With over 25 years of experience as a criminal defense and personal injury lawyer in Alaska, Eric Derleth has dealt with his fair share of tough cases. While it would be impossible to describe every case Eric has handled, here is a sampling of the many successful outcomes he has obtained in Alaska courts.

Eric has achieved consistently favorable results for clients because of his knowledge of Alaska law and because of his unique approach to cases. Eric is known as “the Trial Guy” because of his in-depth case investigation, his diligent pretrial preparation, and his ability to persuade and motivate juries.

While Eric has a strong track record of success for his clients, these descriptions are intended only to provide information about Eric Derleth's experience. The results in each case depend on a number of factors unique to each matter. Prior results should not be understood as a guarantee or assurance of future success in any matter.

Felony car-jacking and felony assaults

Not Guilty – Felony car-jacking and felony assaults

Felony assaults with a gun (x 7)

Not Guilty – Felony assaults with a gun (x 7)

Felony unlawful enticement of a minor

Case Dismissed – Felony unlawful enticement of a minor

Felony kidnapping

Case Dismissed – Felony kidnapping

Felony sexual abuse of a minor

Case Dismissed – Felony sexual abuse of a minor

Felony sexual assault in the first degree

Case Dismissed – Felony sexual assault in the first degree

Felony drug offense for extensive marijuana grow

Case Dismissed – Felony drug offense for extensive marijuana grow

Illegal building in Anadromous Lake

Case Dismissed – Illegal building in Anadromous Lake

Felony DUI

Not Guilty – Felony DUI

Felony DUI and eluding

Not Guilty – Felony DUI and eluding

DUI and Refusal to submit to a chemical test

Case Dismissed – DUI and Refusal to submit to a chemical test

Wrongful death of an inmate due to medical negligence

$750,000 Settlement – Wrongful death of an inmate due to medical negligence

Wrongful death in a car wreck resulting in the death of an elderly woman

$325,000 Settlement – Wrongful death in a car wreck resulting in the death of an elderly woman

Wrongful death of a child

$275,000 Settlement – Wrongful death of a child

Unlawful termination

$4,500,000 Jury Verdict – Unlawful termination

Wrongful discharge

$1,000,000 Settlement – Wrongful discharge

Negligent entrustment after an employee ran over a woman

$145,000 Jury Verdict – Negligent entrustment after an employee ran over a woman

Auto accident resulting in dislocated hip and torn knee

$625,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in dislocated hip and torn knee

Auto accident resulting in a fractured kneecap

$367,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in a fractured kneecap

Auto accident resulting in a torn knee and lost wages

$117,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in a torn knee and lost wages

Auto accident injuring multiple family members

$174,000 Settlement – Auto accident injuring multiple family members

Rear-end collision injuring an elderly gentleman

$92,000 Settlement – Rear-end collision injuring an elderly gentleman

Slip and fall on ice on commercial premises

$225,000 Settlement – Slip and fall on ice on commercial premises

Slip and fall on ice at residential apartment

$175,000 Settlement – Slip and fall on ice at residential apartment

Auto accident resulting in injuries to a passenger

$158,000 Settlement – Auto accident resulting in injuries to a passenger

First-degree murder

Not Guilty – First-degree murder

Second-degree murder

Not Guilty – Second-degree murder

Second-degree murder

Case Dismissed – Second-degree murder

Felony tax evasion and perjury charges

Case Dismissed – Felony tax evasion and perjury charges

Felony gun assault

Not Guilty – Felony gun assault

Felony conspiracy to commit arson

Not Guilty – Felony conspiracy to commit arson

Felony sex offense

Case Dismissed – Felony sex offense

Felony domestic violence

Not Guilty – Felony domestic violence

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.