Atty. Kathryn M. Springstead

Atty. Kathryn M. Springstead

KATHRYN M. SPRINGSTEAD is a former FBI Special Agent.

Fremont Fremont 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Kathryn M. Springstead at a glance

Kathryn M. Springstead is a Chief Appellate Counsel based in Fremont, Michigan, practicing at SBBL Law. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2011). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2000) and Boston University (M.A. International, 1994). Serands clients in Fremont, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • KATHRYN M. SPRINGSTEAD is a former FBI Special Agent
  • She defends clients in courts throughout West Michigan and leaves no stone unturned
  • She is frequently called upon in complex criminal cases to lend her keen investigative skills, incisive insight on a case, thorough legal research, and persuasive writing skills
  • Her compassionate and friendly approach—coupled with her unique ability to take apart an investigation, a prosecution, or write a winning brief or appeal—has earned the honor of winning Avvo’s Client Choice Award and an Avvo 10.0 “Superb” rating
  • Kathryn serves as the firm’s Chief Appellate Counsel
  • She has successful briefed cases at the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, and United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
  • She has won complex suppression motions, as well as “6.500” motions for retrial in Michigan trial courts
  • She also handles federal habeas corpus petitions in United States District Courts nationwide
  • After earning her law degree from Georgetown University, Kathryn became a special agent for the FBI, where she conducted investigations into violations of federal laws
  • Her duties in this position included interviewing witnesses, performing surveillance, executing search and arrest warrants, testifying in federal courts, and coordinating investigations and prosecutions with the US Attorney’s Office, the Department of Justice, and other federal agencies
  • Kathryn’s extensive FBI training is a valuable asset as she develops defense strategies for her clients at SBBL Law
  • In 2006, Kathryn began putting her experience as an award-winning investigator to work as a trial consultant in Fremont, Michigan
  • As a trial consultant, she assisted criminal defense attorneys with cases in federal courts by organizing and analyzing discovery materials, reviewing and preparing evidence for use at trial, and conducting witness and defendant interviews
  • Professional Associations • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) • Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) • Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys (MIOWIA) • Newaygo/Oceana County Bar Association • State Bar of Michigan • FBI Agents’ Association

Practice Areas Explained

Kathryn M. Springstead's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kathryn M. Springstead handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Car Accidents

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Criminal Defense

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Federal Crimes

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Fremont 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kathryn M. Springstead

Where is Kathryn M. Springstead's law office located?
Kathryn M. Springstead's law practice is located in Fremont, Michigan. The firm is SBBL Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathryn M. Springstead handle?
Kathryn M. Springstead focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Kathryn M. Springstead practiced law?
Kathryn M. Springstead has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Kathryn M. Springstead go to law school?
Kathryn M. Springstead earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (M.A. International, 1994).
How can I contact Kathryn M. Springstead for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2000
M.A. International
Boston University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2011

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