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"The best representation by a lawyer I have ever received in the court system, state or federal." - E.B.

"I couldn't have asked for a better firm to represent me!... Call them with confidence that you are going to get the best team money can buy! They saved my life!"- J.B.

" I could have retained anyone, and I made the right choice! Gary got my DUI charge dismissed. Completely! No plea bargain, no reduced charges." - A Client

"..fierce representation of your legal interests..." - J.C.

"I am extremely grateful for the aggressive representation we received from Gary and his team….If you are looking for an AMAZING team to represent you or a loved one I would recommend you contact Gary Springstead." D.D., federal drug and RICO charges.

"Gary is an excellent criminal defense lawyer…he worked tirelessly to uncover the truth, which helped prove my innocence at trial…Gary genuinely cared about the outcome of my case, and seemed to be as happy as I was when the jury returned the not guilty verdict." - M.D.

"Honest and Aggressive...[Gary and Kathy] were able to work out a plea deal that went above and beyond my expectations... I couldn't have asked for two better attorneys to represent my case." - B.L.

"...I hired Gary because of all the good reviews on [Avvo.com] and [he] proved to be as good as his reviews , I was facing 20 yrs and he got me home detention for 6 month plus Probation , I would recommend him to anybody !!" J.M., Client, Facing Federal Drug Charges.

Mr. Bartish responded quickly to my emails and calls and he made the whole terrible experience go much better for me.

“I was arrested in Kent County (Grand Rapids) on a DUI charge...Gary got my DUI charge dismissed. Completely! No plea bargain, no reduced charges. Gary listened to me, investigated my case, and fought on my behalf. Gary understands DUI charges and knows how to defend against them. I cannot say enough about his DUI expertise, and the tremendous result obtained. I recommend Springstead Bartish & Borgula to anyone facing a DUI.” – a Client

Mr. Bartish is very personable, knowledgeable and always has your best interest in the forefront. He is a first-rate lawyer and person.

"I would highly recommend Springstead & Bartish to anyone in anyone in any legal situation…You can tell, It's not O.K. to lose! That is who I want to represent me when my life and family are on the line." - J.Z.

"Undeniably the best... [Mike] will go the extra mile to do the very best he can for any one of his clients." - M.G.

"A star in MI.. [Michael] is very passionate about his work and he talked from his heart when he made his defense; that is very hard to find a lawyer with this quality nowadays." - E.M.

"Best Possible Outcome! Michael ended up getting me the best possible outcome for my case and I would highly recommend him to anyone!" - T.A.

"Promptness, professionalism and winning results, all in one. Best attorney around." - E.K.

"Michael Bartish is the defense lawyer you want…Michael Bartish won a Not Guilty verdict in this case. I was fully acquitted. Michael Bartish is a VERY GOOD lawyer." - M.G.

"OWI Dismissed!...Gary [Springstead] is the best and he saved me a lot of money and was more than worth the initial expense! He saved me thousands of dollars by negotiating my offense down to a careless driving charge" Avvo.com, DUI Client, September 2014

"Michael is a top-notch attorney...In short, Michael absolutely nailed it, and I am so glad that I chose him for my case. I am thankful for his guidance during a difficult, stressful chapter of my life." Avvo.com, DUI Client, March 2014.

"[Kathy Springstead] was amazing." Avvo.com, DUI Client, July 2014.

Gary Springstead is the best Attorney in Grand Rapids! After my son got in trouble at the Electric Forest Festival, Gary guided him, advised him, and represented him in the best way possible. While it was a stressful process to go through, having Gary as our Attorney, gave us peace of mind. He is accessible, knowledgeable, personable and professional and ultimately got my son's case dismissed. Subsequently, my son felt comfortable enough to call Gary for advise on an unrelated issue...and of course Gary was wonderful once again! I highly recommend Gary Springstead if you are looking for a great Attorney! - A client

Exactly one year ago, my son attended the Electric Forest Festival. Out of thousands of attendees, he was picked out, arrested and charged with felonies! In desperation to find a great Attorney in Hart Michigan, as we lived in another state, we only had the internet to rely on. lucky for us we came across Gary Springstead! He was the first and only call we made, as we immediately felt comfortable with his expertise and was extremely pleased with his secretary. Gary is extremely knowledgeable, personal, reasonable and accessible. It was the best move we made! In the long run, Gary was able to get the charges to go away completely! Although we were very concerned for my son along the way, the outcome could not have been better! I highly recommend Gary if you are looking for an Attorney regarding the Electric Forest Festival! - Satisfied Client

Gary Springstead is an extremely hard-working lawyer. He represented me in an Electric Forest case and I recommend him over any other lawyer. I talked to many, and he took the time to talk to me and explain everything step-by-step as well as reassure me that he would make everything work out. He was by far the most knowledgeable, confident and trustworthy person who fought for me tirelessly. I am beyond thrilled with how he handled my case and the outcome, and so thankful that I made the best choice of hiring such a trustworthy lawyer. He made the process as smooth and as stress free as possible, offering help along the way at every point for every question and concern I had. I strongly recommend Gary Springstead as a lawyer. - Lauren

Gary Springstead was all around a very good choice for my defense. He promptly took my case with much confidence, and although being states away, he kept me informed with the process and truly showed compassion and care for the severity of issues I was facing. I would absolutely recommend him for any kind of defense, and specifically for festival related defense because it seemed to be his specialty. Thanks again to Gary! - Emily

From the time I made my first inquiry at springstead & Bartish, I was confident that Gary was the perfect fit for helping us with our sons legal matters that developed from the Electric Forest Festival. Although we live out of state, he was accessible and accommodating and provided us the oppotunity to handle parts of our case from afar. Gary is very knowledeable, attentive and clearly had my son's best interest in mind! We were extremely happy with the outcome of our case and would highly recommend Gary to anyone looking for an excellent attorney in Michigan! - Satisfied Client

This guy really knows what he is doing. With 15 years of experience in law, that is unsurprising. When I made the first phone call to his office to get a consultation, he dropped a lot of great points on how he could beat my case and why I should go with his firm. At first, they seemed too good to be true and I was suspicious of his points of defense, as I thought he was just trying to sell me on his service but he proved everything he said in the initial consultation as the case progressed. I urge you to at least give him a call for the consultation (particularly if your case is from Electric Forest or a similar event as I know personally that he has won many cases originated from there). He proved his brilliance when he wrote an unbelievably well-written motion to suppress. It was absolutely full of quote after quote, reference after reference. It honestly boggles my mind how he was able to to combine so many relevant sources into one paper. On top of all of his professional qualifications, he is an incredibly understanding person, which is a hard quality to find in most lawyers. He is in the business to help people with a second chance, not for the money. - Sam

At Electric Forest 2014 I was arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance. I got home Sunday night and called multiple lawyers hoping to find answers. Gary was not only the only lawyer to answer the phone he answered my call at 1am. He was very informative the whole time about the possible outcomes, the process of the case, and was extremely easy to reach compared to any lawyer I've had. In my case he told me that we had a really good chance and I decided I did not want to take a deal from the prosecutor after hearing what Gary had to say. He left the option up to me again informing me of the possible outcomes. After Gary worked with the prosecutors office to pull my outstanding warrant he coordinated a day to turn myself in. After waving the preliminary hearing Gary entered a motion to dismiss my case and the evidence against me because of multiple reasons explained within the motion. I was very impressed with the motion and after reading it I felt a lot better about my chances. A few days later Gary called me with amazing news. The prosecutor decided the based on his motion and his argument about the evidence against me that instead of preparing a response and continuing with the next hearing and leave it up to the judge, that he would DROP THE CHARGES against me!!! I am very happy and can't thank Gary Springstead enough!

From Day 1, Gary was honest with me about his opinion about my case. With his legal knowledge and courtroom experience, he reassured me that he would be doing everything in his power to make sure that my case was represented as best as possible. He eased my anxiety by clearly explaining to me my options and his recommendations. In the end, his hard work and diligence got my case dropped, and I could not be more thankful. Again, I highly recommend his skills and expertise, as well as experience practicing Michigan law.

Gary helped to take most of the stress from my electric forest situation and worked very hard to get me a deal to save my college scholarship along with my future. I would recommend Gary to anyone in the area in a stressful situation or to handle case arising from the electric forest festival.

I attended the Electric Forest music festival in Hart Michigan and unfortunately I was arrested for the possession of narcotics. I found him through a search engine along with many others. Mr. Springstead was the first to respond and had electric forest cases before. I would highly recommend him. My case was very complicated and he managed to get the best outcome possible for a very reasonable price. His knowledge of the judges and prosecutors in the area as well as his former electric forest experienced proved to be extremely useful. He always responded immediately when I had questions and he even moved my car once so I wouldn't get a parking ticket. If you have a case anywhere in this area and especially if you are unlucky enough to get in any trouble at the Electric Forest, Gary Springstead would be an excellent choice for representation.

I hired Gary regarding a charge I faced after an incident at Electric Forest. I liked that Gary was very straightforward and honest about what outcomes I could expect from the situation. He took the time to discuss the pros and cons of all my options and gave me his recommendations. Sometimes it was a bit difficult to get a hold of him quickly, but we always managed to coordinate a phone conference. My case was quite complicated, but in the end, the results were better than what I expected and, needless to say, the whole situation really taught me some important life lessons. I'm thankful to Gary and I would definitely recommend him.

Being a scholarship college athlete made my situation very hard to maneuver thru. Gary help me and my family thru it very well by keeping us informed and offering his advice on what we should do. At times he was hard to reach but he always got back to my parents or myself very quickly. He resolved my situation very quickly with something that i could live with. I would recommend to anybody facing troubles from the electric forest festival,

Former F.B.I. Agent, DC
Former Special Assistant U.S.
Attorney, VA
Presidential Mgmt. Fellow
Avvo Rated 10.0 Superb
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Criminal Defense
Wayne St. Law School, J.D.
University of Michigan, B.A.
Board of Directors, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Gary K.
Springstead

Former J.A.G. Attorney
Lt. Col. U.S. Army Reserves
Avvo Rated 10.0 Superb
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Criminal Defense
Univ. of Cincinnati College of Law,
J.D. (honors)
University of Notre Dame, B.A.
(cum laude)
Board of Directors, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Michael R.
Bartish

Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew G. Borgula — Matthew G. Borgula

Former Federal Prosecutor
Former Deputy Criminal Chief — U.S. Attorney’s Office
Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, E.D. Michigan
Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, N.D. Illinois
Avvo Rated 10.0 Superb
University of Michigan School of Law, J.D.
Northwestern University, B.A.

Lawyer Matthew Borgula | Top Attorney Criminal Defense

Attorney Heath M. Lynch — Heath M. Lynch

Former Federal Prosecutor,
U.S. Attorney’s Office – Western District of Michigan
Former Special Assistant U.S. Attorney,
Asset Forfeiture Specialist
Villanova School of Law, J.D. (honors)
Taylor University, B.A. (honors)

Criminal Defense Attorney Kathy M. Springstead — Kathy M. Springstead

Former F.B.I. Agent, DC
F.B.I. Director’s Award
U.S. Attorney’s Award
Avvo Rated 10.0 Superb
Top 100 Trial Lawyers-Criminal Defense
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
Boston University, Brussels,
Belgium, M.A.
Clemson University, B.A.

Lawyer Kathryn Springstead | Lawyer Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense Attorney Donald A. Davis — Donald A. Davis

Former U.S. Attorney, 2008-2012,
Western District of Michigan
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney,Grand Rapids, MI
Former President, Federal Bar Association, WDMI
Director’s Award, U.S. D.O.J.
Master of the Inns of Court
Western Michigan University, B.A., Magna Cum Laude
University of Michigan, J.D.

Lawyer Donald Davis | Featured Attorney White Collar Crime

WE WANT TO HELP YOU

AVOID CHARGES

By defending your constitutional rights
By cooperating with the investigation
By being a witness, as opposed to a defendant
By aggressively challenging the evidence pre-charge
Through pretrial diversions/ plea negotiations

WIN YOUR CASE

By attacking the evidence
By winning your case before it gets to trial
Presenting persuasive evidence to counter the charges
By exploiting defects in the charges
By forcing the prosecutor to “prove it” at trial
By presenting a winning defense at trial

GET A GREAT DEAL

By leveraging mistakes made by the police for a better result for you
Obtain a diversionary sentence or a delayed sentencing
Reduce the charges
Avoid additional charges
Avoid/ reduce jail time
Reduce fines/costs
Minimize probation
Mitigating any sentence
Earn sentence reductions

WIN YOUR APPEAL

By challenging legal mistakes made during your case
Fighting the denial of suppression motions
By challenging unlawful sentences
By challenging the sufficiency of the evidence to support your conviction
By challenging violations of your constitutional rights

Award-Winning Attorneys at Reasonable Rates

In addition to offering a free consultation initially, Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law offers affordable legal fees.

Free Case Evaluation

We listen and begin gathering the facts
Advise of possible charges
Identify possible defenses
Explain a range of outcomes
Explain the court process

Flat Fees*

Transparent, affordable flat fees
Legal fees are capped
No hidden costs
Easy to budget
*Available in most misdemeanors and certain felonies

Hourly Rates

Reasonable hourly rates
Detailed, transparent bills
Efficient use of attorney time
Reasonable retainers
Free estimates of total case costs

We also understand that not everybody plans on hiring an attorney and may not have money just sitting around in the event they need to hire an attorney.
For this reason, in addition to accepting cash and checks, we accept:

By accepting credit cards, our clients can hire us quickly over-the-phone and
pay off their legal costs on their own terms.

OUR AWARD-WINNING APPROACH

An Entire Law Firm Dedicated Almost Exclusively to Criminal Defense

Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorneys & Leading Grand Rapids DUI Attorneys

At Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, our Grand Rapids criminal defense attorneys & Grand Rapids DUI attorneys firmly believe that focusing almost exclusively on criminal defense makes us better at what we do—defending criminal & OWI charges in state and federal courts in Grand Rapids and throughout West Michigan. After all, most prosecutors practice in only one area of the law: criminal law. In order to level the playing field, our Grand Rapids criminal defense attorneys focus almost exclusively on criminal and DUI defense. DUI defense, being the most common crime, is our single largest practice area. By focusing on criminal defense and day-in and day-out, our attorneys have developed:

(L-R: Grand Rapids Criminal Defense Attorneys Mike Bartish, Matt Borgula, Kathy Springstead, and Gary Springstead)

An expertise in criminal & DUI laws and a wealth of experience.

This helps us master all the various aspects of a criminal case, any one of which could make a tremendous difference in our clients’ cases. When you hire Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, you hiring an entire law firm dedicated to criminal defense and can rest assured that we will bring our expertise and wealth of experience to bear in your case and that we are dedicated to trying to win your case or getting you the best possible result.

If you or somebody you know is facing a criminal investigation, state or federal criminal charges, or a DUI, we know that it can be a very difficult time for all involved. It may seem like a daunting process to take on the police and prosecutors to prove your innocence and win your case, or even to face the consequences if you feel you did something wrong.

In addition, you may be worried about:

losing your job
your reputation
jail
probation
losing your license
or any number of collateral consequences of having a criminal conviction
on your record

At Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, we understand. And when you hire us, we go to work immediately to protect you and to protect your future.

Grand Rapids criminal defense attorneys Michael R. Bartish, Kathy M. Springstead, and Gary K. Springstead — **Grand Rapids Super Lawyers for Criminal Law**
Michael Bartish (back row left)
Gary Springstead (back row center)

We take pride not only in helping our clients through these difficult times, but also in getting great results for our clients, whether it’s winning a case at trial, winning a motion or legal challenge to the evidence or criminal charges, or negotiating a satisfactory resolution of the case for our clients. By letting us put our experience and expertise to work on your case, you can have peace of mind that we are doing everything in our power to win your case or get the best possible result, all at a reasonable rate.

At Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, we relish fighting misdemeanors, like MIP’s, DUI’s and drug charges, as much as we do serious felonies and complex white collar crimes. Our Grand Rapids criminal defense attorneys are recognized as some of the best criminal defense lawyers in West Michigan, according to Super Lawyers magazine and AVVO.Attorneys Gary K. Springstead and Michael R. Bartish both received the prestigious designation of “Super Lawyers” in Criminal Law in 2014-2016, an honor bestowed on less than 5% of attorneys in the State of Michigan and only five other Grand Rapids criminal defense attorneys in 2015 (not including Rising Stars). Only one other law firm in Grand Rapids boasts two Super Lawyers in Criminal Law. In addition, all of our attorneys received AVVO’s Client Choice Award in 2015 and are rated “Superb” by AVVO. We believe these accolades are the direct result of our focus almost exclusively on criminal defense as well as our commitment to trying to find a way to win every case and getting our clients the best results possible.

COMMON CRIMES

Drunk Driving

Operating While Intoxicated
Operating While Visibly Impaired
OWI 3rd Offense (Felony)
Drugged Driving

"OWI dismissed!...Gary is the best and he saved me a lot of money and was more than worth the initial expense! He saved me thousands of dollars by negotiating my offense down to a careless driving charge... $180.00 fine and 3 points on my license with no criminal charges.   I will recommend Gary to anyone who I come across who may need a great lawyer!" D.K.D.

Drug Charges

Possession Charges (§ 7411)
Delivery/Manufacture
Possession with Intent to Distribute (PWID)
Conspiracy

"First of all our family would like to thank Gary Springstead for his brilliant representation regarding our child's dismissed double felony case…with Gary's expertise we were able to navigate our way through an expedited process with a successful outcome; "CASE DISMISSED!" E.F.

White Collar Crimes

Embezzlement
Wire Fraud
Bank Fraud
Ponzi Schemes

"Outstanding professional, tremendous personal qualities combined with highest professionalism and passion…I don't believe another attorney could have achieved a better outcome...My family and I are very thankful, for my family and friends have someone to turn to when things get rough." R.N.

Sex Crimes | CSC

Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Deg.
CSC 2nd degree
CSC 3rd degree
CSC 4th degree

"An attorney is like having insurance, you hope you'll never need it but when you do, you want the best there is. For my money Gary Springstead is the best there is...My situation had a very positive outcome. I hope that I will never need an attorney’s service again. But if I do, I won’t hesitate to hire Gary." T.J.

Violent Crimes

Assault/Battery
Domestic Violence
Felonious Assault
Attempted Murder/Murder

Mike represented me in a recent unfortunate circumstance that could have affected me, my family and career...he voiced disappointment that my case would come to arrest, and in his own words he claimed: 'I will make the prosecutor want to dismiss this case.' And Mike delivered. My case was dismissed." M.A.

Electric Forest Festival

MDMA charges
Ketamine charges
Marijuana
LSD / Mushroom charges

"At Electric Forest 2014 I was arrested and charged with delivery of a controlled substance… Gary entered a motion to dismiss my case and the evidence against me...A few days later Gary called me with amazing news. The prosecutor decided that based on his motion...that he would DROP THE CHARGES against me!!!" B.C.

Minor in Possession (MIP)

MIP at Ferris State University
MIP at Grand Valley State University
MIP Diversions
*Student Discounts*

Mike Bartish is an extremely caring and respectable individual, and I would hands down recommend to anyone, especially someone with an MIP charge who is debating if they need to hire a lawyer for their case. E.M.

Computer Crimes | Child Pornography

Possession or Distribution of Child Pornography
Manufacturing Child Pornography
Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
Innocent Images Prosecutions

WHERE WE PRACTICE

Our Criminal Lawyers Defend Criminal Cases Throughout Michigan
and Regularly Appear in Courts in:

Kent County (Greater Grand Rapids, Walker, Kentwood, Grandville)
Allegan County (Allegan)
Barry County (Hastings)
Berrien County (St. Joseph / Benton Harbor)
Ottawa County (Hudsonville, Holland, Grand Haven)
Muskegon County (Muskegon)
Oceana (Rothbury / Hart)
Mason (Ludington)
Mecosta (Big Rapids)
Newaygo (White cloud)
U.S. District Court (federal court), Kalamazoo
U.S. District Court (federal court), Grand Rapids

If you or someone you know is looking for a criminal defense attorney in
West Michigan, call now for a free consultation (616) 458-5500 or (231) 924-8700 or connect with us online.

SERVING ALL OF WEST MICHIGAN