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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+ 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 1 - 5 of 31 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Consumer Protection

Susanne is AMAZING and saved me from huge worry

I became the subject of a scam: attempted extortion from someone I met on a dating site. Susanne immediately identified it as a criminal and bogus. She called me back several times over the weekend - unbelievably responsive. Susanne's years of experience allowed her to point out the amateur nature of... the attempt and put my mind at ease. She is kind, logical and firm. Exactly what you need. If you are in any trouble, or even think you might be: Call Susanne!!

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Down to Business, Tenacious, Caring!

Susanne was always there for me. Althoug my case turn out not to be she was there until the last minute supporting and answering questions. If you need a lawyer that cares for you and takes care of business look no more. Thank you Susanne!

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

Best Lawyer Ever!!!!!!!

I hired Susanne in December. Had three charges filed against me for assault, trespassing, and intoxication. These charges carried a max 1 year sentence, needless to say was freaking out. Especially since I did not live in Utah and was out of state. I never been in this kind of trouble before. One bad... moment in life could change my families and my life. With any jail time you lose your job, house, etc.... So I called Susanne and from that point I knew I was in great hands. She answered all my questions timely and guided me through the process. The whole time I’m freaking out she was the calming hand telling me to relax and it would be ok and boy was she right. She got 2 charges dropped and charged for the lesser of the 3 with no jail time and all will be expunged in a year. Thank you, thank you, thank you Susanne.

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 | September 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Saved Me, My Job, My reputation and my Future!!

My situation started on April 1st. Yes it was April Fools Day yet this was no JOKE! I'm a sex offender who spent 10 years in prison and 6 plus years on parole before getting off paper. I was contacted by a police department requesting I speak with them about a case. I went in not thinking it had ...anything to do with me. We have things take place at work often where we do get involved. Speaking with the detective I found out I had been accused of a crime of a sexual nature. I knew the accusation was false! I stopped answering any questions and called Susanne Gustin who returned my call very quickly even though she was at lunch. Yes she called me right back! She told me not to talk to anyone and I was now represented and if there were questions to have them call her! This meant a ton, with my past I though I was done! My job as a manager, my family and everything else I worked so hard for all of a sudden seemed impossible to keep! I really thought I was done and was ready to just give up. I became so bad I ended up on FMLA at work and was off for several months with all kinds of stress related issues. During this entire time Susanne stayed in touch and worked on getting this resolved. Now is when I have to say how often does an attorney or any other professional call you on a Sunday? She knew I was having a rough time and called me 3 times one Sunday to check up on me! That doesn't happen often and it really helped me keep it together! She got her investigators on top of it in no time. I did do some tests for them which were very important and no doubt helped me. I have to go back and say I still can't believe she called me on a Sunday to make sure I was okay, how great is that? Susanne does think of her clients and strives to do the best she can for them! To make another story short I will say that after a few months, with having Susanne as my attorney all charges have been dropped! I am back to work and doing well. I'm back to living a normal life and continuing to grow. I wanted to give up yet Susanne wouldn't let me. She saved me, my job, my family and my life!! To finish I will say if an attorney is needed you can't go wrong with Susanne! She will be there for you at all times no matter what the situation is. I have used a couple of attorneys in the past yet no one with the confidence and know how as Susanne! Sometimes we all feel alone during hard times, Susanne shares those times with you and supports you! Be straight forward and honest with her and she will do the same for you!!

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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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