Gary K. Springstead

Gary K. Springstead is one of the leading criminal attorneys in Grand Rapids and Fremont. As a trial attorney he has developed a busy practice in state and federal courts in Muskegon, Grand Rapids, White Cloud, Hart, Ludington, and Big Rapids. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Springstead was an F.B.I. Special Agent for approximately five years, investigating and assisting in the prosecution of a broad range of federal crimes from sophisticated white collar crimes to violent crimes, terrorism and national security matters. This included investigating numerous high-profile cases in the United States and abroad. Mr. Springstead’s criminal practice is split fairly evenly between federal criminal cases in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and state criminal cases in Kent, Muskegon, Mason, Mecosta, Oceana, Ottawa, and Newaygo counties. In federal court, Mr. Springstead represents people charged with a variety of violent and white collar crimes, including: Bank, Wire and Mail Fraud Bank Robbery Bribery and Kickback Schemes Drug Charges and Drug Conspiracies Embezzlement Federal Gun/Explosive Charges Grand Jury Matters Identity Theft Illegal Reentry Immigration Violations Possession/Distribution of Child Pornography Mr. Springstead has had many successes in federal court in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Michigan, including: Excluding evidence Getting charges reduced to less serious charges Avoiding charges altogether Receiving downward departures or variances Achieving reversal on appeal Winning a “not guilty” verdict on all counts in a high-profile white-collar crime trial Mr. Springstead’s experience as an F.B.I. agent and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney has been particularly useful in defending federal criminal cases. In state court, Mr. Springstead handles serious felonies as well as misdemeanors. His successes include not guilty verdicts at trial, directed verdicts of acquittal, denial of bindover at prelimi

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

White Collar Crime

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

• Federal Criminal Defense
• Federal Drug Charges
• Federal Gun Charges
• Federal Wire Fraud
• Federal Bank Fraud

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Michigan

Since 1999

6th Circuit

Since 2006

Member

Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys

2014 - Current

Member, Board of Directors

Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan

2011 - Current

Member

National College of DUI Defense

2011 - Current

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2005 - Current

Wayne State University Law School

J.D. (1998)

1995 - 1998

Honors: Boaz-Siegel Award, Labor Law Moot Court, Semi-Finalist

Activities: Moot Court Journal of Law & Society

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

J.D. (1995) | Political Science

1993 - 1995

Honors: Graduated with Distinction

Kalamazoo College

B.A. | Political Science

1991 - 1993

Honors: NCAA Division III Men's Tennis National Champions, 1992, 1993

Activities: Men's Tennis

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyer

2017

Super Lawyers for Criminal Law

Client's Choice Award

Avvo

2017

State Bar of Michigan  # P59726

Member

Current