Matthew G. Borgula - Grand Rapids, MI
Attorney at SBBL Law
Asset Forfeiture Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI
60 Monroe Center St. NW #500 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Grand Rapids Asset Forfeiture Lawyer
Updated: 10/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Asset Forfeiture
- Tax Crimes & IRS Investigations
- Health Care Fraud
- Other Financial Crimes
- Environmental Crimes
- Major Cases (Murder-for-Hire, RICO, Terrorism, High-Profile Public Cases)
- Internal Corporate Investigations
- Grand Jury Investigations
- Criminal Appeals
- Federal Public Defender Appointed Cases
Attorney Information
Overview
Matt Borgula is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a seasoned trial attorney who has defended and prosecuted hundreds of criminal and civil cases in federal and state court. His trial experience includes all complex criminal matters, including healthcare fraud, tax, money laundering, murder, drug trafficking, criminal enterprise, and computer crimes. Matt routinely counsels clients who are under investigation by federal, state or regulatory agencies. Before joining SBBL Law, Matt served on the leadership team of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Michigan, where he was Deputy Criminal Chief, led the Financial Crimes Unit and Drug Unit, and served as the district’s forfeiture chief. In those roles, he handled every phase of federal matters—from investigations and grand jury proceedings through trial. Earlier in his career, Matt practiced in Chicago at Jenner & Block, representing clients in securities fraud matters, complex commercial disputes, class actions, and Consumer Protection Act claims. Matt represents federal clients nationwide.
Track Record
Matt represents individuals and businesses in criminal prosecutions, grand jury investigations, and civil enforcement actions brought by state and federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service and the Securities Exchange Commission. His goal in defending his clients is to minimize the damage and disruption caused by these proceedings, often while still in the investigation phase before charges are brought. Matt advises clients on the risks and benefits of going to trial versus negotiating a resolution outside of trial.
Matt has specialized expertise in cases involving healthcare fraud, tax fraud, money laundering, and the Bank Secrecy Act. As a federal prosecutor, Matt was a frequent lecturer at the Department of Justice’s National Advocacy Center in Columbia, South Carolina. He has also provided training to state and federal law enforcement agencies on issues related to search and seizure of assets and evidence, suspicious activity reports and other banking regulations, and white-collar crime.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- American College of Trial Lawyers — Fellow
- Best Lawyers - White Collar Crime, Grand Rapids Magazine
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2026
- Best Lawyers - Non White Collar Crime, Grand Rapids Magazine
- Exceptional Service Award, The National Association of Former United States Attorneys, 2015
- Commendation for Outstanding Case Work, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2014
- Outstanding Service Award, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, 2014
- Asset Forfeiture Money Laundering Section, Case of the Year, United States Department of Justice, 2009
- Outstanding Service Award, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, 2008
- Outstanding Prosecution Award, Department of Homeland Security Investigations, 2007
- Commendation for Outstanding Case Work, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2006
- Outstanding Service Award, Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, 2005
- Commendation for Outstanding Case Work, Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2004
Other Sources of Feedback About Matthew G. Borgula
Included on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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The University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1997
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Non Legal Education
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Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1993
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: History
Current Employment Position(s)
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Trial Attorney, Partner | Head of Federal Criminal Practice
Past Positions
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, Department of Justice, 2003 - 2015
- Associate, Jenner & Block, 1999 - 2003
- Associate, Dykema Gossett, 1997 - 1999
Languages
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English
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French
Classes and Seminars
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2025: Hillman Advocacy Program, Trial Skills Instructor
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2018: State Bar of Michigan Annual Conference, Defense and Prosecution of Federal Criminal Charges
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2015: West Michigan Chief Legal Officers Organization, Internal Investigations
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2014: Basic Trial Advocacy, Trial Skills
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2013: ICLE Webinar, Technology, Apps & Gadgets for the Courtroom
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2011: IRS SAR/Financial Crime Seminar, Structuring and Bank Secrecy Act Crimes
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2011: Advanced SAR Review Team Seminar, Legal Update: Suspicious Activity Reports and the Bank Secrecy Act
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2010: West Michigan Law Enforcement Training, Search and Seizure/Interdiction
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2010: SAR Review Seminar, Case Study: Suspicious Activity Reports
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2010: Forfeiture Seminar, Asset Forfeiture for Law Enforcement Officers
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2010: Banking Crimes Seminar, Suspicious Activity Reports
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2009: Asset Forfeiture Chiefs and Experts Seminar, Case Study: Asset Forfeiture
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2008: SAR Review Teams Training, Case Study: Bank Secrecy Act
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2008: Financial Crimes Seminar, White Collar Crime
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2007: White Collar Crime Seminar, Federal Financial Crimes
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2007: Health Care Fraud Quarterly Meeting, Health Care Fraud Forfeitures
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2006: White Collar Crime Seminar, Forfeiture in Financial Crimes Cases
- 2006: Advanced Money Laundering Seminar, Advanced Money Laundering
Bar Admissions
- Michigan, 1997
- 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 6th Circuit
Other Affiliations
- Historical Society for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan — President
- Immunity and Plea Agreements — Presentation to the Federal Defender Panel Attorneys
- Trial Advocacy Skills – National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina
- Technology, Apps & Gadgets for the Courtroom – ICLE Webinar, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Structuring and the Bank Secrecy Act – National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina
- Legal Update: Suspicious Activity Reports and the Bank Secrecy Act – National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina
- Search and Seizure/Interdiction — West Michigan Law Enforcement Training Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Suspicious Activity Reports – National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina Asset Forfeiture for Law Enforcement Officers, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- White Collar Crime – Financial Crimes Seminar for Bankers, Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Health Care Fraud Forfeitures – Health Care Fraud Quarterly Meeting, Lansing, Michigan
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Contact
60 Monroe Center St. NW
#500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
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