Heath Michael Lynch

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Heath Michael Lynch

also known as Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch, PLLC (SBBL Law)

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Federal crime Lawyer at Grand Rapids, MI
Practice Areas: Federal Crime, Sex Crime, White Collar Crime ... +2 more

60 Monroe Center St NW #500, Grand Rapids, MI

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About Heath

Biography

Former Federal prosecutor and aggressive, experienced trial attorney - now defends the accused

Former Federal prosecutor helps clients being investigated for and/or charged with Federal crimes

Former Federal Prosecutor / America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys / The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 / Client's Choice Award

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 30%

18 years

30%
Sex Crime 30%

30%
White Collar Crime 20%

18 years

20%
Criminal Defense 10%

18 years | 500 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2023 2022
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+ 5

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 9 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2017

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 20 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2006

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2005

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, PLLC

60 Monroe Center St NW #500, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

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Law Offices of Heath Michael Lynch

28 W. Main Street, Fremont, MI, 49412

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Heath Michael Lynch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

136 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 136 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Best defense ever

I just wanted to thank Heath and his paralegal, Sarah, from the bottom of my heart. They guided me through what I would consider the scariest situation I’ve ever dealt with. A little background on me: I work in the healthcare field and earned my doctorate in a specialized area of medicine that I abso...lutely love. I am also a mother of (almost) 3 young children, married to a Navy veteran and have a wonderful mom who is well known in our community. I had a lot to lose when I was randomly charged with two felonies. I am truly a law abiding citizen, who has never been in trouble in my entire life. The police force is highly respected in our family, especially with my father-in-law holding a high position in the force for the majority of his life. This whole situation has opened my eyes to our justice system, our local police department, and now truly understanding that perfectly innocent people can get caught up in situations that just aren’t what they seem. We had recently lost a baby and were going through our first round of IVF when this situation started. A detective showed up at my house one day to ask a few questions, he was kind and thanked me for being, in his words, “brutally honest.” I met with him a second time, and again he was kind, and I remember being so thankful that he could see who I was as a person, rather than some kind of criminal trying to get away with something. Joke’s on me though, I ended up reading that completely wrong. Unfortunately, this ended up being the same Detective that charged me with both felonies. I was absolutely shocked and terrified. By God‘s miracle, I also found out I was pregnant at this same time. What a weird range of emotions during this time… With so much to lose, I knew I needed someone that was the best, someone who could see past the situation and understand what the truth was. This is when I hired Heath. That was the best decision I’ve made in my life. I’m sure I was not his dream client… A hormonal woman with a high risk pregnancy and a severe anxiety disorder, in a really weird, complex situation, LOL. Despite all of this, Heath treated me with the utmost respect from the moment I met him. At no point did he make me feel stupid or like the criminal that the police officer was making me out to be. Heath & Sarah fought for me this entire case. Not only that, but I felt that Heath protected me in a way I will thank him for the rest of my life. He protected my peace…my mental health…and by doing that he protected our miracle baby that we had we had fought for, for so long. Say what you want about attorneys, but that is powerful proof of who Heath is and how he fights for his clients. Through all of the sleepless nights, panic attacks, and counseling sessions that occurred during this time- Heath kept me hopeful and (cautiously) optimistic about the outcome of my case. The best part of my story is he was able to get both of the felony charges dismissed. I have never been more thankful in my life. Heath & Sarah- thank you from the bottom of my heart. I know I’ve thanked you a million times but I feel this one is the most important so people can know who to turn to when they need an excellent defense team. I will never forget what you did for me. As we prepare for the birth of our little girl, my husband & I are no longer scared and anxious because of what you did for me. You guys are the best.

Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Heath will fight for you. Acquittal of all charges.

When I first learned I was being investigated I contacted SBBL because of their location in proximity to the courthouse to save on travel costs thinking it would not amount to anything serious. However, I actually lucked into having the representation of one of the best attorneys available. I never i...magined it would take almost 2 years to resolve. Heath and Sarah were up for the challenge. The prosecutors office wanted to make an example of my case so they stubbornly pushed all the way to trial even though their case was weak at best from the get-go. The bloodthirsty prosecuting attorney, who literally wears snakeskin shoes in the courtroom, resorted to questionable tactics including having the responding officer "away on vacation" the week of the trial, missing 911 call recordings, and even omitting a page from a medical exam in cahoots with the state medical examiner. Heath called her out on all of it and helped the jury to realize what was happening. The lack of understanding and respect for the law on behalf of the prosecutors office is a real disservice to the public resulting in wasted time and resources that could be used pursuing actual criminals. Everything you read about Heath here is true. He will do what he can to prevent charges and he is also always ready to go the distance. He has good rapport with the court personnel and police which goes a long way. Believe him when he says he will fight for you. You also get Sarah as part of this dynamic duo. She is Heath's eyes and ears in the courtroom and does a lion's share of the preparation behind the scenes. From the beginning Heath's entire team from Sarah to their assistants and even office personnel make you feel welcome, heard, and supported like they are genuinely in your corner. As the old saying goes, if you are guilty you need an attorney, and if you are not guilty you REALLY need an attorney, Heath Lynch.

Posted by Allyson | June 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney

If you’re still searching for the best. Stop looking, you found Heath!

Our lawyer, Heath Lynch, along with his team, including Sarah Sheridan-Lynch, Alex, and Makayla, was always readily available to address our inquiries and concerns. This made us feel at ease throughout the legal process. Heath’s extensive knowledge of the law and unwavering determination in defending... my son’s case resulted in a full acquittal. This was a very difficult case, with no evidence from the prosecution and the refusal to let our evidence in. Despite all these challenges, Heath and Sarah treated us as a family, not just as a case number. Our entire family highly recommend SBBL Law Firm.

Posted by Vishal | February 16, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Amazing team

Heath is a phenomenal lawyer and his team is amazing . Sarah, Jacob and Clint are great professionals and they know their work very well, Heath was able to get an outright dismissal in our case and able to secure it quickly, We are extremely grateful to them all, All the best

Posted by Chris | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Forever grateful to Heath and Sarah. Acquittal on all charges.

A family member was facing serious CSC charges that came with a penalty of up to 45 years in prison after some false accusations were made. The case lasted a little over three years, went to the Court of Appeals twice, and through 7 different attorneys before hiring Heath Lynch and his paralegal, Sa...rah Lynch. From the first conversation with Heath, I knew he was the one I trusted to represent a loved one. The details of this case were unique, and Heath and Sarah went above and beyond to familiarize themselves with all aspects of the case. Once Heath was hired, forward progress was finally made, and the case was over after a couple of short months. The matter went to a jury trial that lasted 3 longs days and resulted in an ACQUITTAL ON ALL CHARGES after a short jury deliberation. Our family can never repay Heath and Sarah for what they were able to do for us. Heath is an expert in his line of work, and from our experience, the best attorney you could possibly retain! By the end of the case, Heath and Sarah felt like friends. There are no words to express my gratitude to Heath, Sarah, and the entire team at SBBL Law.

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Heath Michael Lynch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Bartish

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Heath Lynch personnaly and professionally for over 10 years. As a criminal defense attorney, I acted as opposing counsel on numerous cases that Heath handled as an Assistant United States Attorney. Heath was always thorough, prepared, and formidable as opponent. He was also always fair and honest. When he decided to leave the United States attorneys office to pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney, myself and my partners knew that we wanted him to join our firm. Perio when he decided to leave the United States attorneys office to pursue a career as a criminal defense attorney, myself and my partners knew that we wanted him to join our firm. Heath now uses those same qualities that made him such a formidable Assistant United States Attorney to help people who find themselves in terrible situations."

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Michael Hills

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Lynch is an outstanding lawyer. He always has a command of the facts and law of the case. He is very talented inside, as well as outside, of the courtroom. He is very persuasive with juries, judges and opposing counsel. I have no trouble highly endorsing Mr. Lynch."

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Kathryn Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Lynch is an accomplished, dedicated, and skilled attorney whose abilities are an asset to his clients and to our firm. I heartily endorse this attorney."

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Peter VanGelderen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Heath on criminal cases when he was with the United States Attorney's Office. He was always professional, thorough, and prepared in his representation. I have no doubt the skills he demonstrated in the cases I've had with him will translate to his representation of clients as a criminal defense attorney."

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Matthew Borgula

Criminal defense lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Heath is a former federal prosecutor now in private practice. I highly endorse his for any criminal case."

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Gary Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Prior to joining our law firm, I had many cases against Heath Lynch in his role as a federal prosecutor. Heath always struck me as well prepared, smart, great in court, and very personable. He also has an outstanding reputation in the legal community among the defense bar and the judges. We know he will be a tremendous asset to our firm and, more importantly, to his clients. We are fortunate to have such a talented lawyer join our firm and I would highly recommend him to anybody in need of great representation."

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Mikayla Hamilton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Laura Helderop

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tessa Muir

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bartish

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathryn Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Davis

Federal crime lawyer

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Justin Presant

Government lawyer

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John Karafa

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Hills

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter VanGelderen

Federal crime lawyer

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LaRissa Hollingsworth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Britt Cobb

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Howard

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Borgula

Criminal defense lawyer

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Gary Springstead

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Member, America's Top 100 Attorneys

2018

Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Outstanding Prosecutive Skills, U.S. Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation

2014

Outstanding Service to the Western District of Michigan, U.S. Department of Justice

2014

Outstanding Assistance and Support in Criminal Investigation, U.S. Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, PLLC

2008 - 2017

Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office - W.D. Mich.

2006 - 2008

Associate Attorney, Drinker Biddle & Reath

2005 - 2006

Associate Attorney, Reed Smith

Associations

2018 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Pennsylvania Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association (Western District of Michigan chapter)

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Mackenzie

Acquittal - all charges

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Education

2005

Villanova University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Taylor University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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