Kathryn Maddox Springstead

We chose the Springstead Law Firm because of the fine reputation they had in the area. Our son had serious charges against him far from home. Kathy Springstead guided us through the legal process not letting us get to far ahead. In this uncertain time, she not only represented our son but comforted... us as parents as our anxieties rose. Navigating us through it all, investigating legal avenues and always communicating the risks and benefits. We had a very lengthy legal process and her legal expertise combined with a heart of gold gave us peace during a time of distress. We highly recommend her. She was able to negotiate a very good outcome that will give him a second chance at his life.

I was looking at possibly a second owi charge within the past 9yrs and the loss of my career and house were at stake. I first hired a lawyer out of panic and without doing my homework. After a couple court dates and him not returning my calls and texts until days later if at all. I started to worry i...f he even cared. When I finally talked to him he pretty much was saying to take the first plea. A plea I could have gotten on my own. I listened to my gut and decided to research the best lawyers around what was at stake was to important! I found Gary and Kathy Springstead and liked what I saw. The reviews I read about them were spot on. After hiring them it was like night and day between them and my previous attorney. All my questions were answered, all my calls and texts were returned. I actually felt reassured they were there to help me. Gave me a good peace of mind that I hadn't felt or had sense the arrest. After reviewing my case the police report and surveillance video. I was told by them I had a case worth fighting. We filed a motion for dismissal. They were able to find that the officer didn't conduct any of the test properly and the actual stop didn't have probable cause. Kathy ended up writing out in extreme detail a 28 page motion listing everything down to the second. Over 5 months from the time it occurred here I am. I took a plea to a very minor misomeanor just to surface the court to think they won something for doing their job incorrectly. But no jail no fines no probation and kept my CDL and all driving privileges! I couldn't be happier well worth every penny. Making that phone call to Gary and Kathy I know changed my life/future I would highly recommend them!!

If you are wondering wether or not to hire an attorney before you are even charged with a crime, you should! I was being questioned by a detective. The detective submitted his report to the prosecutor. Kathy immediately contacted the detective and the prosecutor to inform them that I was her client. ...I met with Kathy so that she could get more facts and then she spoke with the prosecutor and found out that there was not a case to even charge me with. I would not have been able to speak with the prosecutor myself. Kathy put our mind at ease from day one. She always kept us informed by phone calls, email, and text. Had this case gone any further, I knew that Kathy would have my back. Kathy was genuinely concerned for me. I would recommend her to anyone I know.

Kathryn and Gary took my case and I was looking at an OWI 2, because of an offense that happened to me 8 years ago. To give a little background during my first offense, I was 21 coming off a combat deployment with the U.S. Army and local cops (not fond of military) hauled me away for sleeping off a n...ight of drinking in my truck with the heat on, in the dead of winter in a parking lot. I had over 50 people vouch for my character but I hired a terrible lawyer and ended up with an impaired driving. Since in Michigan a new law was passed that doesn't clear your record of any alcohol related offense anymore, I was looking at an OWI 2, which are some pretty serious charges. I felt I was wrongly charged and being taken advantage of. I did a little research and found the Springstead law firm in Fremont. After going in for a consultation I was sold as soon as Gary gave me his outlook on my case. Once the process began, Gary's wife (Kathy Springstead) was with me through the whole process. She kept me well informed and relatively stress-free. Once the hearings began, Kathy and Gary did their homework and made the prosecution look like fools, which was justly so. The end result was a civil fraction with no points on my license. Considering I drive company vehicles for my work, I was extremely pleased! Now I'm able to work, learn from my mistakes, and not have to sacrifice my career for offenses charged by an officer clearly having a bad night, looking to smear the driving record of anyone driving his way.

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.