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

sbbllaw.com/

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

133 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 30 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Jake | January 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

worth every penny

i had an assault case pending and part of my bond was to get an alcohol tether or remote breath test set up. i could not get any help from the probation department or the person i was suppose to contact originally. after talking with a few different attorneys i spoke to heath told him the details of ...my case and what i was looking for. he told me what he thought he could do and past cases he had similar to mine. Heath was at the probation office within an hour of me hiring him and my appointment to get the remote breath test set up was set for 2 hours later. he also reached out to the alleged victim who had just moved into my house and worked out a way for him to go stay somewhere else while the case went on since we had a no contact order, if he didnt do this i wouldnt have been able to stay at my own home. The alleged victim also didnt want to press charges and regretted calling the police in the first place. i was fully prepared to go to trial and felt confident with heath on my side doing so. However at the pretrial conference he laid out the facts of the case and talked the prosecutor into dropping all charges. I could not have been more pleased with my decision to hire heath. if your looking for someone to go to bat for you right away...Heath

Posted by Holly | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Lynch

Mr. Lynch was a phenomenal lawyer in helping resolve a misdemeanor case of mine. Him and his entire team was on top of everything at every second of the case. He listened to what I had to say and made sure that I was not alone and comfortable through the entire process, which ended with a dismissal o...f my case entirely. I would highly recommend Mr. Heath Lynch and his entire team to others in need of a lawyer. Im grateful and overall very satisfied with the turnout in the end.

Posted by Ellie | September 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Thank you to Attorney Heath

Highly Satisfied with my experience. Attorney Heath was a through professional. He Achieved it. I would recomend Attorney Heath to anyone needing a Criminal Defense or Federal. Thank you SOOOOOOO MUCH for saving me from jail time, Your the best, Thank You for working hard and fast.

Posted by Amanda | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great attorney, Great outcome

I have been dealing with federal charges and the possibility of a very lengthy prison sentence for almost a year. I contacted Heath and he was very knowledgeable and proactive. Throughout my case Heath was always in contact with me and I never felt like I was rushed or that he had other things that w...ere more important. Heath always took his time to explain the process and is a very genuine person. Thankfully, I was sentenced to probation. I’m very grateful for Heath’s expertise and I highly recommended him!

Heath Lynch

Replied last September 03, 2019

It has been a real pleasure helping you through this situation. Every criminal case is serious, but Federal charges can feel particularly intimidating and this case was no exception. Thank you for entrusting us with this matter, and I wish you the best as you complete your term of probation. I am very grateful and proud that we were able to help you avoid prison time. Take care.

Posted by Michael | January 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great defense attorney

I was in a case where it looked like I was in great trouble. I met Heath on my first court date. Which I found he was my court appointed attorney. He made me feel better about the situation and explained what will happen in the next months to come. During our case his experience in his field showed t...remendously. Not once did I feel like he didn't care about my situation. Before I knew everything just came into play and working in my favor. I followed Heath's recommendations and kept following. I honestly believe and feel that Heath did so much for me behind closed doors. At the end of the case I got the best plea deal, and got the best outcome I could've asked for. Heath did a tremendous job with my case and I honestly believe he did all he could to help me.

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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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