Susanne Gustin

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Susanne Gustin

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Sex Crime

Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law, 299 Main St #1300, Salt Lake City, UT

About Susanne

Biography

An Experienced, Aggressive and Successful Criminal Defense Attorney on your side. Free Consultation.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

95%
Sex Crime 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
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+ 4
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Utah for 34 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Susanne Gustin

Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law, 299 Main St #1300, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111

susannegustinlaw.com

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Susanne Gustin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Shabnam | March 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

She made it

My husband had a criminal case we went to her She’s great to work with and always available when needed even If we texted her at night around 12 she always replied Sussane Gustin is a great attorney I highly recommend her to everyone

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Utah's Best

Doing criminal defense investigations for attorneys throughout the western United States I have had the opportunity to work with attorneys of all calibers. Susanne rates at the top with the best of the best. I urge anyone in Utah that needs an experienced litigator in criminal defense to contact Susa...nne before you do anything and see what is possible utilizing her services. If you're facing charge(s) that could have a major impact on your life that then go to someone that will be there, has the knowledge, capabilities and will fight for you then there is no one better than Susanne.

Posted by Michael | January 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Confident, professional, outstanding results!

We had an issue arise with our son being falsely accused and found Susanne through a search for competent defense attorneys. She was immediately empathetic to our situation and scheduled a meeting with us within a few days. When we met her she immediately put us all (my wife and my son) at ease an...d assured us that she could resolve our legal concerns. She was clear, concise, VERY easy to talk to, and made us feel that she TRULY had our interest at heart. Susanne quickly laid out a detailed and aggressive plan to make sure that our son did not have to suffer at all for something he was completely innocent of. She made the process so streamlined and simple for us. Susanne also made sure to keep in regular contact with us throughout the process and give us updates. She REALLY takes care of her clients! No one wants to have to deal with legal troubles but if we ever have to, we will be going straight to Susanne Gustin and we heartily recommend that you do the same!

Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Susanne Gustin

Awesome defense attorney! Closed two of my cases.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great work on my case!

Susanne eased my worries when I needed her services. When I thought that I was going to have years of hardship and large amounts of money to pay, she worked her hardest to act in my favor. She professionally worked my case to show my side of the of the story and to get me off on plea. I needed to hug... her afterwords. I definitely recommend her for all your criminal court needs. It was at times hard to get full responses from her texts and emails when I asked multiple questions initially. Still highly recommend!

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Susanne Gustin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Jemming

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susanne Gustin is a leader in the legal community and a zealous advocate. She is also simply a good person. I wholeheartedly endorse her."

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Brent Huff

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susanne is always in the courtroom and very effective with prosecutors and judges."

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Thomas Weber

Sex crime lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm a full time criminal defense lawyer. I always find Susanne's insights and advice to be thorough and deep. I have seen her perform legal maneuvers that I had previously considered to be impossible. Excellent."

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Aaron Nielson

Sex crime lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Susanne is an amazing attorney and teacher. I've had the opportunity to hear her lecture on how attorneys should be handling cases. She is as close to an expert in defending sex crimes as anyone can be. I specifically look for cases Susanne is handling in court because she has a way of finding ways to win on the most difficult of cases."

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Walter Bugden

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Suzanne is an experienced trial lawyer. She wins acquittals for her clients. She handles tough cases and doesn't back down. Juries like her."

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Edward Flint

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Susanne Gustin as one of the top criminal defense attorneys in Utah. A jury trial lawyer with vast experience and a ready willingness to take on the most difficult cases, and win."

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Jonathan Nish

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gustin is one of the finest attorneys I've ever had the pleasure to work with. I've seen her win cases that seemed impossible at the outset. She is honest, charming and respected by all of her peers. There is no doubt that I would recommend her to anybody who asked."

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Ryan Jensen

Unknown lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Druyon

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Susanne on the McNeil murder trial last year in Provo. She and Randy Spencer were the lead attorneys and were absolute rock stars, calmly handling the first case in Utah to ever permit the press in the courtroom. She was smooth, under control, focused, and effective. She has done many other high profile cases so she is able to handle high pressure situations with grace and with competence. But don't let her good looks throw you...she can be a pitbull when she needs to be! Go Susanne!"

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Roger Kraft

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Susanne and I have co-counseled several serious criminal matters together and if it were me charged with a crime she'd be the first person I'd call."

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Russell Pietryga

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Deiss

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Susanne on several criminal defense matters. She is very smart, aggressive, and always puts the client's interests first. She is an excellent lawyer."

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Catherine Cleveland

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Josie Brumfield

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Glen Cook

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Susanne is an intelligent, hard working attorney who cares."

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Jonathan Jemming

Criminal defense lawyer

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J. Gibb

Litigation lawyer

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Jason Schatz

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Edward Flint

Criminal defense lawyer

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Greg Law

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jennifer Lee

Family lawyer

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Andrew Deiss

Criminal defense lawyer

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Glen Cook

Criminal defense lawyer

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Roger Kraft

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lindsay Jarvis

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Mountain States Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Best Lawyers Criminal Defense, Utah Business Magazine

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Due Process/Justice Award, Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Utah State Bar

Third District Bar Commissioner

2011 - 2012

David K. Watkiss - Sutherland II American Inn of Court

Past President

2001 - 2002

Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Dr. Martin MacNeill

Guilty

State v. Eric Charlton

Victory

State v. David J. Bell

Not Guilty

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Education

1991

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Utah

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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