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
2021 2020 2019
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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

susannegustinlaw.com

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Susanne Gustin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

101 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Violent Crime

Posted by Jerimon R. | July 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Absolutely Amazed!!

I was facing a mandatory sentence. 3 priors, facing assault charges, was pretty skeptical about any lawyer, however, susanne gustin worked a miracle, plea an obeyence, 12 mnths probation. The moment she walked into the courtroom she was well respected by prosecutors. And the Judge! ! I must admit.... I was expecting the worst. And ended up with the best possible outcome!! I would recommend her to anyone!! Absolutely amazing. 100% professional. This woman cares about people!! Hard to find in an attorney 5 STARS!!!!!!!

Posted by James | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Outstanding criminal defense attorney

I am a Utah attorney working on non-criminal cases. Occasionally I have clients and family members who need a really good criminal defense attorney. Ms. Gustin is one of the two best criminal defense attorneys in the state! I have referred her difficult adult felony and murder cases and she diligentl...y listened to the clients, cut through the nonsense and obtained great outcomes each time. I also have referred her juvenile felony drug and other misdemeanor cases; again, Ms. Gustin worked hard and achieved much better than anticipated results. I believe based upon me watching her in court that she is respected and listened to by the judge and she has earned a stellar reputation both with prosecutors and fellow criminal defense attorneys. She is a great attorney and respects each individual that I have sent to her, no matter their background or the charges against them. I recommend her enthusiastically and without any reservation.

Posted by Corrina | April 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Highly recommend, she rocks! Saved our lives!

My son was charged w/domestic violence, intoxication & strangulation. He & his wife had a party & things got out of hand. As a single parent I live in Seattle, Wa. I called several attorneys in Utah who all quoted an outrageous amount to be paid upfront. Susanne Gustin was willing to work out a payme...nt plan & we did everything by phone which was very convenient for me. You just can't find an attorney who will do that for you these days. All we had was our faith in God. We prayed constantly for Susanne and her team. She was very professional & always returned my & my son's calls & worked w/my son. At the first preliminary hearing a curve ball was thrown at her but she handled it masterly. The second court she was able to work out a deal w/the prosecutor. A plea & abeyance. Basically my son plead guilty & got 18 months probation. He has to complete some classes & when the 18 months is up it will all be dismissed. I am so pleased of the outcome, she saved our lives! I highly recommend Susanne Gustin to represent you. I will refer my friends from Utah to her. Bless her heart & all those who work w/her. She rocks! Life is good. God is good!

Posted by SavedMyLife | April 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Saved My Life

I never thought I would ever need a criminal defense attorney. My world was turned upside down by a super aggressive prosecutor, who waged a personal attack against me from the beginning. Charged with aggravated kidnapping and object rape, the stakes were for the rest of my life. I knew I needed mo...re than an attorney, I needed someone who believed in me and would fight for me. Susanne Gustin was the answer to my prayers. She listened to me, talked through each detail of the case, worked side by side, day and night, taking my calls at any hour. Her knowledge and insights were invaluable, her work ethic amazing and her compassion appreciated during my darkest times. Susanne was absolutely brilliant in court. Her instincts were right on at every turn. Susanne had all the best expert witnesses on speed dial. She handled each witness with class and dignity. Her cross examinations had the prosecutors hanging their heads in their hands. Nothing has ever sounded better than hearing Not Guilty to aggravated kidnapping and object rape. When your life is on the line, You Need Susanne Gustin on your side. I owe my life to her and consider her the best attorney I've ever worked with, and a dear friend. She literally saved my life.

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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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