Tessa K. Muir

Tessa K. Muir

SBBL Law, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, Education Law
  • Michigan, New York
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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 hundreds of federal criminal cases and Sixth Circuit appeals. She worked closely with and trained federal, state, and local 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. Now, she uses that knowledge to understand weaknesses in an investigation and areas where law enforcement and investigators made critical errors.

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.

Tessa founded and leads SBBL Law’s Title IX practice group and has become a national leader in the field. She represents students, staff, and faculty members who are either the victim (complainant) or the accused person (respondent) in Title IX sexual harassment and sexual assault cases at schools and colleges nationwide. She puts her background as a federal prosecutor and defense attorney to work to ensure the Title IX investigation process is as fair and thorough as possible for her clients. Her expertise and track record in this field are unrivaled, and she brings a deep understanding of Title IX laws and policies to fight for a fair and just outcome in every case. As a Title IX attorney, she has successfully advocated for clients from five years old through college grad students and professors.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Education Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
ID Number: P79845
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 4662730
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner Attorney
SBBL Law, PLLC
- Current
Senior Counsel
SBBL Law, PLLC
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Corporate Counsel
Automattic Inc
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Assistant US Attorney
US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan
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Captain | Attorney
US Army JAG Corps
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Education
Georgetown University Law Center
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Princeton University
Honors: Pine Prize for Academic Excellence; Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate
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Awards
Brilliance Award - Social Change Agent
West Michigan Woman Magazine
Tessa Muir, "when not in the courtroom, is a community activist focused on raising awareness of and helping to prevent human trafficking, particularly sexual trafficking. She conducts seminars that help identify what human trafficking is and what signs to look for and report, ultimately with the goal of ensuring a safer community for all children.”
Unsung Hero Award
State Bar of Michigan
Awarded at the State Bar Assembly Annual Meeting for exceptional service to others, specifically in the fields of fighting human trafficking and child exploitation.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan  # P79845
- Current
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Contact & Map
60 Monroe Center St NW
500
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Telephone: (616) 458-5500
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed