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Eric Thistle

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Eric S. Thistle is a trial lawyer practicing at Irwin & Morris in Portland, Maine. Attorney Thistle focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Family Law. He has successfully represented hundreds of individuals in the District and Superior Courts in York and Cumberland Counties.Attorney Thistle is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and on the Board of Directors for the York Bar Association.Attorney Thistle attended the University of Southern Maine and was a member of the men’s varsity basketball team. He later earned his J.D. from New England School of Law, in Boston, Massachusetts. While in law school, Eric focused on criminal law and procedure, and worked for two small law firms defending individuals charged with criminal offenses.Attorney Thistle’s entire career has been spent defending the rights of his individual clients. Eric has represented clients in some of the most serious criminal offenses, including Manslaughter, Aggravated Drug Trafficking, Gross Sexual Assault, and Aggravated Domestic Violence Assault, just to name a few. He has also represented clients in complex divorce and parental rights matters and serious injury cases.When not in court or at the office, Eric enjoys playing in men’s basketball leagues with his former teammates, and spending time with his wife and three children.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

Divorce and separation

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Irwin & Morris183 Middle StreetPortland, ME, 04101

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Reviews

anonymous
March 17, 2019

Was always available and spent the time to explain and answer all my questions. Worked extremely hard and was always on top of the case. Would highly recommend Eric Thistle to anyone I know.

Ellie
January 4, 2019

Eric worked deligently on my case. He was very down to earth and understanding with my circumstances. He fought for me like no lawyer ever has.

Ashley
September 12, 2018

We hired Eric to defend a member of our family against a series of complicated domestic violence-related charges. Eric was great to work with and was open to discussing and developing his strategy with the entire family in defense of our sibling. He was well prepared for the motions he filed with the Court, articulate in his cross-examination and opening/closing statements, and overall very positive and encouraging in the support he provided to us. We are grateful to continue working with Eric and would hire him again without hesitation.

Brent
September 2, 2018

When a judge that has been on the bench for many years says my trial was one of the best presented that he has seen in many years, that is saying something. Eric worked hard to present compelling arguments that led to a not guilty verdict after only 9 minutes of deliberation, which is somewhat of a record. I am truly thankful to have had Eric represent me.

Shannon
September 1, 2018

My brother was charged with two crimes, one of which was a felony, and maintained his innocence through his trial. Eric was very compassionate toward my brother. He was also very patient with my family's questions and suggestions regarding strategy. Long story short, Eric worked very hard on my brother's case, delivered a very compelling final argument, and my brother was acquitted of both charges. The jury rendered its verdict in just 9 minutes, and the judge stated it was one of the best cases he had presided over in his time at that court. It was a remarkable finish to a very difficult time for my family.

anonymous
October 17, 2017

Eric put in the time, and did his homework to present an excellent case in the courtroom. He gave great advice, and was willing to take on a tough case and fight it through to the end. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for criminal defense help.

anonymous
September 5, 2017

He was very helpful, patient,& empathetic to my situation. He was very helpful with the pros n cons in case. I would hire him again as he was on

anonymous
August 29, 2017

He was very patient throughout the entire process and took the time to explain and make sure I understood all of my options.

Brandon Berry
October 21, 2016

Eric Thistle represented me in court and was 100% a true professional. Although young, took charge in the court room and dominated my case from start to finish. He didn't fall for any traps that were thrown at us in the process and motivated me to stick with the original plan and that the truth would prevail. I would hire Eric again without hesitation.

anonymous
March 17, 2019

Was always available and spent the time to explain and answer all my questions. Worked extremely hard and was always on top of the case. Would highly recommend Eric Thistle to anyone I know.

Ellie
January 4, 2019

Eric worked deligently on my case. He was very down to earth and understanding with my circumstances. He fought for me like no lawyer ever has.

Ashley
September 12, 2018

We hired Eric to defend a member of our family against a series of complicated domestic violence-related charges. Eric was great to work with and was open to discussing and developing his strategy with the entire family in defense of our sibling. He was well prepared for the motions he filed with the Court, articulate in his cross-examination and opening/closing statements, and overall very positive and encouraging in the support he provided to us. We are grateful to continue working with Eric and would hire him again without hesitation.

Brent
September 2, 2018

When a judge that has been on the bench for many years says my trial was one of the best presented that he has seen in many years, that is saying something. Eric worked hard to present compelling arguments that led to a not guilty verdict after only 9 minutes of deliberation, which is somewhat of a record. I am truly thankful to have had Eric represent me.

Shannon
September 1, 2018

My brother was charged with two crimes, one of which was a felony, and maintained his innocence through his trial. Eric was very compassionate toward my brother. He was also very patient with my family's questions and suggestions regarding strategy. Long story short, Eric worked very hard on my brother's case, delivered a very compelling final argument, and my brother was acquitted of both charges. The jury rendered its verdict in just 9 minutes, and the judge stated it was one of the best cases he had presided over in his time at that court. It was a remarkable finish to a very difficult time for my family.

anonymous
October 17, 2017

Eric put in the time, and did his homework to present an excellent case in the courtroom. He gave great advice, and was willing to take on a tough case and fight it through to the end. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for criminal defense help.

anonymous
September 5, 2017

He was very helpful, patient,& empathetic to my situation. He was very helpful with the pros n cons in case. I would hire him again as he was on

anonymous
August 29, 2017

He was very patient throughout the entire process and took the time to explain and make sure I understood all of my options.

Brandon Berry
October 21, 2016

Eric Thistle represented me in court and was 100% a true professional. Although young, took charge in the court room and dominated my case from start to finish. He didn't fall for any traps that were thrown at us in the process and motivated me to stick with the original plan and that the truth would prevail. I would hire Eric again without hesitation.

anonymous
March 17, 2019

Was always available and spent the time to explain and answer all my questions. Worked extremely hard and was always on top of the case. Would highly recommend Eric Thistle to anyone I know.

Ellie
January 4, 2019

Eric worked deligently on my case. He was very down to earth and understanding with my circumstances. He fought for me like no lawyer ever has.

Ashley
September 12, 2018

We hired Eric to defend a member of our family against a series of complicated domestic violence-related charges. Eric was great to work with and was open to discussing and developing his strategy with the entire family in defense of our sibling. He was well prepared for the motions he filed with the Court, articulate in his cross-examination and opening/closing statements, and overall very positive and encouraging in the support he provided to us. We are grateful to continue working with Eric and would hire him again without hesitation.

Brent
September 2, 2018

When a judge that has been on the bench for many years says my trial was one of the best presented that he has seen in many years, that is saying something. Eric worked hard to present compelling arguments that led to a not guilty verdict after only 9 minutes of deliberation, which is somewhat of a record. I am truly thankful to have had Eric represent me.

Shannon
September 1, 2018

My brother was charged with two crimes, one of which was a felony, and maintained his innocence through his trial. Eric was very compassionate toward my brother. He was also very patient with my family's questions and suggestions regarding strategy. Long story short, Eric worked very hard on my brother's case, delivered a very compelling final argument, and my brother was acquitted of both charges. The jury rendered its verdict in just 9 minutes, and the judge stated it was one of the best cases he had presided over in his time at that court. It was a remarkable finish to a very difficult time for my family.

anonymous
October 17, 2017

Eric put in the time, and did his homework to present an excellent case in the courtroom. He gave great advice, and was willing to take on a tough case and fight it through to the end. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for criminal defense help.

anonymous
September 5, 2017

He was very helpful, patient,& empathetic to my situation. He was very helpful with the pros n cons in case. I would hire him again as he was on

anonymous
August 29, 2017

He was very patient throughout the entire process and took the time to explain and make sure I understood all of my options.

Brandon Berry
October 21, 2016

Eric Thistle represented me in court and was 100% a true professional. Although young, took charge in the court room and dominated my case from start to finish. He didn't fall for any traps that were thrown at us in the process and motivated me to stick with the original plan and that the truth would prevail. I would hire Eric again without hesitation.