Atty. Eric Ralph Eshelman

Atty. Eric Ralph Eshelman

Eric Ralph Eshelman is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, personal injury. Eric has been licensed for 34 years.

Ankeny Ankeny 34 yrs experience 34 year
Call (515) 850-5531 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Eric Ralph Eshelman at a glance

Eric Ralph Eshelman is a personal injury, criminal defense, and family law attorney based in Ankeny, Iowa. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1992). Serands clients in Ankeny, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric Ralph Eshelman is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, personal injury
  • Eric has been licensed for 34 years
  • Eric practices in Ankeny, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Eric Ralph Eshelman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Ralph Eshelman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Eric Ralph Eshelman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Eric Ralph Eshelman is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Iowa →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Eric Ralph Eshelman is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ankeny are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Iowa attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Ankeny or all attorneys in Iowa.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric Ralph Eshelman

Where is Eric Ralph Eshelman's law office located?
Eric Ralph Eshelman's law practice is located in Ankeny, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric Ralph Eshelman handle?
Eric Ralph Eshelman focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Eric Ralph Eshelman practiced law?
Eric Ralph Eshelman has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
How can I contact Eric Ralph Eshelman for a consultation?
You can contact Eric Ralph Eshelman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1992

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.