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 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

High BAC DUI

Heath was tremendous in helping me through a very difficult time. I am not sure why or how, but I made a very stupid decision one night. I contacted Heath right away and he helped explain my options and was very easy to talk to. He heard my story and laid out what he thought we should do. He ended up... getting my charges dropped down to Driving while visually impaired with no probation. A huge win for me. I am very thankful for Heath and his team and what they did for me and would definitely recommend him to anyone else in a similar situation.

Posted by anonymous | June 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI Attorney Avoided Felon Charges

I could not have asked for a better DUI attorney. Looked around for lawyers specific to my charges and am I glad I went with Heath. Other law firms in the area wanted me to plead guilty from the get-go in the same 2min phone call I inquired about their office. Heath was very thorough and professional...; he made sure to get all the facts and never made me feel less-than for having made a mistake that could have cost me so much more. My case turned out to be more than the initial charges and I was facing multiple felonies until Heath's expertise and willingness to go above brought them back down to misdemeanors. The entire firm has great communication whether I was texting Heath or emailing his assistants, I received prompt/reasonable responses and I felt like a priority despite him being a busy man. My life is next-to normal now and I was able to avoid any jail time. Heath does not make promises but he does deliver.

Posted by Dennis | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

If you're in need of legal help look no further. Heath is the best!

I was facing a felony CCW and a super drunk DUI charge. I was very nervous about this case and immediately after consulting with heath I felt much better. I told Heath I didn't want a felony on my record and I didn't want to spend time in jail and he did exactly that. He was able to get my felony dro...pped to a misdemeanor possession of a firearm while intoxicated, a charge meant for someone who has a concealed carry permit which i did not have. Heath didn't have much time to work on my case but that did not matter, he was very knowledgeable of all aspects of my case and explained them in ways that I could understand as well. I was never nervous going into my court dates because of him, I remember the judge even saying "you are in good hands with Mr. Lynch". Heath did a great job of communicating with me and checked in on me often throughout the whole process, I never had a problem getting ahold of him and whenever I had a question he was able to answer it almost immediately. He was a little more expensive than some of the other lawyers I consulted with but I could tell right away he was willing to go above and beyond for me. I believe he could have gotten the CCW charge dismissed if we tried but I am not a high stakes gambler and the plea deal he was able to work out was good enough for me. I will definitely be recommending anyone that I know that needs legal help to Mr. Lynch as this whole process couldn't have gone better without him.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Successful First DUI Charge Dismissal

I hired Heath Lynch after consulting with 4 other attorneys about my first DUI charge. His expectations during our initial consultation proved true through out the duration of my case. He made no promises, but clearly stated the order of events that my case would take. We held 3-4 follow up meetings... (he was graciously flexible when I was unable to meet in-person, we also opted for phone conferences). He was willing to listen to any questions or suggestions I had about my case, and stood by his approaches with clear understanding of the law and the probable behaviors of the prosecuting attorney, but was also suggested alternative notions and re-appeals, based on the unique variables of my case. He was persistent when contacting the witness on my police report. Chastity and Mackenzie, the legal assistants at SBBL, were extremely thorough with explanation of what was needed from me through the duration of the case. They sent digital copies of any court paper work in a timely manner. They are efficient and thorough! Thank you, Heath, Chastity, Mackenzie, and Rachel!

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hire Heath - Compotent and Confident

I found myself in trouble with the law for the first time in my life when I was charged with a OWI after attending a special occasion with my husband. It was a wrong time/wrong place situation and I was facing a possible weekend in jail. Heath did a great job of preparing me before I went in front ...of the Judge and spoke to my character and life as a law-abiding citizen prior to this charge. This notoriously tough Judge decided against a weekend in jail for me and I was able to walk away with just fines and probation - all thanks to Heath and the work he put into my case! You would be making a great decision if you hire him for your lawyer.

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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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