Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law

Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law is a criminal defense lawyer in Salt Lake City, Utah. With 30 years of experience, Gustin focuses her practice on defending individuals facing serious criminal charges, with a particular emphasis on sex offenses. She has represented clients in high-profile matters, including the defense of Dr. Martin J. MacNeill, a case that received national media attention on Dateline and 20/20. Other notable outcomes include securing an acquittal for David James Bell, who faced a minimum of 31 years to life in prison for felony child kidnapping and burglary, and obtaining the dismissal of manslaughter charges for a former Marine in State v. Charleston. Gustin also handled the defense of David O. Kingston in a case involving unlawful sexual conduct. Her legal career began in the public defender’s office, where she worked on drug cases, child sex crimes, murder, and other serious felonies before establishing her private practice in 1998.

Gustin earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Political Science and Middle East Studies with a minor in Hebrew from the University of Utah in 1987, followed by a Juris Doctor from the University of Utah School of Law in 1991. She is a member of the honor societies Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. Her leadership roles include serving as President of the Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in 2002 and as President of the David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Chapter of the American Inns of Court in 2012. She also served as a Utah State Bar Commissioner from 2013 to 2016. In 2024, she was selected by Super Lawyers.

The firm holds a rating of 4.70 based on 186 reviews, reflecting a strong local reputation built on a large base of client feedback. Clients cite compassion, attentiveness, timely responses, and excellent communication as key aspects of the service they received.

Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law combines extensive trial experience with a specialized focus on serious criminal defense, serving clients in Salt Lake City with a track record that includes high-profile acquittals and dismissals.