Effective, skilled representation when you need it most
Have you ever heard the phrase, “Let’s not make a federal case out of this…”? At Springstead & Bartish Law, PLLC, we know there is good reason to avoid being the subject or target of a federal criminal investigation or prosecution: the federal criminal justice system takes a toll on those under investigation, meting out severe punishment for those found guilty of violating the law, often much higher than in the state criminal justice system.
Attorneys who listen
If you or a family member are the subject of a federal criminal investigation or prosecution, it is imperative that you hire a criminal defense attorney who has the experience to successfully navigate what can be daunting process. At Springstead & Bartish Law, we begin each case by listening carefully to our clients. This may sound trite, but experience has shown that few know the facts and circumstances of the case better than our clients. Listening also allows us to clearly define our client’s expectations and then use our knowledge and experience to tailor an effective defense to facts and circumstances of our client’s case.
The experience and knowledge to make a difference
We are among the most experienced Grand Rapids criminal defense law firms. Our attorneys at Springstead & Bartish Law not only have years of experience representing clients in federal court, but also draw upon their years of as a former active-duty J.A.G. Attorney (Mike Bartish) and F.B.I. Agents (Gary Springstead and Kathy Springstead) to help make a difference in your case. This unique experience helps make us one of the premier federal criminal defense law firms in Western Michigan, whether your case is in Grand Rapids, Lansing or Kalamazoo.
Zealous, yet professional advocates for our clients
At Springstead & Bartish Law, we believe that being ready, willing and able to go to trial serves our clients well for several reasons. First, when we go to trial, we are prepared. We do everything we can to maximize our chances of success at trial. This means using our knowledge, skill, and experience to present your case to the judge or jury with passion and conviction. Second, we believe in negotiating from a position of strength. If an attorney is not prepared to go to trial and truly tries to win a case, then, in our opinion, he has already lost a significant amount of leverage. Whether or not your case goes to trial, you will know that the attorneys at Springstead & Bartish Law are doing everything they can to obtain the best possible result for you.
Our attorneys’ dedication to their clients has resulted many successes over the years. This includes avoiding federal charges, obtaining reduced charges, acquittals at trial, reduced sentences, and overturning sentences in the court of appeals.
We regularly appear in cases in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo and in appeals before the Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals.
We represent clients charged with or under investigation by a grand jury for:
Armed bank and credit union robbery
Bank robbery
Bank, wire and mail fraud
Bribery and kickback schemes
Child pornography
Conspiracy to commit interstate murder for hire
Drug charges and drug conspiracies
Embezzlement
Federal gun or explosives violations
Identity theft
Illegal reentry
Immigration violations
Internet crimes
Kidnapping, kidnapping resulting in death
Ponzi schemes
Possession, distribution or production of child pornography
Sex crimes
Sex offender registry act violations
Tax fraud
Terrorism and national security matters
White-collar crimes
If you are facing a federal investigation or charges in federal court in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, or Lansing, contact Springstead & Bartish Law, PLLC , a firm with a dedicated Grand Rapids criminal defense attorney to assist you. We can be reached in Grand Rapids at 616-458-5500 or in Fremont at 231-924-8700.
