How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a appellate case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?

Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.

How long do appellate cases in Michigan typically take?

Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Fremont?

Kathryn is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathryn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathryn?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Kathryn accepting new appellate clients right now?

Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Kathryn M. Springstead, Appellate Attorney in Fremont

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Kathryn M. Springstead is a chief appellate counsel based in Fremont, MI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Cannabis, and Car Accidents. Kathryn has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at SBBL Law.

Based in: Fremont, MI
Experience: over 15 years
Known for: Appellate · Cannabis · Car Accidents

Handles Appellate, Cannabis, and Car Accidents matters from Fremont, MI.
Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Kathryn takes on

Kathryn concentrates on appellate, cannabis, car accidents, civil rights, and criminal defense. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kathryn handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Fremont, Michigan

Kathryn takes appellate matters in Fremont, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Cannabis cases in Fremont, Michigan

Kathryn takes cannabis matters in Fremont, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Car Accidents cases in Fremont, Michigan

Kathryn takes car accidents matters in Fremont, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Fremont, Michigan

Kathryn takes civil rights matters in Fremont, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Fremont, Michigan

Kathryn takes criminal defense matters in Fremont, Michigan. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kathryn agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Kathryn M. Springstead — appellate lawyer in Fremont

Kathryn M. Springstead is a chief appellate counsel based in Fremont, MI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Cannabis, and Car Accidents. Kathryn has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at SBBL Law.

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

How Kathryn handles appellate matters

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…

Who Kathryn represents

Kathryn reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, cannabis, and car accidents matters in Fremont and the surrounding Michigan area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

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

Jurisdictions

Kathryn's state bar admissions

Michigan
2011 · ACTIVE

Kathryn studied at J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and M.A. International in Boston University.

Law school and academic background

Kathryn completed J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and M.A. International in Boston University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kathryn runs in Michigan is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Kathryn M. Springstead's office in Fremont

Kathryn's primary office is at 28 W. Main Street, Fremont, MI, 49412. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

SBBL Law

28 W. Main Street

Fremont, MI 49412

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kathryn M. Springstead — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kathryn usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kathryn charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kathryn will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Fremont, Michigan

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kathryn

Kathryn discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kathryn confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kathryn's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kathryn M. Springstead

How much does it cost to hire Kathryn for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kathryn walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kathryn offer a free consultation?
Kathryn charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kathryn's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Kathryn's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Michigan typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kathryn gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kathryn take my case if I'm outside Fremont?
Kathryn is licensed in Michigan. Matters governed by Michigan law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kathryn will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Kathryn?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kathryn will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kathryn accepting new appellate clients right now?
Kathryn's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Fremont, Detroit and Grand Rapids in Michigan

Kathryn handles appellate matters throughout Michigan. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

Kathryn M. Springstead, Appellate Attorney in Fremont, Michigan

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