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Summit County is part of the 3rd Judicial District of Utah. The county has a small population of 43,357, and a coverage area of 1,900 square miles.

Notable cities in the county include:

  1. Summit Park
  2. Snyderville
  3. Kamas
  4. Silver Summit
  5. Oakley

Each county handles their cases differently. Susanne Gustin has worked with local authorities in Summit County for decades and understands the nuances of receiving a favorable outcome.

Local Attorneys Devoted to Criminal Defense

With our offices in Salt Lake City, Susanne Gustin is dedicated to local, dedicated legal defense for criminal misconduct. Attorney Gustin has developed a reputation for her aggressive legal defense tactics and passionate defense.

If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime in Summit County, you are in need of an excellent defense attorney. Attorney Gustin provides defense for drug, sex, and property crimes, to name a few.

Call Susanne Gustin today at (801) 243-2814 to set up your initial consultation and discuss your legal options.

Susanne Gustin serves clients in Summit Park, Snyderville, Kamas, Silver Summit, Oakley, Coalville, Francis, Henefer, Marion.

Diversion Programs in Summit County, UT

Juvenile Diversion Programs

Summit County offers alternative sentencing for juvenile offenders, including:

  • Crossroads – This program is the Summit County Juvenile Court’s Drug & Mental Health court. Defendants are referred to the program via the Summit County prosecutor’s office or by the juvenile court magistrate. These programs are reserved for those with a substance abuse disorder (SUD) and/or a mental health disorder.
  • Restorative Justice Committee – This task force includes members of charities, victim advocates, law enforcement and representatives from the prosecutor’s office and juvenile court. The committee makes recommendations for juveniles to provide community restitution without incarceration.
  • Teen Court – The Teen (or Peer) court consists of teens who sit as jury members and advocate on behalf of their peers. Similar to the restorative justice committee, the teen court seeks to find restorative solutions to juvenile delinquency.

Summit County Prosecutor’s Office

The office of the Summit County prosecutor represents juvenile victims and prosecutes juvenile delinquents. The office employs five assistant prosecutors in the delinquency division. This office handles cases where the offender is under 18 years of age, and include crime from minor misdemeanors to aggravated murder.

Depending on the severity of the case, the county may be sent to the Summit County Court of Common Pleas.

Sheriff’s Office in Summit County

The SCSO is the county-wide law-enforcement mechanism for Summit County. The office serves the unincorporated parts of Summit County and less populated cities like Norton and Northfield. The Sheriff’s Office is located in Park City.

6300 Justice Center Road
Park City, Utah 84098
435-615-3600

Courtrooms in Summit County, Utah

There are 10 major courtrooms in Summit County, at the following locations:

Silver Summit District Court

(435) 615-4300

6300 Justice Center Road Ste. A
Park City, Utah

Summit County – Third District Juvenile Court

(435) 615-4320

6300 Justice Center Road
Park City, Utah

Summit County – Third District Juvenile Court

(435) 615-4320

6300 Justice Center Road
Park City, Utah

Additional Resources

Civil Process Summary – View Utah’s Civil Process Flowchart to understand the overall timeline and next steps for civil complaints.

Criminal Court Process – Read the following summary from the state of Utah Judiciary to understand the breakdown of criminal processes. The summary includes descriptions of each part of the court process, such as jury selection, opening statements and witness and evidence presentation.

Juvenile Justice Options – This document from the state of Utah outlines the different programs available for juveniles via each district’s programming.

Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Today in Summit County

With our offices in Salt Lake City, Susanne Gustin is dedicated to local, dedicated legal defense for criminal misconduct. Attorney Gustin has developed a reputation for her aggressive legal defense tactics and passionate defense.

If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime in Summit County, you are in need of an excellent defense attorney. Attorney Gustin provides defense for drug, sex, and property crimes, to name a few.

Call Susanne Gustin today at (801) 243-2814 to set up your initial consultation and discuss your legal options.

Susanne Gustin serves clients in Summit Park, Snyderville, Kamas, Silver Summit, Oakley, Coalville, Francis, Henefer, Marion.

Case Results

The following represents a small sample of outcomes that attorney Susanne Gustin has achieved for her clients. Please understand that the facts and circumstances of each case is unique.

Dismissal

Charges: Rape of a child
Date: August 2023
Details: Several rape of a child charges allegedly occurring over several years is dismissed based on statute of limitations. Gustin elicits favorable testimony from the alleged victim at the preliminary hearing about reporting the incident…

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Acquittal

Charges: Aggravated kidnapping, rape, forcible sexual abuse
Date: October 2015
Details: Gustin earns “not guilty” verdicts on aggravated kidnapping, rape and forcible sexual abuse charges after one week jury trial. Client was facing 30 years-to-life in prison.

No charges

Allegation: Child sexual abuse
Date: December 2017
Details: Client faced allegations of child sexual abuse when he was teaching swimming lessons to a child. District Attorney’s office declines to prosecute when Gustin provides office with interviews of employees at the pool and provides…

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I am writing this review out of sincere gratitude for the “Red Shoes Living” customer service experience provided to me by Susanne Gustin. I had a very unique case and at the onset, I knew my case would require a person of high character, compassion, and who would exercise a strong work ethic to provide me with the commitment to working my case to my high standards. We live in a society where the large majority have lost faith in our legal system and in receiving quality customer service from a reputable attorney, the kind of service one would expect to receive under duress, whether guilty or innocent. In all honesty, I received compassion, attentiveness, timely responses, excellent communication, fair and concise guidance, and clarity, every step of the way, which resulted in the most favorable outcome for my situation. The feeling of having an attorney who was in the corner with me and could defend me while upholding justice and fairness was unmeasurable. Life and circumstances that may land an individual in a situation that brings into question their character, by their actions, or reaction, even the most honest person with the best of intentions, can be out of someone’s control. Retaining Susanne Gustin, to represent me was the best decision I made, enabling me to bring my life back together relatively quickly, with the least amount of collateral damage, saving my hard-earned career and academic education, ultimately assisting me in moving forward, beyond a set of circumstances that would not define me. Susanne Gustin took a sincere interest in humanizing me and in defending me. I will always be thankful for the high value of service she delivered.

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The courtesy and professionalism my family received from Ms. Gustin were extraordinary. She returned our initial texts and phone calls quickly and efficiently. She established an action plan immediately. She contacted us on weekends to effectively see our situation end with positive results. She had our case wrapped up successfully in a matter of weeks. When your family members are falsely accused, Ms. Gustin is the person to have in your corner. Her kindness, care, and compassion are above reproach. Our trust was well-placed and her results were impeccable. Our family will ever be grateful for Susanne’s generosity with her knowledge, talents, and care.

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When our granddaughter found herself in a very difficult situation and accused of assault, Susanne was able to get her sentence greatly reduced and she was able to avoid prison. Susanne is very competent and professional and is dedicated to getting the best outcome for her client. From the very beginning she encouraged us that she could help our granddaughter and she did. We were able to reach her and get our questions answered. She is very experienced and has earned the respect of the prosecutors. She is an excellent attorney and we strongly recommend her to help a person get their life back on track.

Gerald

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Highly recommend she helped me get rid of my domestic violence charge and keep my record clean. She also was very responsive with text messages and phone calls. Very easy to get a hold of anytime.

Austin

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