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

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Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent, Thorough Defense

After being falsely accused of two crimes, Susanne came highly recommended by a number of professionals in the area...and for good reason. Her legal prowess is matched by her client manner, e.g.. prompt updates, clear direction, and thorough advocacy. She was a reassuring and forceful presence on m...y side through the stress and lunacy that were my "charges", that ultimately she presented to be deemed not worthy of pursuit after investigation. Thanks Susanne.

Posted by Brenda Stevens | June 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The Best Attorney you would want fighting for you!

My family ran into a little snag around midnight in May. We called Susanne right away, it must have been around 1 am or 2 am. She answered us within the hour. She was very prompt and thourough about everything we needed to do on our end. She answered every question and was always honest about every l...ittle detail. Which, helped to calm my family down since we're worry warts. She was always there every step of the way until the end. When it came time for the end, she was great with explaining everything and always fighting for you and not personal gain! We ended up with an amazing deal from the judge and prosecutor literally thanks to her. She is all about her clients and worth every thing she asks. If anyone is looking for the best Attorney EVER, we highly recommend her for your case!!

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

I'm so glad I contacted Susanne.

I was recently arrested on 2 class C misdemeanor charges. I had never been arrested before. I knew that I would at the very least, have a fine to pay, but I was told that I could potentially be spending some time in jail, which would make me lose my job. Confused and worried, I contacted Susanne, ...and she calmed me down and discussed the situation with me. She worked with me through the process, answering my questions, even when I felt like I might be pestering her, and she was always very friendly. She also had good rapport with both the judge and prosecutor. She discussed my situation with the prosecutor, and they were able to drop one of my charges and have my plea for the other held in abeyance. I must pay a fee, but happily, I'm not going to jail or losing my job. While working on this, she gave me the information to do the steps I'd need to before the court even asked for them, which saved time. This was a much better outcome than I thought was possible when this all began. Thanks a ton Susanne!

Posted by Alexander Burgess | January 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Terrific Lawyer

Susanne Gustin is a consummate professional and a more than savvy lawyer, who delivers on what she promises. After listening to my case, she clearly conveyed what the possible outcomes were and gave me a good understanding of the best and worst case scenarios. Susanne put my mind at ease by answeri...ng all my questions and guiding towards the best possible results. Always punctual with returning phone calls, Susanne made a the complicated legal process simple and saved me time and agony by avoiding the court room. Trust that you will be in good hands if you decided to hire Susanne as your legal council.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Suzanne was wonderful!

I had a little problem that I needed legal support with. I contacted Susanne. I was so far out of my comfort zone, I was scared to death. Susanne eased my mind, and pretty much held my hand the whole way. I really wanted the Judge to hear the details of what had occurred, as I don't think all thi...ngs are black and white. I was so grateful that she was able to speak to the Judge and explain my situation. I was able to take my 6 class B misdemeanors to 1 and get the resolution I was hoping for. I have never done anything wrong or been in trouble before. I am a 57 year old disabled woman. Somewhat not your ordinary situation. I am forever grateful for Susanne and all her help. I highly recommend her.

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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

Activity

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