model Health Information Disclosure Act

Languages

English

Activity

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