Michael R. Bartish

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Michael R. Bartish
2011, 2009 Rising Star - Super Lawyer Magazine. Specializing in State and Federal Criminal Defense.
5.0 star rating
Thank you, Michael! I would recommend you to everyone!
- Beth, a Family client
5.0 star rating
Mike Bartish never gave up on my case...
- Vanessa, a Criminal Defense client

Overview

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Springstead & Bartish Law, PLLC
    27 West Main Street
    Fremont, MI 49412
    Office: 616-560-8438
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  • Springstead & Bartish Law, PLLC
    15 Ionia, Suite 520
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503
    Office: 616-560-8438
    Fax: 616-456-6007
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I have practiced criminal law almost exclusively since I graduated from law school in 1998. I began my legal career as a commissioned officer in the United... more

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5 star rating

“Thank you, Michael! I would recommend you to everyone!”

Posted by: Beth, 11 months ago.

Client Review: My husband & I opened our home to foster children. There was an accident in the home with our foster daughter. The birthmom, police & our licensing... more
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“Mike Bartish never gave up on my case...”

Posted by: Vanessa, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Mr. Bartish was appointed to represent my husband in federal court when he was arrested for distribution of crack after he was set up by a snitch.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

15 endorsements


Cathryn A. McGinn

Mike Bartish recently provided legal defense services to a family member of mine. Mike was recommended to me by a partner in a major law firm in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Cathryn McGinn , Wheaton (IL), 11 days ago
Jon Martin Pettis

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jon Pettis , San Diego (CA), About 1 month ago
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Résumé

 

License

14 years since Michael R. Bartish was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Michigan Active And In Good Standing 2003 04/29/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Springstead & Bartish Law, PLLC 2011–present
Senior Defense Counsel - Army Reserves at United States Army & Army Reserve 2007–present
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army Military Law Officer Advance Course 2007
Judge Advocate General's School, U.S. Army Military Law Officer Basic Course 1999
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Rising Star Super Lawyers Magazine 2012
Rising Star Super Lawyers Magazine 2011
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member National College of DUI Defense 2012-present
Council Member State Bar of Michigan, Litigation Section 2009-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 7
Answers: 16 Legal Answers
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5 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
3 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Raogo Ouedraogo leaves jail after judge acquits him in Saranac man's 2007 disappearance Grand Rapids Press 2011
Spotlight on Attorney - Michael R. Bartish CDAM Newsletter 2007

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Military and Criminal Law as a Practice University of Notre Dame College of Law Practice Tracks Program 2011
Defending UCMJ Sex Crimes U.S. Army Trial Defese Service Great Lakes Regional Conference 2010
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