Short review:
5 out of 5 ⭐️: Outcome of Case/Sentencing
2.5 of 5 ⭐️: Ease of communication with attorney
4 of 5⭐️: lawyers Comprehension/understanding of case
5 of 5 ⭐️: Office Staff helpfulness (Tammy)

Detailed Review: (brutally honest)
If you’re reading this review is probably too late to tell you not to sell drugs to an undercover officer but it’s not too late to make the right decision and hire Gary and his law firm to take on your case. I was arrested during Electric Forest 2019 for a drug offense that involved UC and a sting operation. Being from Out of state I was very concerned about the outcome of this case would be considering this wasn’t the first time I had been in trouble for similar offenses. (This Law firm was the second firm we talked to regarding our arrest.)

When I reached out to this firm via Their website, Gary Springstead quickly reached out to me and only after minutes of our phone conversation I already had a good feeling about him. Gary invited us to come to meet in person at his office (even on a Saturday) and he made My friend (Co-defendant) and I feel confident and comfortable with him handling the case while we returned to California, not to mention that he only charged me 1/3 what the other firms had quoted us for representation.

I started to get frustrated when trying to contact Gary to set up a time to go over important documents like police reports and PSI (Pre sentencing interview) reports to personal documents I had collected to support the case and for some reason always ended up being able to get through 1 business day before next court date. His assistant, Tammy, is very professional and friendly and does an amazing job communicating to make sure you have all the information and documents needed in a timely manner. At times it seemed My lawyer had not even looked at anything sent to him until day of court.
Going into court, I knew The judge wanted a strict 30 days jail time since I have multiple priors and that was the cap on my plea deal. My lawyer couldn’t talk him down at all, and even day of I was told by Gary I was lucky and getting off easy with a plea deal of 30 days max when considering the Michigan state sentencing point system, I realistically could have been sentenced to 11-23 months with a 7 year maximum sentence. In the hour before my sentencing is when Gary finally took a look at all the pages of Documents.
That was the winning combination, ALL my documents suporting my case and my lawyers good standing relationships with state officials. Gary was able to show the court that I’ve changed for the best since I voluntarily went to inpatient rehab, attended NA/AA since my arrest (7 months worth) and have current medical issues like a surgery coming up that has a lengthy recovery. Gary discussed this with the prosecutor and the judge and my case was resolved with only a large fine paid to the pure state of Michigan, NO JAIL, NO PROBATION! When it comes down to your options for Lawyers in this area, especially for Electric forest cases, Gary is your best bang for your buck. He knows all the officials and is highly respected in Oceana county court.

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

Deciding to have Heath Lynch represent me was the best decision I could have ever made. He blew away my expectations and got my case outright dismissed! I knew from our first conversation that this guy wasn't messing around and knew how to get things done. He's highly intelligent, confident, and knows how to get results. He also has the backing of an amazing staff that is there when you need them. What a relief to just have everything over and done with! I can't thank you enough Heath!

Heath Lynch was our attorney. Heath got our case dismissed. Seriously couldn’t have had a better outcome!

Nice place

Heath was handed a tough case by me. He did an excellent job working it. He was responsive to my questions/ concerns through multiple forms of communication. In the end, I feel, we got the best result possible based on the circumstances. I would highly recommend the firm!

Mike radiated confidence throughout all of our interactions in and outside of the courtroom. My case had many moving parts to it including the fact that I was relocating out-of-state throughout the proceedings. Mike, Chasity and Mackenzie did a phenomenal job keeping me updated on all paperwork and details involving my case. There was never a question that went unanswered. Mr.Bartish was always clear in his explanations of every option we had available to us. I was facing very serious OWI charges and I am so grateful that after days of searching for legal representation I chose Mike. I would highly recommend Mr. Bartish to anyone who is in serious need of legal representation. With his vast legal knowledge and ability to navigate the worst case scenario I assure you he will not disappoint.

Appreciation and thanks are an understatement for the work that Attorney Heath Lynch did on my behalf. I was faced with a felony charge that was unequivocally false in its basis, and Atty Lynch went to work immediately in proving the prosecuting party submitted their charge without merit. Not only did the charges fall flat and get finished in federal court, I was able to continue living my life without fear of retaliation from the persons who falsely charged me. Thank you Atty Lynch for your work, and I will easily refer your services to anyone who may come across a need for your services!!!

Thank you Michael Bartish for your Professionalism. you and your team show how much you care, every step of the way was top notch. The outcome was Superb. again Thank You and you and your
Legal Assistant. If anyone is ever needing legal help do not hesitate to call Michael Bartish, he will make sure your top priority and show you respect and understanding.

Heath is an amazing attorney. I was facing 2 charges and I have a colorful past. I was facing charges in a jurisdiction that usually gives max penalties. Heath and his team got the biggest charge completely dropped and i was ok with paying a very small fine(which was my idea). He was fully prepared to go to trial but he was able to get them dropped prior to trial. I fully recommend Heath Lynch. He knows his work and has been available by cell whenever I had a question. Most attorneys get your money and disappear. It felt great and reassured to have an attorney and lawfirm to fully commit and care about their client. I wish i could give more than 5 stars.

Edit: I forgot to add i was facing 3 bond violations after my charges (don't recommend to do so) but I was represented by Heath and went home with a warning.

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I had Heath help me out with a charge that needed an attorney. He was instrumental by speaking to the prosecutor after he had me get some of the information needed to come to a conclusion. Unfortunately for me, the prosecutor wasn't budging from her decision to go to trial. Although Heath had tried in several meetings to try and have some kind of resolution to this case. He is a fantastic attorney that really tries to help you any legal way possible. I recommend Heath and his firm to help you.

Mike Bartish was a Godsend! Our son made some bad choices. He was looking at a prison sentence, but because of Mike's expertise, he was given a lighter sentence nearby in a local jail. He stood up and was an encouragement for our family and our son. We searched for hours for a lawyer with experience in opposition to the "Me" movement and an advocate for the accused. I would highly recommend Mike Bartish for someone who needs a criminal lawyer.

I highly recommend Heath Lynch and his firm if you need excellent representation and the best possible outcome. I am very greatful I chose him to represent my daughter. She avoided jail time which I’m sure wouldn’t have happened if it weren’t for him.

If it wasnt for Heath Lynch representing me in my 2nd offense DUI case I wouldnt be around right now to talk about it. This is an excellent firm and I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for representation to call them.

We hired Heath for my husbands case and we got down to the final 2 weeks before his trial was to start and Heath told my husband that he needed $17,000 more for him to proceed with the trial, not to mention we had already given him $5,000 it the beginning. So basically we got screwed by this firm in the long run!!

Heath and his team did a great job through out the process. They were on top of everything from what needed to be completed before court to making sure I was in touch with the right ppl.
They worked very hard to make sure that a 1st time offense was not punished so harshly. I recommend this firm and especially Heath very knowledgeable and was an overall pleasure to work with.

Thankful for the representation received by Attorney Lynch. He was able to obtain the best possible result in a matter within Allegan County. He was personable and caring and worked diligently with the prosecutor to bring about the best possible result in the case.

In April of 2018 my son was involved in an accident in which resulted in him facing a Misdemeanor. We knew in our hearts that the charge was not warranted for what he had done and knew we needed a lawyer. I contacted several lawyers in the area and they all told me he would need to "settle" with probation at the very least and honestly just didn't seem like they cared 2 cents to help in such a case. I was starting to lose hope when I came across Health Lynch and the firm at Springstead, Bartish & Lynch. I called though and spoke with Health for a good 30 minutes and knew that he was compassionate, dedicated and sincere about helping his clients achieve the best possible results. He makes sure to let you know that you can contact him at anytime with any questions you have and never wants you to feel as if you are alone in the whole process. Throughout the days leading up to the court date we stayed in contact with not only him but Chasity in the office, as well. She too, was extremely caring and friendly and was also readily available if you needed to speak with him someone. In the end Health, got our son the best possible outcome - CASE DISMISSED!! We are ever so thankful for Health and his team and would highly recommend to everyone!!

Thankful for Heath Lynch and his help in my legal matter. He was helpful and readily available in answering my questions and proactive in his approach to best help me.

Heath Lynch is a top notch attorney. He listens intently then sets off to get the best possible result for your case. He communicated each step with us so we never had to wonder what would happen next. His entire staff from the first call to the last put us at ease in such an uneasy situation. Thank you Heath Lynch. One in a million is an understatement!!!!!!!

High praise for attorneys is sometimes rare- but Gary Springstead stands apart from other lawyers not only in West Michigan but the state as a whole in many meaningful ways. It was refreshing and encouraging working with Gary as he handled my difficult case which had my career on the line. He worked tirelessly to get all the right witnesses and evidence on board and ready for trial in a case that many other lawyers I had consulted with said a dismissal was not possible. His personal attention to my case allowed me to be confident in the lawyer that I had selected to represent me against the State charges. In the end Gary got the charge dismissed. I would like to thank Gary and his whole team for the unbelievable representation of me and the outcome that ultimately cleared my name from these false allegations. Do not hesitate to allow the lawyers at Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch to represent you, as they come highly recommend from many people I had spoken to and now by myself.

At 11 years old. I was WRONGFULLY convicted of a sex offense that ruined the next 20 years of my life as it was a permanent offense in the state of Michigan. I had lost all hope. Then one day I got a call from Mike Bartish saying my mom had filled him in on my situation. Mike went WAY out of his way, staying up to the wee hours of the morning to take my calls, and help me work on my case (for WAY less than he should have charged) and for the first time since my trial, I had hope. In less than 2 months, I no longer have a felony on my record, and do not have to register as a sex offender, that I never really was. The words THANK YOU, will never express my gratitude. You gave me a chance to be a great father, husband, and man, I wont ruin this chance.

PART 1.
My experience and review of Heath M. Lynch and the office of Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, PLLC. My inquiry was answered in the form of a same day call. A free thirty-minute conversation with attorney Heath M. Lynch (Which I am certain the conversation went well over the thirty minutes). During this conversation, a lot was covered in detail about my cases two retail fraud's in the third degree with the 63rd district court and what the end result would be. Mr. Lynch was very knowledgeable and provided as much information as possible and answered all of my questions with honesty. After I inquired about my cases I decided and was convinced from my conversation with Mr. Lynch that I would be moving forward with having Mr. Lynch represent me as my attorney. I was honest with Mr. Lynch and informed him that it would take me a while to gather my finances to bring him on as my attorney as my finances were already tied up with another attorney that I paid for in full and the attorney I had refused to provide a partial refund back in any way. Mr. Lynch was very patient and professional as he waited several weeks for me to gather my finances to acquire his services. Throughout these weeks Mr. lynch kept in communication via text from his personal cellular phone just to get the status of my situation financially. I did not feel pressed at all by Mr. Lynch as no pressure was applied for me to gather the finances. Mr. Lynch followed up with me for several weeks as I gathered the finances out of genuine concern, concern that we were falling short on time as my court date was not far away and Mr. Lynch wanted to be well prepared for the cases and wanted to make sure that he provided my cases the time and attention that was required for each case. I was at a loss for words that Mr. Lynch took the time to follow up with me over the several weeks that he did as I know from experience that there are not many if any attorneys that will do such a thing and for free at that. I

As Mr. Heath Lynch will probably tell you, he regularly meets his clients on one of the worst days of their life. This was certainly true in my case. I stood accused of a violent felony and was facing years in prison. Heath sat with me, took the time to understand the intricacies of my legal situation and immediately got to work pursuing several avenues of defense. As a former Federal prosecutor, Heath possessed a unique insight into not only how to properly mount a defense but into the actions of the prosecution as well. This served to make me feel much more reassured and confident as time and again, one situation after another played out exactly as he predicted it would. Heath mounted a rigorous pre-trial defense, while keeping me well-informed as to his strategy, progress, and likely counter-moves of the prosecution. At every stage of the process I was presented with options and, more importantly, explanations of those options and the consequences thereof. He exuded confidence and tranquility both in the courtroom and outside of it; had we gone to a jury trial instead of the plea deal route that I requested, he would have made a daunting opponent for the State.

Six months later, my felony charge had been reduced to a misdemeanor and instead of facing years in prison I had a maximum possible sentence of 93 days. That alone would have been a huge victory, but Heath wasn't done just yet. As we entered the endgame stage of the case, Heath was able to wrangle a plea deal that not only would have been unthinkable at the onset of my case, but also protected me from the possibility of a civil lawsuit in the same matter. By the time we were finished, I walked away from the courtroom with a light probation sentence owing mostly to Heath's expertise and knowledge of the criminal justice system.

I can't imagine having to try to navigate the waters of the criminal justice system unaided by someone such as Heath; he was the Virgil to my Dante and helped me to escape the inferno of what could easily have been a life-ruining matter. Talk to him; retain him; for me it was the best decisions I could have made, right on the heels of some of the worst decisions of my life.

They were incredible. Heath really helped me through the toughest time and understood my situation. He was very helpful and approachable and felt like he cared about me not just on a professional level but in a personal level. I would higly recommend Heath!

Heath Lynch helps pedophiles go free. Disgusting.

I had to write a quick review for Heath Lynch and his support staff. I was looking for a reputable attorney in Grand Rapids and found Springstead, Bartish & Borgula Law PLLC and was quickly connected with Heath. We hit it off and he took down all necessary information to get the ball rolling to defend my case. He was incredibly diligent, detail-oriented and did exactly what he said he would. He made the calls, found information I could not and most importantly I was able to see to my personal obligations knowing he was handling things properly. Success follows hard work and my family was very thankful to have Heath and his support staff by our side. I can’t say thanks enough, well worth the money for his experience covering a wide spectrum of law.

Very professional law firm that has the right connections and know how to help.

I needed a lawyer for my brother. He suffers from PSTD, which had gone untreated for a while, and lead him to have legal issues. Our entire family lives in Texas. We have never been to Michigan, so I had no idea where to start. After calling several law offices and basically feeling hopeless, I said a prayer and chose Mike's number. Chasity took my call and was beyond helpful . She was a blessing. She listened, calmed me down and was extremely helpful. Words will never express how she helped me during this process. She assured me Mike would help me and if he couldn't, he would make sure he referred me to the right person. She was right. From day 1 till the end, Mike went above and beyond in helping us and even took calls/messages at any hour. He helped our family during a difficult time. He encouraged my brother to take the steps needed to address his underlying issue for his recovery. During this difficult time, hiring Mike and his staff was the best thing I could've done. Our results couldn't have been better. My brother has a second chance to live a good life. For that I will always be grateful. Thank you Mike and Chasity. May God bless you always.

Gary was amazing. He and his staff where there every step of the way making sure I knew exactly what, why, where and the when of every aspect of my case.

He worked with multiple juristictions and my employer to get the smallest sentencing possible and maintain my employment with my out of state employer.

I'd recommend him to everyone and choosing his staff was the best decision I made.

I retained Gary Springstead for a case pending out in Oceana County. From the start Gary informed me how he plans on taking the case on. He kept me informed through out the case, answered all of my questions personally and made me feel like he was fighting for a family member. On the day of my sentencing, due to a very discriminatory presentence investigation from my probation officer the judge was stern on giving me time in jail. With successful negotiations and mitigations with the judge and prosecutor he help an innocent man walk free.

I hired Mike to represent me when facing charges in Michigan that related and incident that occurred when I was traveling there on business. Mike believed that he could have me avoid returning to Michigan for court and that he could successfully have my charges reduced to the minimum which was a careless driving ticket in my case. Mike delivered on his word as he executed his plan for my case flawlessly. I would highly recommend Mike Bartish to anyone who was looking for legal representation in Michigan.

Two life charges, Fully acquitted Thanks to attorney Heath Lynch.

We made the decision to hire Mr. Lynch. The reviews here do not do justice to the level of “not messing around” that Heath and his partners are practicing. Every single step of the way, Heath not only displayed unmatched command of the facts and law involved, but also stood me back up placed me on my feet and helped me to understand that I was NOT condemned and that he would never allow us to go down without a fight. Heath commands the courtroom, exudes confidence (justly), demands fair treatment for his client, intimately gets to know the facts of your case, and as I’ve just witnessed, walks into court with both a hammer and a scalpel. We made the difficult decision to go to trial. We admittedly were worried about what we were getting for our pennies. I can tell you, from start to finish that this man is the man for the job if your life is on the line (as it usually Is when you need a lawyer). Jury deliberation took less than an hour, the decision was unanimous. Heath Lynch made sure our side was represented. I feel that he saved my life. Grace, prowess, grit, elegance, intelligence, force. Heath and his team were immaculately prepared for the biggest days of my life. I will never be able to thank them. Above all else, Heath showed critical emotional support to my family and myself when we all felt like falling down. The total package is here with Heath. I hope that our story inspires you to make the right choice with Heath Lynch.

The jury deliberated for a total of 41 minutes. 41 Minutes for the rest of my life... Well worth the cost of admission. You'll know what I mean when you meet Mr. Lynch. He will be ready. I can't imagine him letting you down. Thank you Heath

They said they cant help me because my ex wife already went through legal aid so apparently I will have to pay out of pocket for a lawyer. Nobody will work pro bono for me.

The people here are really nice and they sounded genuinely sympathetic to my situation. Honestly if I could afford them I would be a client. The office is clean and tidy as well.

If you have any doubts read on....

Micheal Bartish and his team are awesome! I use them to get an early release from federal probation. It was amazing the dedication they had to get the job done correctly. I had an unbelievably great job offer. It was contingent on my release from probation. Every other law firm told me that it wasn’t going to happen. I was told it would take way past the deadline for me to accept the job offer. Mike filed the paperwork and it was denied due to misinformation.. It knocked the wind out of me but that’s when I experienced first hand what this law firm was all about. Mike and his team worked hard to show the prosecutor his error and get us back before the judge. By the end of the week the Judge signed my release and I have a new dream job. Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart. Happy Holidays Mike, Chastity and team.

We were referred to Heath Lynch and his firm through a mutual friend. We had a situation that involved an environmental issue with a municipality that resulted in possible felony charges. We contacted Heath and were able to meet with him that same day. I have never been in any sort of trouble before with no charges or criminal record of any kind. After explaining everything to him, he very quickly jumped in and handled everything for us. It was a very stressful event for us knowing there was a possibility that I could end up going to prison for 2 years for something that happened that was unintentional and non-hazardous or dangerous. Within a couple of months Heath was able to resolve our situation and even got all of the charges dropped! We can't express enough our happiness and thankfulness for the incredible and professional job he did for us. We strongly recommend him and his firm to anyone!

If you want to be mislead into believing Heath Lynch knows what he's doing, this is the place to go. He acts professional and can make things look pretty but that is about the extent of his abilities. Doesn't communicate if you ask real questions, and will send you to his secretary. People are nice, but they just want your money. I have shown them direct evidence showing my innocence, yet he would not even give me an evidentiary hearing which is my legal right to defend myself. They have combated me on getting my money back. They got me a guilty plea because he didn't want to go to trial. If you have a DUI, just read the sentence in the chemical rights test ( Form DI-177) that is in capital letters, it shows the state of Michigan is violating your constitutional rights and it is illegal for police to do so, yet this firm defends corruption as it is their ticket to stealing your money. If they try to hide it in the police report, download it from the Secretary of State website. If you don't believe me look at Lydia Kim's review which was shortly after my case was done, it could be said he used my information to win her case, but who really knows with Attorney/Client privilege?

I really felt at home with Heath and this firm and would highly recommend them to anyone who asks. Heath is highly intelligent and fought hard for me and in the end got my felony reduced down to a misdemeanor with no jail time or probation, just a fine. I couldn't be more happier with the result! I feel like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders!

Successful First DUI charge dismissed!
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 also suggested alternative notions and re-appeals, based on the unique variables of my case.
He was persistent (two weeks of phone tag) 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

Was looking at a possible 6yrs in prison for a felony assault with a firearm and got it dismissed definately would recommend going to this law firm with any issue

Michael Bartish is an outstanding attorney and really goes to bat for his clients. I couldn’t be happier with the outcomes. He exceeded all of my expectations.

Do not just look at this practice when looking for representation. Unfortunately I had to find another lawyer after my first case and spent $1,000 less and got the same outcome. they are very pleasant people but remember this is a business and they're just trying to make some money off of your mistake.

Heath is an excellent Attorney and extremely knowledgeable. He made me feel comfortable every step of the way. He explained all my options thoroughly, understood my concerns, and answered my questions quickly and in detail. Communication via phone, email, or text was always prompt. Most importantly, he was able to resolve my case to my satisfaction.

HIGHLY SATISFIED WITH MY EXPERIENCE. ATTORNEY HEATH M LYNCH WAS A THROUGH PROFESSIONAL. HE ACHIEVED IT. I WOULD RECOMAND ATTORNEY HEATH TO ANYONE NEEDING A CRIMINAL DEFENCE OR FEDERAL. THANK YOU FOR HELPING ME, SAVING ME FROM JAIL, WORKING HARD ON MY CASE, CAN'T SAY ENOUGH THANKS

Expensive, but nice people

I scheduled an appointment with Gary for a phone consultation due to us both having busy schedules. He never called at the scheduled time and didn't return my calls/message when I tried to call him. Very disappointing, but worked out in the end after we found a reliable lawyer.

I couldn’t be happier with my outcome thanks to Heath Lynch and his colleagues. I was looking at a lengthy prison sentence and I am thankful to have been sentenced to probation only. My case took almost a year from start to finish and I was in constant communication with my attorney, Heath. He is very knowledgeable and always does what he says. Heath is great at his job and cares about his clients. If I could give him more stars I would, I highly recommend Heath and his firm.

We hired Bartish & Borgula Law, PLLC for one of our employee and had an exceptionally good experience. Heath Lynch's is an exceptional professional who knows how to easily handle cases from the simplest to the most complicated.
Even for those who don’t speak a good English, for the language barrier we found a simple solution that brought good results in the end.
Highly recommended, five stars, and thank you, Heath!

I never expected that we would need legal representation but I thank God that this firm was the first Google suggested. When I contacted them and they explained their experience with defending people. After talking to Heath Lynch and his experience on the prosecuting side, I knew he was the right person for our situation. He listened to us and gave guidance as needed. I was able to leave this in his hands and l feel that our voices were heard and our rights protected as much as possible in the situation. I can't recommend this firm enough.

I had a great experience working with Heath Lynch and his team. They were very responsive and always kept me updated on the status of my case. Heath is a genuine person and he truly wants the best for his clients. I was faced with two misdemeanor charges and Heath was able to get both of them dropped leaving me with 16 community service hours. This was the best case scenario for my situation and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. I initially reached out to Heath while he was on vacation. I was in need of a lawyer and time was not on my side. I called him on vacation and he answered my call with no hesitation, evaluated my case and I was able to acquire him within the next day. I am so grateful for the work Heath and his team put in to make sure I walked out with the best result possible.

Mike Bartish is a lifesaver. I was falsely accused of criminal sexual conduct in the first degree by the girlfriend of a former friend. The allegations were not only entirely false but absurd. I cooperated with the police and answered their questions because I knew the allegations were false and assumed the police would see through the lies and lack of evidence. I was wrong. Instead I was charged with one of the most heinous crimes possible. I was looking at many years in prison and lifetime registration on the sex offender list. I knew I had to hire the best criminal defense attorney I could find. One who would fight for me and who was not afraid of the judge or the prosecutor. After doing significant research on attorneys and reading countless reviews, I found Mike Bartish. The reviews are accurate. Mike is not only an incredible attorney, but he legitimately cares for his clients. He was easy to reach on the phone even after normal business hours and on weekends. His assistant, Chasity, is equally amazing. She was always there to lend an ear to calm my nerves as the court date approached. Mike was amazing in trial. His attention to detail was obvious. He was able to demonstrate the falseness of the allegations to the jury and revealed the accuser for the liar that she is. He also exposed the “investigation” for the farce that is was. After three days of trial, the jury deliberated for less than one hour before finding me not guilty and ending this nightmare. Mike was not cheap, but when your life is on the line, he and his firm were worth every penny. Trust me, he is absolutely the attorney you need when facing serious charges.

On December 29th I was pulled over and charged with my first OWI. I knew I needed to find a lawyer to represent me. I was lucky enough to have Gary represent me in this case. Gary went above and beyond for me and worked super hard on my case. I was super nervous about the situation but his team and himself made me feel super confident that we were going to win this fight. After 5 months of fighting this we went to trial and the outcome of the trial was amazing. Gary fought all the way till the end and convinced the jury that I was not guilty. The jury said I was not guilty and o was completely out of the OWI. I highly recommend Gary and his team for anyone that is in a criminal case. They are super smart and know a lot about all the laws. Very impressed.

I hired Michael Bartish as my lawyer for an OWI third offense charge. He was very knowledgeable in all aspects of the law and especially with my case. He knew the ins and outs of the separate courts within the area and how the process would move forward. At any point I could reach out and Michael would respond in an appropriate manor with anything I needed. Michael and his Law-firm successfully got me through my process with the minimum charges for my offense. Also successfully got me into a program that could help reduce my charge to a lower offense moving forward. I would 100% endorse and work with Michael Bartish in the future.

Was originally highly dissatisfied with the service only because I reached out to the firm after getting charged with my first OWI and felt that things weren't explained to me at a satisfactory level throughout the process. After the court proceedings, Michael Bartish contacted me after I expressed my disappointment. He apologized and we went over my case again with much more detail. Now, I have a much better understanding of my circumstances and am much more satisfied with the customer service this firm, and specifically Mr Bartish, has shown.

My daughter is a GVSU student who was charged with a traffic offense on campus. It was a situation that was really blown out of proportion and she was charged with a misdemeanor and faced school sanctions. All of the friends and family that I spoke to about the situation were shocked at the charges, especially after reading the police report. I was out of town on business when she was charged, and I didn't realize the seriousness of the situation. Initially, I was going to consult a lawyer who was in Ottawa County, closer to home. However, after researching more about misdemeanors and their long term impact, I was greatly concerned for my daughter who is in the process of applying to graduate schools. At this point I started looking at online reviews of law firms to find a lawyer who could help my daughter. All but a couple of reviews of Springstead Bartish Borgula & Lynch were amazing. I called their firm and booked a consultation immediately.

My daughter and I met with Mr. Heath Lynch for a consultation, and we were so impressed with his confidence, professionalism, and genuine concern that we hired him immediately. Neither of us had any experience with criminal proceedings, so he guided us step by step through the process. He let me know from the start that while my daughter was his client and he had to respect her confidentiality, that he would keep me informed during the process, too. Mr. Lynch met with my daughter and called her several times to prepare her for her court dates and also assisted with her school sanctions. His office staff were very prompt about sending out reminders and documentation to us via email. The process took approximately three months from start to finish.

When we actually went to court, it was obvious that Mr. Lynch is a well respected counselor. We observed other attorneys at the courthouse, and we were very relieved to have Mr. Lynch assisting us. We knew we had made the right choice. There were many different outcomes that this case could have had, but we received the best possible outcome: a reduction to a civil infraction, a fine, and restitution. I know that without Mr. Lynch my daughter would have ended up with a misdemeanor charge that would have impacted her pursuit of a graduate degree and ultimately her career. Yes, this law firm is more expensive than the firm we were going to initially consult, but the quality of the representation and the outcome completely justified the cost. I highly recommend this firm, and Mr. Lynch in particular, to anyone who is facing a legal situation.

When I was charged with a misdemeanor, I immediately knew that I needed legal aid. A permanent criminal record would devastate my future academic and career plans. There were two lawyers I looked at, one of which was Mr. Lynch. The other lawyer I considered was more affordable, but had a less impressive history. I knew after my initial meeting with Mr. Lynch that he was the lawyer I was going to go with. He was incredibly professional, put together, and straight with me. Let's be clear, you don't want to bargain shop when it comes to choosing a lawyer; your future is on the line. I can honestly say that Mr. Lynch was worth every penny and more. For the months that it took to resolve my legal problems, Mr. Lynch was there every step of the way. He would consistently call, email, and text me details I needed to know, as well as checking in with me. I remember calling him in-between my classes when I had questions about school sanctions relating to my charges and he was very helpful in explaining the process to me. One time there was a miscommunication about what day we were supposed to meet to discuss my case; I showed up at his office and he didn't have a meeting with me in his schedule. Regardless, he still sat down and met with me anyway. Mr. Lynch never offered me false promises or was in anyway less than truthful with me, which I greatly appreciated. His competency was all the reassurance I needed. He was also remarkably detail oriented, remembering and bringing up personal details I had only briefly mentioned. I was so pleased when he came out of the final pretrial meeting to tell me he had gotten me a plea agreement for a civil infraction - it was the best possible outcome! I can honestly say that I would 100% recommend Mr. Lynch as a lawyer.

I hate to start off my review with such a cliché phrase. However, it must be done, and I truly cannot even begin to express the amount of gratitude and appreciation I hold for all of the help and support I had received from both Heath and his firm during this tumultuous time. The generous faces that represent this firm are all incredibly caring and professional individuals who are not doing their job primarily for the money. I urge you to take that initial step to contact this firm, because upon the first few conversations you have with them, you will begin to realize that they are people who genuinely care about any legal plight you are currently undergoing. I made a terrible mistake that had me facing felony charges that eventually dropped to misdemeanors before the pre-trial conference, and at this point, all I was hoping for was no jail time. Unfortunately, my court date had to be rescheduled 2 times due to scheduling conflicts and the death of my mother, and I can honestly say that Chasity, the firm's legal assistant, was very prompt at notifying me and handling these issues with the utmost care. And I bring this up to demonstrate that during this incredibly rough time, both Heath and Chasity took the time to send me words of comfort to make sure I was doing okay while also contacting the court to reschedule. During all of this, Heath was very supportive and responsive in making sure I understood the whole process and what everything entailed. He reassured me that he would make sure to fight for no jail time. In a nutshell, my case had incredibly positive results that resolved with one charge dismissed, some fines, and one year of probation where upon successful completion, the second charged dismissed as well. If you need legal help, please contact them because they will take their time to understand your situation and fight for you. Without Heath, there is no way my case would have resulted in the outcome that it did, and I am eternally grateful. Thank you!

Thanks for you help. I could not ask for a better out come... Your guys always showed professionalism every time and worked hard for me, I recommend these guys 100 percent, Thank you again

I 100% recommend Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law. I was lucky enough to work with Heath Lynch, and to be honest, I haven't had a better experience with any other law firm. Heath was very professional, available, and went to battle for me. I can't thank him enough. If you are looking for legal help and guidance, Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law will lead you to the places you want to go and if you want the same success I had, Heath Lynch is your guy!

I was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Murder- yeah....pretty serious!! My family sought out Gary Springstead after another lawyer told them to "Let me sit in jail because it will count as time served!" Upon meeting Gary (while sitting in jail), he looked over the evidence, listened to what I had to say and believed me and in my innocence. Gary went to battle... Sleeves rolled up ready to fight! And fight he did! To watch this man in a courtroom is impressive! He had the case dismissed- all charges dropped! Through the appeal, chargers were resurfaced and I was looking at going to trial. Weeks before the trial, Gary was able to produce evidence that the man accusing me of these allegations was lying. He then had charges placed against the accuser! Through the almost 3 years of this, Gary and his staff went above and beyond! Taking the time to talk to my wife and family, answering every question and concern. He became part of the family! Gary saved my life.... There are never enough words to thank him for everything he has done, and most of all, believing in me!
If you are reading this, its because you or a family member needs help. Stop your search right now and call! You won't regret the results. Thank you again Gary.... I owe you my life sir!

Do not retain Mike Bartish- Awful experience!

I had a DUI court case I was facing- I tried to reach out to him several times to review the case with him, prior to the hearings, he never returned my phone calls and was impossible to get ahold of!
He personally didn’t show up to my court case- was late - and had another attorney from the firm show up, incredibly flustered and not knowing anything about the court case. I had to fill him in on all the details. Not only did he know nothing about the case, but he got me mixed up with another client!!! Incredibly unprofessional! He also set me up for failure not preparing me a drivers license restoration case. I lost the case and my license was suspended because of his lack of preparing me. Unprofessional, and way overpaid! Don’t retain! Go elsewhere.

Gary Springstead is an absolutely great lawyer and man. Always on time, always professional, always kind and respectful. He is very smart and will only do what's in your best interest. I recommend you retain him right away. 10/10

I had a court appointed attorney that basically told me to roll over and accept what the prosecutor offered. Being I did not think I was in the wrong my wife searched the internet for reviews on trial lawyer. We found Gary and it was the best find we could have imagined. He was AWESOME. Not only did he fight for me but he believed in me. He went above and beyond what I expected. If you need honest yet hard fought representation I can't think of anyone better.

Heath Lynch was my sons attorney for his OWI and he was top notch. He was both professional and personal. Our first conversation he gave us his private cell phone number and said we could text anytime with any questions we had. And we did.Not only did he represent my son but he allowed this mama bear call or text whenever I needed to.He was quick to reply and was always there when we needed him.I feel like he’s part of our family now.He did a great job and even the judge told my son that. I’m glad it’s all over and I wish nothing but the best for Heath and his team and staff of secretaries.Five stars all the way!!!Thank you again Heath!!

I callled them in just a few hours Heath called me back . We talked About my ccw case . He didn’t judge me at all . Once I explained the case he took no time at all to get started . If I txted with a question he got back to me that day or his assistant emailed me ASAP or once the court contacted them . By far the best law firm to hire . When sentencing came around he was able to get my fines lowered and fines and court coast no payments for me are a fair monthly payment. I will put it like this you get what you pay for and Heath Lynch went the extra mile . If I ever have a problem in Michigan or need a lawyers advice for Michigan laws. I’ll be calling Heath or sending my friends and family his way .

Very good communication and accessibility. Other attorneys that I have dealt with were hard to get a hold of most of the time and would take days to respond. Attorney Heath Lynch kept me up to date on everything and even gave me his cell number. The staff in the office are very polite and eager to help with anything you need as well. While you may hesitate at fees thinking you can get a better deal, more than likely you will regret not going with these guys. I have started with a cheeper retainer for a different attorney but ended at the same cost with very poor results. Heath did his best to look at every angle and patiently listened to all my concerns. He was very honest with everything we addressed. Overall, ended well and I am very happy I chose this firm.

Heath Lynch was me and my fiance's lawyer and it didn't look good for us. Everything was going against us....We didn't have much hope and every other lawyer office we called, we got thrown dollar amounts that were outrageous before they even heard any of the case. But Mr. Lynch listened from the first phone call through the last. Not only did he make me feel that he was invested ,he made me feel that he was knowledgeable at a level that no other lawyer could compete. He is an amazing lawyer and he has many connections within the system that I'm sure other Lawyers do not have. These professional connections acquaintances ,friendships ,whatever you want to call them, allows him to make Headway where other lawyers cannot. Like I said, my fiance was looking at years and Mr. Lynch got him 18 months. He was kind ,not judgemental in any way of our situation. I could not have picked a better lawyer. His prior experience being a federal prosecutor is just one of the many qualities that makes him such an amazing defense attorney. When it comes to criminal cases Heath Lynch is the lawyer that you want. My family is so thankful for him I can barely put it into words. Not just him either, his entire office was wonderful. Everyone was kind, communicative and even people in his office knew who I was when I walked in. People I had never met. If anybody is unsure about which lawyer or which office to choose.. choose Heath Lynch. I know you won't be disappointed. Not every case turns out great but he's will fight for you with everything he has.

Mr. Gary Springstead is an Amazing lawyer and person. He is the BEST! I couldn't have found a better lawyer to represent me. Saved me from facing a serious charge and got my case dismissed! I can't thank him enough for all that he did. He is extremely knowledgeable and will go above and beyond for you. I highly recommend Gary to anyone looking to be represented by a true professional that truly cares. Keep doing what you're doing Mr. Gary!

Gary is the best. He is confident, knowledgeable, and patient. He answered all my questions and walked me through the challenges of the justice system. Thank you Gary!

Best attorney around! Very professional and quick to respond to messages/phone calls. Explained everything very thoroughly ♡

I really recommend Gary Springstead as a lawyer he is the best and does the best work , if I need him again I will hire him in a heartbeat .

2 FELONY CHARGES: 15 YEARS MAX

Gary and his legal team are incredible. Gary specifically was very involved and personal and really went to battle for me. I was facing very serious felony charges for assault and looking at a maximum of 15 years. He and his team fought hard on my behalf and managed to get both felony charges dismissed and a plea agreement of misdemeanor charges with a maximum of 30 days, of wich I was sentenced to 21 days to be served on weekends. I was not only able to avoid the two felonies, but I was able to keep my job and my life. I can't thank him and his team enough!

Gary! He's Da Man!

Gary and his legal team are the best in the area in my opinion. Every part of my case was handle in a professional and timely manner. There was no sugar coating or unfulfilled promises. Thanks to gary and his legal team, my case was plead down to the lowest possible charge and basically walked away with a slap on the wrist and some fines!! I would highly recommend this law firm in any circumstances, but especially an OWI charge. Thanks again to all of the Springstead legal team for making this hard time as easy as possible.

At a time of desperate need, Gary Springstead took control of a particular legal affair and explained the process and potential outcomes with clarity, understanding, confidence and professionalism. The outcome was better than I had anticipated. Thanks to Springstead Bartish & Borgula Law, PLLC.

Gary Springstead saved my life! It was my first offence owi charge. I was sleeping in my car with the ignition on when the cops showed up and arrested me. I had no idea what to do, I've never been in a situation like this. So, I began to research different law firms around the area using the internet. The one law firm that stood out the most was Springstead Bartish and Borgula law. With there perfect 5 star ratings I kept researching. I kept reading and reading all these perfect 5 star reviews from past clients. I was convinced so I gave them a call and talked to Gary about my situation. After talking to him, my stress and anxiety level went down drastically. His confidence and honesty was what I liked about him, he was upfront about everything including what he charges and that's what made me hire him. BEST DECISION OF MY LIFE. The only time I appeared in court was for my arraignment, other than that Gary took care of everything with the prosecutor behind the scenes. If I had any questions they were quick to respond whether via email or phone call. His team was constantly updating me on the status of my case. There was never a time that I didn't know what was going on. Gary Springstead had my misdemeanor owi charge dropped to a civil infraction reckless driving charge with only a few points on my license and a ticket for reckless driving. He had my case dismissed and my implied consent refusal dropped. I can't thank Gary enough for what he did for me. I would recommend Gary Springstead to everybody whose in need of a criminal defence attorney. He is the best around. Thank you again Gary Springstead.

This law firm is a powerhouse that gets RESULTS. I cannot speak highly enough of them. I hired Mr Gary Springstead to defend me against 3 very serious felony drug charges. He looked at the evidence closely and was able to write up a compelling argument to the prosecutor on why my charges should be dropped, and was able to get all three felonies DROPPED to one single misdemeanor! I was just sentenced this week and did not receive a single day of jail time! Throughout the process, both Gary and his staff kept me aware of what was happening, and our court dates I was prepped thoroughly so I knew how to handle any questions.

Gary gets my highest recommendation both as a world-class attorney and as a human being.

Thank you my friend.

Hands down the best defense laywer around. I was being charged with a potential second owi that would have impacted my life severely... Losing my license for a year and loads of fines. Gary went to work for me, nailed down all the Information and got me a plea agreement. This agreement allowed me to keep my license No jail time. Without Gary no way this would have been possible. Definitely saved my life.

Gary Springstead is a phenomenal lawyer! I was arrested for an OWI with a high BAC (> 0.18) in Grand Rapids, and it was reduced to Driving While Visibly Impaired with no jail time, no probation, no license suspension and no community service!

My case wasn't an easy one for Gary. There was a lot of evidence stacked against me, including body cam videos through the entire DUI. While the Body Cam footage likely prevented a dismissal or a further reduction, Gary and his team scoured ALL the evidence in my case and went to work - ultimately delivering that reduced plea and lenient sentencing.

One thing that really stood out to me about Gary and his team (especially Katie) was the level of communication they give you. I never felt like they weren't working on my case and knew they were doing all they could to win. The communication was incredibly personable, straight-forward, and incredibly welcome when you are going through a tough time such as a OWI case. All calls, texts, and e-mails were responded to quickly. The communication was also very honest. He will present all the options he see's for your case with a full analysis of the them (benefits, risks, costs) and the likelihood of success. Be honest about your case, your budget and your goals, and Gary WILL deliver for you like he did for me.

When you hire Gary as your lawyer, you are hiring a fierce advocate for you in the courts. An advocate who takes the time to know you, communicate with you, and advise you through to the end. One with your best interest in mind and will work diligently to achieve the goal. One that is worth every penny and then some, but also one that won't take your arm and a leg in the process.

I was charged with a very serious crime that could have impacted my future detrimentally. I was unsure which criminal lawyer to contact as I had no experience working with lawyers in the past. However, I did my research and found Gary Springstead and his team. I felt like Gary and his entire legal team always kept me in the loop as far as what was going on with my case; I was able to have access to any new information/evidence that was presented to him. I was also able to contact Gary via my phone or email at any time if I had any questions or concerns about what was going on and he always responded in a timely manner. I felt like Gary was approachable and direct with what was going on. The best part of working with Gary was that I received absolutely no jail time or probation once my case was concluded. In addition, the other thing that was imperative to me was how I was in control of making all of the decisions in regard to my case. Gary did not make any decisions without consulting me first because he wanted to ensure that I was comfortable with the direction that we were going in. I recommend Gary Springstead and his legal team to anybody that is facing a difficult criminal situation in their life currently.

If you want a professional and exceptional criminal attorney in Grand Rapids you need to hire Gary Springstead and Springstead Bartish and Borgula Law. The service was excellent..

I highly recommend hiring Gary Springstead. I was arrested for a DUI charge because of Michigan's zero tolerance policy. Gary was quickly able to dismiss my case! Communication was always open and friendly. I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome of one of the worst situations I've had to deal with.

Mr.Gary Springstead is the best attorney in the grand rapids area . He is upbeat and has a very positive attitude. Gary has done a very good job for me and i would suggest speaking with him before hiring anyone else.

Springstead, Bartish, and Borgula are incredibly professional and get the job done for their clients. The organization I am head of ran into a small claims case and they cleared it up with no headache on our end. I highly recommend Springstead, Bartish, and Borgula for your legal needs. I will certainly give them a call if there is a need in the future.

Mike Bartish and Gary Springstead are the BEST!! I called and left a message to ask them about their services at about 10 p.m. and my call was returned by 9 a.m. the very next day. I was so relieved to hear the sincere concern and empathy for my case. That is what makes them special! Mike and Gary are both very heartfelt individuals and will do what ever it takes to assist you with your needs. In my case, I was needed someone who would be willing to go the extra mile and not to fear the judge involved. The judge we were dealing with is very difficult to come to any agreements with. Mike Bartish was very "real" with the judge and spoke about being humans and deserving another chance. The judge listened to him as he would when discussing a friend or family member.
I am so incredibly thankful I found them online and made the call. I will never use another legal service for anything. They are stuck with me for life!!

I was pulled over for window tint in Newaygo county north west of Grant MI in mid August and arrested for a DUI. At the time I currently had a bench warrant out for a DUI in Oakland county. My lawyer in Oakland county contacted Gary and together they devised a plan to keep me out of jail & with minimal penalties. I was skeptic at first if they would be able to make good on the best case scenarios they described, however during the pre to final sentencing Gary was able to adjust the court hearing dates and my requirements to be there to help my other case in Oakland county. I called him 2 weeks before my sentencing for my other DUI and he was able to move my court date up to accommodate my sentencing. When I arrived for final sentencing I was worried that I might be facing possible jail time and probation in Newaygo but Gary was able to persuade the judge to let me off with nothing more then paying my fines and putting my vehicle on lock down for 90 days. I highly recommend Gary if you are in any type of trouble in north western Michigan, Gary Springstead is a life saver!

This guy really knows what he is doing. With 15 years of experience in law, that is unsurprising. When I made the first phone call to his office to get a consultation, he dropped a lot of great points on how he could beat my case and why I should go with his firm. At first, they seemed too good to be true and I was suspicious of his points of defense, as I thought he was just trying to sell me on his service but he proved everything he said in the initial consultation as the case progressed. I urge you to at least give him a call for the consultation (particularly if your case is from Electric Forest or a similar event as I know personally that he has won many cases originated from there). He proved his brilliance when he wrote an unbelievably well-written motion to suppress. It was absolutely full of quote after quote, reference after reference. It honestly boggles my mind how he was able to to combine so many relevant sources into one paper. On top of all of his professional qualifications, he is an incredibly understanding person, which is a hard quality to find in most lawyers. He is in the business to help people with a second chance, not for the money.

I heartedly recommend Gary. He knows the in and outs of the system, and he has a great success rate. If you're looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, professional, and personable look no further.

Springstead and Bartish were able to get my case dismissed with a no contact diversion. They were very professional and I would absolutely recommend them to anyone, especially if you're guilty!

Lessened the sentance for my case as much as I could have hoped for, great at keeping me informed throughout the case.

My husband was arrested and charged with some very serious federal charges and was looking at a lot of time. Gary and his team were there all the way. He was very honest and never sugar coated things. He kept my husband informed and made sure he had realistic expectations. Gary knows his way through the system and is extremely knowledgeable. My husband was sentenced to very little time compared to what he was looking at and I am extremely grateful for the aggressive representation we received from Gary and his team. Without them my children may have grown up without their father in their lives. If you are looking for an AMAZING team to represent you or a loved one I would recommend you contact Gary Springstead.