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 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly Recommended

I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding support and representation I received from Mr. Eric. What impressed me the most was their professionalism and genuine care for my situation. Throughout the case, Mr. Eric communicated clearly, responded quickly to all my questions, and made sure I felt c...onfident and informed. Their expertise and strategic approach ultimately led to my case being successfully dismissed, which lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I highly recommend Mr. Eric to anyone who needs a knowledgeable, honest, and dedicated attorney. Their hard work truly changed my life, and I couldn’t be more thankful.

Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional Fighter

Mr. Tindal is nothing short of professional when it comes to his work. He represented me and he did it well. He used the facts provided to him not just from me but from the US Government to work in our favor. He maintained being professional while proving his points quickly and not drawn out in a ...story based on fluff. I would recommend him to anyone that needs to be represented federally, at a moments notice, or cases with time to prepare. He is someone who is truly great at his skill! My family will forever be for his work.

Posted by anonymous | August 25, 2022

Eric Isn’t useful

He is only interested for the money only, he didn’t seem like he was sided on our side he called my son multiple names also he got back to us 2 weeks later.

Eric Tindal

Replied last August 25, 2022

This review is incorrect. The first date I received a call was on August 22nd, and the call was returned within 24 hours for a consultation. Second, I never called your son a name. Once he started yelling at both of us, I suggested he needed an attitude adjustment or he was going to dig a deeper hole in his case. And finally, I am definitely not all about the money. I am about winning. I will give honest opinions to help us get there, and your son didn't want honesty-he wanted to dictate. Unfortunately, my work does not allow me to simply tell people what they want to hear; often, tough conversations, with unwelcome news, have to be had. My clients deserve honesty about both the law and their case, so that they can make informed decisions about their future. The law is not filled with rainbows and sunshine. I believe my clients deserve the respect of my honesty and objective assessments based upon my education, training, and years of experience, as I would in their shoes. The last part of our discussion was to indicate I had no interest in representing your son; in part, it became apparent to me professional, even if tough, conversations and rational discussions about his case and my advice to achieving the best outcome possible would be next to impossible, as anyone who would treat his mother as he did; believed his tone, volume, and choice of language, particularly in a consultation, was appropriate; and was uninterested in professional advice, even when freely given, was going to make a working relationship nearly impossible. So, I declined to assist your son further.

Posted by Brett | September 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Innocent Defense Case

Eric was super helpful in clearing my name under a false allegation. Him and his team worked well together to put together thoughtful case reviews and stuck to the facts while proving my innocence. In a time of social injustice and cancel culture mentality, Eric was able to not only clear my name but... provide support while fighting the inaccurate claims against my name.

Posted by Kohlman | April 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Life saver!

This man along with his team saved my life today, not guilty on all charges best lawyer I've ever had hands down.. I will NEVER use another lawyer or firm! My thanks to this man is forever and then some!! Thanks again Eric!

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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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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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