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%

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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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

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Susanne Gustin's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

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Posted by Roy | November 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Best of the Best!

Due to false accusations from my ex girlfriend i was in the worst spot in my life, I've never had to deal with police and honestly it was frightening, i immediately started to look for an attorney, and once i seen how much experience Susanne had,she was the clear choice, i got her the info she reque...sted from myself and she stop the outrageous case from going further. She is the best for a reason! I can't tell you how thankful I am.

Posted by Carla | June 16, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Susanne is fantastic!

Due to depression and threatening suicide, my son ended up in a situation where he was charged with two 3rd degree felonies. Having never been in a situation like this, we didn't know what to do except that we needed a good attorney. Susanne was recommended to us, and after searching online, we kne...w she was the best person to represent my son. She was great! From day one, she reassured us that everything would be OK. Susanne was able to get us an outcome that was better than we had ever thought possible. Because of her expertise, my son is getting the help that he needs and is doing great! Thank you, Susanne. She's the best!!

Posted by Taylor | February 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Susanne Gustin Saved My Life

Susanne Gustin was a great attorney. I had very serious charges filed against me and she basically saved my life and career. She obtained a Misdemeanor A plea on a 2nd degree Felony charge. Perfect outcome. Susanne was very knowledgeable of the laws and how the system works. She seemed very well ...connected and had a good relationship with the prosecutor and judge - which is vital. Almost as important was the way she handled me personally as that period in my life was extremely terrifying. She was always there to help make me feel better, she is extremely understanding and I felt like she cared about me. Susanne Gustin is highly recommended.

Posted by DJ | February 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense

You have a choice in who represents you. Susanne is the right one.

There is much to be said about Susanne Gustin, however I will try to keep my review concise. Susanne's handling of my case was done so with unrivaled professionalism and my best interest always in mind. She helped me better understand the intricacies of the courtroom, and exactly what would happe...n next throughout the entire trial process. She always kept my mind at ease and answered all my questions honestly and thoroughly, even if they were not the answers I wanted to hear. When I did not understand what was going on, Susanne seemed to instinctively turn to me and explain the situation, breaking through the legal jargon that can sometimes befuddle the layperson. She was not afraid to ask hard questions or give her professional opinion when necessary, but was consistent in her professional manner and tone. Occasionally, during court proceedings and especially at my trial, I watched the State's attorneys "showboat" in an attempt to excite the jury and create an overinflated picture of their libretto. Susanne never resorted to this or other sensationalistic tactics; her strength as a formidable attorney enough to make her solid arguments resonate. Her questions to witnesses both on direct as well as cross examination were always relevant. She collaborated with colleagues to ensure she was looking at my case from all angles. Not once was there ever a sign of an inflated ego, unlike many attorneys I have come to know. Every word spoken by Susanne was, and is, genuine. The amount of research done and time spent building my case is unfathomable to me. My gratitude for her, and all others who worked on my case, is without measure. If anyone should have a question about retaining Susanne Gustin as their attorney, I offer them this piece of advice; No case is guaranteed to win or lose in court, however having Susanne as your legal counsel is an opportunity I highly advise you not let pass you by.

Posted by Peter | January 15, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome attorney

Thank you Susanne for taking my case and helping me out in a time of need. You were very helpful and I appreciate everything you did for me. Not only did you handle it for me but you gave me some pretty decent advice as well. I'm glad I had you in my corner to defend me.

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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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