Gary K. Springstead

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Gary K. Springstead: Attorney with Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch P.L.L.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

GARY K. SPRINGSTEAD is one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in Grand Rapids and Fremont, Michigan. As a trial attorney, he defends clients in federal cases nationwide and in state courts throughout Michigan. Before practicing law, Gary was an FBI Special Agent, investigating and assisting in prosecuting a broad range of federal crimes — from sophisticated white-collar crimes and violent crimes to terrorism and national security matters. This included investigating numerous high-profile cases in the United States and abroad.

Gary routinely travels to work with clients facing federal investigations and charges throughout the country. Gary brings his unique knowledge and experience as a former FBI agent to advocate for his clients in complex and high-profile cases — including RICO conspiracies, murder-for-hire, the attempted kidnapping of the Michigan Governor, the January 6th investigations, and large-scale drug charges and conspiracies.

Track Record

In state court, Gary handles all criminal matters, from serious felonies to misdemeanors. His successes include not-guilty verdicts at trial, directed verdicts of acquittal, denial of bind over at preliminary examinations, successful suppression motions, and case dismissals.

In federal court, Gary has succeeded in arguing motions to exclude evidence, obtaining reductions to less severe charges, avoiding charges altogether, receiving downward departures or variances at sentencing, achieving reversal on appeal, and winning a not-guilty verdict on all counts in a high-profile white-collar criminal trial.

Awards

• Super Lawyer for Criminal Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

• Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating

Professional Affiliations

• Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) (Board Member)

• National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)

• Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys

• Constitutional Warrior, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

• FBI Agents Association

• Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan

• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)

• Newaygo County Bar Association (Past President)

• Oceana County Bar Association (Past President)

• State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law, and Litigation Sections

(Resident, Fremont Office)
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Areas of Practice (86)

  • Federal Criminal Defense
  • State Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Drugs and Narcotics
  • Assault and Battery
  • Bribery
  • Burglary
  • Capital Offenses
  • Civil Forfeiture
  • Criminal Antitrust
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Prosecution
  • DUI/DWI
  • Death Penalty
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Electronic Surveillance
  • Expungements
  • Extortion
  • Extradition
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Forensic DNA
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Forensic Science
  • Forgery
  • Grand Jury Practice
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Hit and Run
  • Homicide
  • International Criminal Law
  • International Extradition
  • Juvenile Criminal Law
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Mail Fraud
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Money Laundering
  • Murder
  • Parole and Probation
  • Post-Conviction Remedies
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Wiretapping
  • Appellate Practice
  • Fifth Amendment Law
  • Fourth Amendment Law
  • Controlled Substances Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • Drug Forfeiture
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Fraud and Deceit
  • Fraud
  • Identity Theft
  • Government Investigations
  • Government Contract Fraud
  • Health Care Fraud
  • Insurance Fraud
  • Internet Crimes
  • Investment Fraud
  • Law Enforcement
  • False Imprisonment
  • False Arrest
  • Medicare Fraud and Abuse
  • Securities Fraud
  • Criminal Tax Audits
  • Criminal Taxation
  • Tax Fraud
  • White Collar Crime
  • Embezzlement
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Fraud
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Michigan, B.A., with distinction, 1995
Law School Attended:
Wayne State University Law School, J.D., 1998
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Michigan; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Special Agencies:
Former F.B.I. Special Agent
ISLN:
916225122

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Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.5/5.0 (4 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.5/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.3/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/18/14 in Criminal Law

    Gary is a great attorney, well respected in West Michigan. I have referred friends to him, and will do so again.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/18/14 in Criminal Defense

    Gary knows the law and has good instincts. I have referred many cases to him.

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/03/14 in Criminal Law

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 03/18/14 in Criminal Defense

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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (159 reviews)

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