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OWI & Drunk Driving
One stop can leave a lot in question. Your license, your livelihood, your ability to get through an ordinary day. We examine the stop, the testing, and the evidence to understand where your defense can begin.
There’s More to Your Story.
Trusted Criminal Defense
A charge can change how the world sees you.
It shouldn’t be the only thing your lawyer sees.
When Everything Feels Unsettled, Start with a Conversation.
Maybe you’ve been charged. Maybe an investigation has just begun. Maybe you’re making this call for someone you love. There’s often more on your mind than the case itself. Your work. Your family. The things you’ve spent years building.
You don’t have to know the right questions yet. Tell us where you are. We’ll listen, help you understand the situation, and talk through what comes next.
Close Attention Changes the Picture.
A Police Report Tells One Account. It Doesn’t Relieve Us Of The Responsibility to Look Further.
We spend time with you. Examine the evidence. Ask what’s missing and what deserves another look. The details of your life matter, too: where you’ve been, what you’re facing, and what you hope to protect.
That understanding informs how we investigate, how we prepare, and how we speak on your behalf.
Different Circumstances.
The Same Commitment.
From an unexpected arrest to a complicated federal investigation, we bring focused criminal-defense experience and personal attention to the work.
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Sexual Assault Allegations
These cases carry deeply personal consequences. We approach them with discretion, careful investigation, and a willingness to question assumptions. You’ll have room to speak openly and a team that takes the details seriously.
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Drug Charges
What was found matters. So does how it was found. We look closely at searches, seizures, and the evidence behind the allegations, from possession charges to complex state and federal cases.
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Federal & White-Collar Defense
When your work, reputation, or freedom is under scrutiny, every decision can feel consequential. We help you understand the investigation, consider your options, and respond with purpose.
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Domestic Violence
When a criminal allegation reaches into your home and relationships, the legal questions are only part of what you’re carrying. We help you understand the immediate concerns while preparing your defense.
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Criminal Appeals
A conviction doesn’t make your questions disappear. We review the record for meaningful grounds to challenge what happened and give you an honest assessment of what may still be possible.
You Should Feel Known Here.
Not Just Recognized When You Call. Understood.
We built SMS around the kind of working relationship we believe people need during a difficult time: familiar faces, thoughtful preparation, and conversations that leave you clearer than before.
People Who Know Your Case.
A small, closely connected team that shares perspectives and pays attention to the details.
Answers You Can Work With.
An honest view of the possibilities, the limits, and the decisions ahead. No promises made simply to put you at ease.
A Little Less Left to Wonder About.
We prepare you for upcoming steps and make time for the questions that come with them.
Gary K. Springstead
Founding Partner
Kathryn Maddox Springstead
Partner
Nicole Springstead-Stolte
Partner
Knowing When to
Press. And Where.
There’s a Difference Between Making Noise and Making a Persuasive Argument.
- 01Challenge.
- 02Negotiate.
- 03Stand firm.
Good defense calls for judgment: when to challenge an account, when to negotiate, and when to stand firm. We prepare carefully so those decisions come from an understanding of your case, not a need to put on a show.
We can’t promise where every case will end. We can be direct about what we see and deliberate about what we do next.
You Don’t Have to See the Whole Way Ahead.
For Now, We Can Begin With What You Know.
- What’s happened so far.
- Any charges, notices, or court dates.
- What’s weighing on you most.
We’ll talk through whether we can help and what working together would look like.
