Eric David Puryear

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Eric David Puryear

1.8
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Davenport, IA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

3719 Bridge Ave, Suite 6, Davenport, IA

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About Eric

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 40%

17 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 15%

15%
Family 15%

17 years

15%
Appeals 10%

17 years

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

17 years

10%
Violent Crime 10%

17 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 150-250 per hour

Contingency

30%-33%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 15 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 16 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2009

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Puryear Law P.C.

3719 Bridge Ave, Suite 6, Davenport, IA, 52807-1807

puryearlaw.com

Puryear Law P.C.

3719 Bridge Ave, Suite 6, Davenport, IA, 52807-1807

puryearlaw.com

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Eric David Puryear's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

1.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The firm does minimal work at maximum costs.

I did most of the fact finding in the case. The attorney did not seem to be concerned for the outcome of the case. He was more concerned with being paid. Everything was last minute. Sadly, I could have represented myself with better results.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

PCR is too difficult ; best is still gets jury trial then use appeal

Eric Puryear has a low rate because he takes PCR claims, which are hard to win since the opponents include the powerful State, prior greedy and sophistry defense lawyers, and the biased lower courts. Even if his clients are innocent, those politicians would not let them overturn the false guilty plea...s or trial victories. Pray for him and the vulnerable people who were wronged. Remember to avoid hiring lawyers who would withdraw cases despite their promises that they would not dump their clients when stealing retainers. Going to a jury trial is still the best option, while a PCR is maybe the worst choice.

Posted by KaShanti | July 03, 2025

Show me the money!!!!

before you can say a word, he want $50 period. Don't even know your name but want his $50. Can't even get a word in he wants $50...No empathy, no tack, no professionalism unless you have $50

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Like most of the reviews

I really wish I read the reviews before hiring him. The final straw was the way he talked to me. He is a very rude man. He blew through my retainer and started we weren't even close to being done. When I asked about it, he stated it will only cost more if I keep asking questions. I fired him and ...now I hope someone reads this and talks to other lawyers before hiring him.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!

All he wanted was money, money, money... I was giving him my whole checks...I got behind one payment and he used it to drop my case, then had the nerve to try and suit me but it was thrown out. He will take your money!! And do nothing for you! I wish I would have read the reviews on him..

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Associations

2010 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Rock Island County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

Education

2009

DePaul University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2006

DePaul University School of Computer Science

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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