Kathryn Maddox Springstead

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Kathryn Maddox Springstead

also known as Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, P.L.L.C., Serious Criminal Defense

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fremont, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

28A W. Main Street, Fremont, MI

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About Kathryn

Biography

Former F.B.I. Special Agent | Avvo 10.0 - Avvo's Client's Choice Award | Top 100 Trial Lawyer, 2015

Former F.B.I. Special Agent | Avvo 10.0 - Avvo Client's Choice Award | Top 100 Trial Lawyer

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2018 2016 2015
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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 14 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2011

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, PLLC

28A W. Main Street, Fremont, MI, 49412-1182

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Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, P.L.L.C.

15 Ionia Ave., S.W. #520, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Kathryn Maddox Springstead's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Briana | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Kathy was amazing!

I was charged with No Insurance and a Possession of Marijuana in Mecosta County while attending the Wheatland Music festival this past year. I found the Springstead-Bartish firm here on Avvo, and I was extremely satisfied with what Kathy did for me right from the beginning. She really took the time t...o understand my situation, the exact details of the day of my arrest, and went above and beyond to find anything to help my defense. She looked into the laws of being pulled over for no insurance, requested the dash cam videos from the police car (which unfortunately did not exist), etc. and told me exactly what would happen every step of the way. Even when technicalities didn't work to my advantage, she didn't just try and cut a prosecution deal. We got written testimony to take to the prosecutor that would prove I was unaware of the marijuana in the car, and it was in fact, not "in my possession"; otherwise Kathy was prepared to take my case to trial. Fortunately, the prosecutor accepted the testimony in my favor and dropped the possession charge before we had to go to trial. Unfortunately, I did in fact borrow a vehicle that was not properly insured (not to my knowledge at the time), and I was convicted of that crime. My sentence was only to pay fines and costs, which were almost entirely covered by my bond; a drop in the bucket, considering the circumstances. I could be on probation, have a drug charge on my record, and be paying a LOT more than I did. On a bit of a side note, I would also like to mention how Kathy seemed to have a great rapport with all of the court staff: from the prosecutor, to the probation department, to the clerks, and even the judge. (Something that is EXTREMELY important in any case.) I would, have, and will continue to highly recommend Kathy and the entire Springstead-Bartish firm for anyone in need of defense. Kathy and her team did wonderful things for me, and I am convinced that they will continue to help many more like me in the future. The level of commitment and the effort put forward in my case ultimately led to getting my charges dropped, and I cannot express my gratitude enough. Thank you, again, Kathy. I appreciate everything you've done.

Posted by Kristy | February 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Couldn't ask for a better lawyer

We originally selected this firm based on the reviews for the 2 main partners. Kathy was assigned to our son’s case and we couldn’t be happier! We just can’t say enough nice things about Kathy. She believed in our son and worked/fought hard for him throughout the entire process. Kathy is not a la...wyer that will just tell you what you want to hear, or push things along for additional billings. She’s fair, honest and direct about what is going on, what your options are and what she can do for you. Kathy was always available and very responsive to emails and phone calls. We were never left wondering about what was going on, what the status of anything was, etc. Given the charges our son was initially facing, the outcome of his case is far better than what we feared it would be when we started out. Kathy is most definitely someone that has your back and we would recommend her to anyone!

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Assault & Battery, Oceana County

After being charged with assault & battery in Oceana County, I researched many attorneys before deciding to hire the Springstead Bartish & Borgula firm. Based on the reviews and outcomes of many clients, I knew that they would be the right fit for me. Kathy was clear and consistent with her communi...cation from day one. She was successful in getting the charges dropped and my case dismissed. It was exactly the outcome I was hoping for and she made it happen!

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Misdemeanor

I was pulled over and gaven a ticket for having no insurance on my vehicle, I thought that my insurance was up to date and was in the process of switching to a different insurance company, so getting this ticket was very frustrating. Having no insurance on your vehicle is a misdemeanor. This would b...e my first blemish on my record. Instead of going through the court system and getting a court appointed laywer that could care less about my situation I called Springstead & Bartish law. I had heard of them through a friend that had ran into a difficult situation. Kathy Springstead handled my case, she was quick and effective. She was able to get rid of my misdemeanor and it would have been hundreds of dollars in fines. I ended up having to pay a 25 dollar fine and that was it. Kathy helped me out tremendously, she kept me informed which gave me peace of mind and I appreciated how hard she worked for me.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense

A+

I can't say enough about Spingstead & Bartish. Kathy and Gary worked diligently to reduce my misdemeanor crime to a simple civil infraction. I am very pleased with the outcome. Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a good lawyer! Thanks again Kathy & Gary!

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Kathryn Maddox Springstead's Lawyer Endorsements

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Heath Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kathy is an outstanding litigator whose work I was introduced to when I served as a Federal prosecutor. She has a unique ability to spot issues and craft persuasive arguments. She also is highly dedicated to her clients, a responsive and compassionate advocate."

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Britt Cobb

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Borgula

Appeals lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. As a federal prosecutor for many years, I know Kathy Springstead to be superior appellate attorney. She is a smart, well-respected advocate and writer, who has a knack for finding issues that other attorneys have overlooked. I would not hesitate to recommend Kathy Springstead to anyone seeking representation that involves complex legal issues or wishing to challenge any trial court ruling."

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Peter Iocona

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathryn is a highly-effective attorney and an asset to her clients and to the entire legal community."

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Marlo Cordero

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you are in need of a great criminal defense attorney in Western Michigan, you should definitely contact Ms. Springstead of Springstead and Bartish Law."

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Ryan McNally

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is an asset to her clients and to the entire legal community."

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Erin Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am happy to endorse Kathryn! She is wonderful to work with while at the same time effectively representing her client's interests. She is knowledgeable and very professional."

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Larry Willey

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Julie Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is very dedicated to helping her clients. She will not stop until she is confident that she has all of the facts and knows all of the law that can help her clients! You would be well served to hire Kathy and will be impressed at the level of service you receive."

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Jennifer Puplava

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is an intelligent, tenacious and dedicated lawyer who gets the job done for her clients. I would feel comfortable referring any of my clients to her for legal help."

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Michael Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is bright and possesses great analytical skills. Kathy is dedicated. You cannot go wrong putting your life in her hands."

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Peter VanGelderen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with Kathryn Springstead on a few complex criminal matters. Her insights, knowledge, and analysis of complex legal issues significantly assisted the defense as we prepared for trial. I have no doubt that her individual clients will received the same dedicated and passionate attention."

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Michael Bartish

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Kathy is a tremendous lawyer. She is a tenacious investigator and a meticulous appellant attorney. She has personally assisted me in numerous cases and has written briefs for me that have won cases. Most importantly, Kathy cares about her clients. I have witnessed Kathy take a personal interest in case after case on which she has worked. You have to take a personal interest in your client's case to be an effective criminal defense attorney. Kathy does that and more. She does not simply look at the surface of the issue or the client. She digs deed into the issues and does not let up until she finds the answer. Kathy has a incredible knowledge of the law and can convey that knowledge better than anyone I know. She is an incredible asset to the firm. We and our client's our lucky to have her on our team."

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Helen Nieuwenhuis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kathryn's work is excellent. She worked on a case several years ago with me, and she is everything you would want when hiring an attorney. Simply put, her work is superior. If I were in trouble, I would be calling her to hire. I heartily recommend her! Helen Nieuwenhuis"

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Gary Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kathy is an amazing attorney. She is such a terrific asset to Springstead & Bartish Law. We are lucky to have such an accomplished attorney dedicated to helping our clients. She is incisive, intelligent, dedicated, empathetic, and a terrific writer. In addition, she brings a real practical view of criminal investigations to the table, based on her previous experience as an F.B.I. Agent. Trust me, you want Kathy working for you on your case. She is a tremendous attorney."

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Heath Lynch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Britt Cobb

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Davis

White collar crime lawyer

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Rachel Frank

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Borgula

White collar crime lawyer

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Marlo Cordero

DUI and DWI lawyer

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John Adair

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James VandeWyngearde

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Ryan McNally

Real estate lawyer

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Jacqueline Romer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lee Zavatsky

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Iocona

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Erin Fisher

Criminal defense lawyer

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Keeley Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Blanchard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Beth Mier

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Brian Lennon

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Superb, Top Attorney Criminal Defense, Avvo

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Superb, Top Attorney Criminal Defense, Avvo

2004

National Intelligence Meritorious Unit Citation, Director of Central Intelligence

2004

Award for Public Service, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Virginia

2003

Director's Award for Outstanding Investigation, Federal Bureau of Investigation

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney at Law, Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, P.L.L.C.

2008 - 2012

Owner, Trial Consultants LLC

2001 - 2005

Special Agent, Federal Bureau Of Investigation

Associations

2014 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

Member

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

Newaygo County Bar Association

Secretary

2011 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2011 - Present

Oceana County Bar Association

Secretary

2001 - Present

FBI Agent's Association

Member

2000 - Present

Georgetown University Law School Alumni Association

Member

1998 - 1999

Georgetown University Law School

Immigration Law Journal

Sample of Legal Cases

Redacted v. DHS

Circuit Court reverses DHS decision and Michigan Court of Appeals denies DHS leave to appeal.

United States v. Redacted

Sentence vacated and remanded for resentencing.

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Education

2000

Georgetown University

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Boston University

MA - Masters

1992

Clemson University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Guest Speaker

Rotary, Oceana County

Publications

1998

Immigration Law Journal Georgetown University Law School

Languages

French

Activity

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