About Erin
Erin Lands earned her J.D. from Saint Louis University School of Law, where she completed a concentration in Criminal Litigation Skills. Her legal training at Saint Louis University emphasized courtroom procedure, evidence, and advocacy. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Texas. Those academic years shaped her practical approach to legal problems and provided early exposure to adversarial procedure and client counseling.
After law school Lands moved into legal practice. Early in her career she translated classroom training into courtroom experience and client representation. She has handled cases in trial settings and in hearings that require quick factual analysis and persuasive oral argument. Her path through practice has included work on criminal matters, where litigation technique and case preparation are central to outcomes.
Lands’s background in a criminal litigation concentration means she is familiar with the mechanics of trial work. She has experience preparing motions, examining witnesses, and drafting filings that address evidentiary issues. In addition to courtroom work, she spends time assessing discovery materials and developing case strategies. Her work reflects an emphasis on clear legal writing and careful attention to procedural detail.
Colleagues describe her approach as practical and matter-of-fact. She frames legal issues plainly for clients and seeks outcomes that reflect the realities of the courtroom. Her preparation style involves mapping out each stage of a case, from initial intake through trial or resolution. That methodical preparation informs her interactions with opposing counsel and the courts.
Lands participates in ongoing professional education to stay current on changes in criminal procedure and relevant case law. She balances courtroom practice with client counseling, aiming to present options and consequences in straightforward terms. She currently focuses her practice on criminal defense and litigation.
