SBBL Law
Criminal Defense | Serving Grand Rapids, MI
616-426-8518Partner with the 'A' Team: Former Federal Prosecutors, FBI Agents & Army JAGs Defending the Accused in Serious Criminal Matters
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Criminal Defense Attorneys
The firm was founded in May 2011 to bring new energy and a fresh perspective to state and federal criminal defense in the Midwest. They worked closely with federal agencies—including the FBI, DEA, ATF, IRS, and Homeland Security—to investigate and prosecute cases.
Now, the firm’s leadership team uses that shared background of building cases for the government to find and exploit weaknesses in any and all criminal cases.Our team serves individuals and corporations around the country, blending national-caliber qualifications and expertise with Midwestern values rooted in service and integrity.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Criminal Defense
Call 616-426-8518 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Matthew G. Borgula
Bar Admissions:
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Education:
- University of Michigan School of Law, JD (cum laude)
- Northwestern University, BA History
Attorney Heath M. Lynch
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan
- Pennsylvania
Education:
- Villanova School of Law, JD (magna cum laude)
- Taylor University, BA (magna cum laude
Attorney Tessa K. Muir
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan
- New York
- US District Court, Western District of Michigan
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Education:
- Georgetown University Law Center, JD (cum laude)
- Princeton University, AB (Distinguished Military Graduate)
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of Michigan
- New York State Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association – West Michigan Chapter (Past Board Member)
- Grand Rapids Bar Association (Board Member)
- Ottawa County Bar Association (Board Member)
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (Past Board Member)
- Hillman Trial Advocacy Program (Steering Committee & Trial Practice Instructor)
- Women in Leadership Certificate Program, University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business
Attorney Mikayla S. Hamilton
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan
- Illinois
- US District Court, Western District of Michigan
- US District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Indiana
- US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Education:
- William Mitchell College of Law, JD (magna cum laude)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison, BA
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- National Trial Lawyers — Top 40 Under 40 (Michigan)
- Michigan Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Korean American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association, West Michigan
Attorney Nathaniel Pfeiffer
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law, JD
- Western Michigan University, Business Law, BA (summa cum laude)
Attorney Stephanie W. Rowland
Education
- University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, J.D.
- Virginia Tech, B.A.
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
- Ohio
- North Carolina
- Virginia (Inactive)
Attorney Andrew J Birge
Bar Admissions:
- Michigan
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- Illinois (inactive)
Education:
- Columbia University School of Law, JD
- Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
- Managing Editor, Columbia Journal of Law & Social Problems
- Carleton College, BA, cum laude and with Distinction
Professional Association and Membership:
- Federal Bar Association, Western District of Michigan Chapter — Career Service to the Bar Award
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Heath M. Lynch
This attorney practices in Michigan and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2024 |
Matthew G. Borgula
This attorney practices in Michigan and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Federal Criminal Law | Since 2024 |
| Criminal Defense | Since 2024 |
Tessa Muir
This attorney practices in Michigan and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Criminal Defense | Since 2022 |
| Federal Criminal Law | Since 2022 |
| Criminal Defense | Since 2022 |
SBBL Law Awards
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