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

133 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Chris | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

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.

Posted by Jesse | March 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent and AMAZING Attorney

I’m here to give anyone who is facing (VERY SERIOUS CHARGES from law enforcement) and/or (VERY SERIOUS CPS) involvement) an immediate call to attorney Heath Lynch!!!! He knows exactly what he is doing and all you need to do is to trust the process and he WILL DO A GREAT JOB FIGHTING FOR YOU and have ...the very serious yet absolutely ridiculous charges against you DROPPED!!!!! DO NOT TRY (I’m innocent it will be ok and work itself out) APPROACH, IT WILL NOT WORK!!!!!! CALL HEATH IMMEDIATELY!!!!!

Heath Lynch

Replied last March 24, 2024

Jesse, thank you for the kind words! I am very grateful for the result we achieved, and that you are back with your family. Best wishes!

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Professional review

When I found out that I was being criminally investigated for criminal sexual conduct in a health care setting, I Googled criminal defense lawyers, and found SBBL law. I called their number after hours and contacted a call robot. After leaving some basic information, the call ended, but just minutes ...later I received a call from Mr Lynch on his cell phone while he was driving, and he so impressed me with his Professionalism, experience and positive attitude that I retained him immediately. I felt very reassured and confident that I had hired the best lawyer possible for my defense. My Lynch gave me cell number and email and encouraged me to contact him whenever I felt I needed to. Mr Lynch’s assistant Sarah is amazing at facilitating professional communication and always being immediately responsive to emails. I meet with Mr Lynch once to explain the case and he explained fully how these investigations go and had a game plan to reach out to the investigating detectives , my employer and to have a conversation with the county prosecutor. It is very stressful to be investigated for a sex crime, but Mr Lynch I felt, navigated me through this tying time so well and I felt he could not have been more supportive. In the end, no charges were filed, and I truly feel Mr Lynch was a happy as I was. I fully appreciated his professional representation.

Posted by Ryan | September 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mr. Lynch led the way.

I hired Heath Lynch after receiving a letter informing me the Department of Justice planned to indict me of committing Fraud against the Federal Government. I believed prior, like I assume most of us do, that if I was innocent, had no criminal history, cooperated fully, and was completely honest if e...ver in such a situation matters would clear themselves up. When that does not happen it can become overwhelmingly confusing, I was confused to the point where simple unassociated matters confused me. Heath Lynch led me from responding to the initial indictment letter through an entire process that ended with my acquittal after a Federal Jury Trial. Heath Lynch's experience, communication, and overall work ethic led the way to justice. He told me he saw a path to acquittal before the trial begun. After closing arguments I believed in that path win or lose, I thought to myself. I could not think of a way in which I could have been represented in a better manner.

Heath Lynch

Replied last September 20, 2021

Ryan, thank you for the very kind review. As you now know, being investigated by the Federal government is one of the most stressful and intimidating experiences imaginable, particularly when you know you did nothing wrong. And when your efforts to clear your name prove unsuccessful and you are prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office, you often have little choice but to fight back. I appreciate you choosing us to fight with you and for you, and could not be happier that together, we won that fight. Best wishes as you move past this difficult chapter in your life. Thank you again for the kind words.

Posted by Angela | December 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent

Heath was excellent in every way! We hired him early on, as soon as allegations were made, in hopes of preventing charges from being filed. Heath went above and beyond. Walking us through the process and helping to ease the stress of a difficult situation. He was very knowledgeable and answered any q...uestions we had. We never had any doubts that he had our backs. In the end, charges were dropped and charges were never filed! I highly recommend Heath for any legal needs!!

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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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