Eric A. Zscheile, Criminal Defense Attorney in the United States
Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury
Practicing criminal defense since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Eric A. Zscheile is an attorney based in Halifax, NS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Eric has over 34 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Halifax, NS
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Insurance · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury matters from Halifax, NS.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Eric A. Zscheile: Eric A. Zscheile is an attorney based in Halifax, NS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Eric has over 34 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Eric takes on
Eric concentrates on criminal defense, insurance, personal injury, and wrongful termination. Each area below outlines the kind of case Eric handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Insurance
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Personal Injury
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Wrongful Termination
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Criminal Defense cases nationwide
Eric takes criminal defense matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases nationwide
Eric takes insurance matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases nationwide
Eric takes personal injury matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Wrongful Termination cases nationwide
Eric takes wrongful termination matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Eric agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Eric A. Zscheile — criminal defense lawyer in the U.S.
Eric A. Zscheile is an attorney based in Halifax, NS. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Insurance, and Personal Injury. Eric has over 34 years of legal experience.
Eric A. Zscheile is a lawyer practicing insurance law, wrongful discharge law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law. Eric A. received a degree from Dalhousie University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years. Eric A. practices in Halifax, NS.
How Eric handles criminal defense matters
Eric A. Zscheile is a lawyer practicing insurance law, wrongful discharge law, personal injury law and 1 other area of law. Eric A. received a degree from Dalhousie University in 1986, and has been licensed for 34 years. Eric A. practices in Halifax, NS.
Who Eric represents
Eric reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, insurance, and personal injury matters in the United States.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Queen's University
LL.B. · 1991
Dalhousie University
B.A. · 1986
Jurisdictions
Eric's state bar admissions
Nova Scotia
1992 · ACTIVE
Eric studied at LL.B. in Queen's University and B.A. in Dalhousie University.
Law school and academic background
Eric completed LL.B. in Queen's University and B.A. in Dalhousie University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Eric runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Eric A. Zscheile's office in Halifax
Eric's primary office is at 2695 Dutch Vil. Rd., Halifax, NS, B3L 4T9. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Eric A. Zscheile — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Eric usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Eric charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Eric will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Eric
Eric discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Eric confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Eric's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Eric A. Zscheile
How much does it cost to hire Eric for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Eric walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Eric offer a free consultation?
Eric charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Eric's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Eric's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in this state typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Eric gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Eric take my case if I'm outside the area?
Eric evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Eric's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Eric?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Eric will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Eric accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Eric's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.