Gary K. Springstead

Gary K. Springstead is one of the leading criminal defense attorneys in Grand Rapids and Fremont, Michigan. As a trial attorney, he defends clients in federal cases nationwide and in state courts throughout Michigan. Before practicing law, Gary was an FBI Special Agent, investigating and assisting in prosecuting a broad range of federal crimes - from sophisticated white-collar crimes and violent crimes to terrorism and national security matters. This included investigating numerous high-profile cases in the United States and abroad. Gary routinely travels to work with clients facing federal investigations and charges throughout the country. Gary brings his unique knowledge and experience as a former FBI agent to advocate for his clients in complex and high-profile cases - including RICO conspiracies, murder-for-hire, the attempted kidnapping of the Michigan Governor, the January 6th investigations, and large-scale drug charges and conspiracies. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Gary K. Springstead included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyer for Criminal Law, Super Lawyers Magazine Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating Other Sources of Feedback About Gary K. Springstead Included on the 2026Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2011 Michigan Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Michigan
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan

• Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM)(Board Member)
• National College of DUI Defense (NCDD)
• Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys
• Constitutional Warrior, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan
• FBI Agents Association
• Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
• Newaygo County Bar Association (Past President)
• Oceana County Bar Association (Past President)
• State Bar of Michigan, Criminal Law, and Litigation Sections