Charles Eric Hintz

Charles Eric Hintz is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri School of Law, where he teaches and conducts research in criminal and civil procedure. He is also of counsel at Shapiro Arato Bach LLP, representing clients in criminal appellate, post-conviction, and civil litigation matters.

His education includes:

• J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, Order of the Coif, Notes Editor, Virginia Law Review
• M.A. in Global Security Studies, summa cum laude, Johns Hopkins University
• B.A. in Economics, Emory University

Eric Hintz's research focuses on criminal procedure, habeas corpus, post-conviction review, and the intersection of criminal and civil litigation. His work critically examines pleading standards, appellate doctrines, and mechanisms to ensure fair trials and prevent unjust convictions. He advocates for procedural rigor and transparency in the justice system.

His recent publications analyze federal criminal pleading standards, the use of special interrogatories in jury trials, and the application of the 'cause and prejudice' standard in habeas cases. These works reflect a consistent theme of enhancing procedural justice and reducing systemic bias in criminal convictions.

He has held prestigious positions including law clerk to Judge Kent A. Jordan (Third Circuit) and Judge Robert E. Payne (Eastern District of Virginia), litigation associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, and research fellow at Penn Carey Law’s Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice.

Eric Hintz advises on complex appellate and post-conviction cases and contributes to justice reform through both practice and scholarship. His dual role in academia and legal practice strengthens the connection between legal theory and real-world application.

He is affiliated with research and advocacy efforts focused on fair administration of justice, particularly through his prior fellowship at the Quattrone Center, which works to improve accuracy and fairness in the criminal justice system.