Atty. Heath M. Lynch
Heath M. Lynch is a seasoned trial attorney who has defended and prosecuted hundreds of criminal and civil cases and now represents individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions and grand jury investigations brought by state and federal agencies.
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Heath M. Lynch is a Partner based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, practicing at SBBL Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2005), New Jersey (2006), and Michigan (2017). Educated at Villanova School of Law (J.D., 2005) and Taylor University (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Heath M. Lynch is a seasoned trial attorney who has defended and prosecuted hundreds of criminal and civil cases and now represents individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions and grand jury investigations brought by state and federal agencies
- He seeks to mitigate client risk by efficiently analyzing and evaluating investigation evidence and attempting to anticipate the prosecution’s objectives and strategy, often before criminal charges are filed
- Where charges are unavoidable, Heath assists clients with critical decisions about whether to take a case to trial, weighing the risks and benefits of any course of action
- If an acceptable resolution cannot be reached, Heath has significant trial experience and will vigorously defend his clients’ interests
- Track Record Before joining SBBL Law, Heath was a federal prosecutor for the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids
- He initially specialized in asset forfeiture proceedings, where he prosecuted financial crimes—including mail and wire fraud, embezzlement, and postal theft
- He trained federal, state, and local law enforcement officers in asset forfeiture law and policy
- While an Assistant US Attorney, Heath was commended by the IRS and FBI for outstanding prosecutorial skills in agency investigations
- Heath went on to handle many types of federal charges, from investigation and grand jury indictment through trial, sentencing, and appeal
- During his most recent position with the US Attorney’s Office, he led and directed teams of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers to investigate and prosecute complex drug trafficking and money laundering cases in the federal criminal justice system
- Before joining the US Attorney’s Office, Heath worked in Philadelphia for the law firm of Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, where he represented financial services and insurance clients in commercial litigation, and he developed and conducted insurance-related fraud and compliance investigations
- Awards Super Lawyer for Criminal Law, Super Lawyers Magazine Avvo Ranking – 10.0 “Superb”
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Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Grand Rapids are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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