Gary Springstead Criminal Defense Attorney

Gary K. Springstead

Criminal Defense Attorney | Partner
231-924-8700
gary@sbbllaw.com

G A R Y K. S P R I N G S T E A D

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.   

Gary Springstead Criminal Defense Attorney

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Michigan

  • US District Court, Western District of Michigan

  • US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

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

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 bindover 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.

Education

  • Wayne State University Law School, JD 

  • University of Michigan, BA (with distinction)

Awards

  • Super Lawyer for Criminal Law, Super Lawyers Magazine 

  • Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating

Practice Specialties

Gary is a lead partner in the following practice areas:

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