Tessa K. Muir - Grand Rapids, MI
Attorney at SBBL Law
Lawyers in Grand Rapids, MI
60 Monroe Center St. NW Suite 500 Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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11
Years
Experience
Updated: 04/02/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Tessa K. Muir is an accomplished trial attorney as a former federal prosecutor and former Army JAG officer. As an Assistant US Attorney in the Western District of Michigan, Tessa served as the lead prosecutor in over 150 federal criminal cases and Sixth Circuit appeals. She worked closely with and trained dozens of law enforcement agencies on search warrants, computer investigations, and human trafficking - including the Michigan State Police, FBI, DEA, ATF, Homeland Security, police departments, and sheriffs' offices throughout Michigan.
She has earned commendations for her work as a federal trial attorney from the FBI, Homeland Security, and the State Bar of Michigan. Since 2015, she has been selected by fellow attorneys and federal judges in the Western District of Michigan as a Steering Committee member and instructor for the Hillman Trial Advocacy Program -the district's premier federal trial practice program.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Avvo 10.0 “Superb” Rating
- West Michigan Woman Brilliance Award: Social Change Agent
- State Bar of Michigan: Unsung Hero Award
- National Trial Lawyers — Top 40 Under 40 (Michigan)
- Georgetown University Law Center: Excellence in Trial Practice Award
- Princeton University: Distinguished Military Graduate and Shapiro Prize for Academic Excellence
Other Sources of Feedback About Tessa K. Muir
Included on the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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Georgetown University Law Center,
Washington,
District of Columbia
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Non Legal Education
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Princeton University (Distinguished Military Graduate)
A.B.
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Princeton University (Distinguished Military Graduate)
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
- New York
- 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
- 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
Reviews
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2024Tessa was amazing throughout the whole process, from the very beginning, to the hearing. She is a great listener and someone who can help/make you feel comfortable whatever the situation you are in. Tessa covered every base and went over any angle that may have been tried. She even wrote a ending statement that made myself shed a few tears with how well she portrayed my thoughts and feelings. 10/10
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Contact
60 Monroe Center St. NW
Suite 500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 800-594-7066
Email: Send a message
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https://sbbllaw.com/
- https://sbbllaw.com/blog/ (Blog Resources Page)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
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