Highly Rated Criminal Defense in Iowa City
Eric D. Tindal is an owner and managing partner at Keegan Tindal & Jaeger. He graduated from the University of Iowa College of Law with distinction in 2000. Mr. Tindal has focused his career on defending people charged with crimes. He has significant trial experience in both misdemeanor and felony offenses, including but not limited to, multiple trials involving allegations of murder, sexual abuse, and child endangerment. Mr. Tindal’s practice has allowed him to defend people in both state and federal courts as well as in appeals to the Iowa Supreme Court and the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Through years of dedication and hard work, Mr. Tindal has become a premiere trial attorney; Mr. Tindal is one of the lawyers who other lawyers call when they need help. Because of his extensive knowledge and experience, Mr. Tindal has been asked to speak at numerous seminars by the Iowa State Bar Association, the Iowa Association for Justice, the Iowa Public Defenders Office, and state and federal courts. Mr. Tindal has also been asked by several news organizations to act as an expert and commentator, having been featured in print, television, and national podcasts. As a direct result of his skill and contributions to the legal community, Mr. Tindal was awarded the 2025 Verne Lawyer Outstanding Member award by the Iowa Association of Justice. This award is the most prestigious membership accolade awarded by the Iowa Trial Lawyers.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Tindal served nine years in the United States Army Reserves as a combat medic and respiratory specialist. He has been a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the Iowa Trial Lawyers Association, and he is a current member of the Iowa Association for Justice, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the National College for DUI Defense, and the DUI Defense Lawyers Organization.
Honors and Awards:
- Core Member, Criminal Law Section, Iowa Association for Justice (formerly known as the Iowa Trial Lawyers), 2004-Present
- Chair Criminal Law Section, Iowa Association for Justice, 2021-2025
- Parliamentarian, Iowa Association for Justice, 2025-2026
- Second Vice President, Iowa Association for Justice, 2026-Present
- IAJ Verne Lawyer Outstanding Member Award, 2025
Under Publications Add
- A Brief History of Drug recognition "Experts" and Why You Should Care - Iowa Trial Lawyer: Issue 5, Vol. 13 (2019)
- Start Thinking Article I, Section 8 Rather than Fourth Amendment - Iowa Trial Lawyer: Issue 4, Vol. 10 (2018)
Under Past Employment Positions Add
- Covenant Medical Center 1994-2000