Susan Gwinn has over 25 years of experience as a criminal and traffic lawyer and has represented hundreds of individuals in misdemeanor and felony criminal law cases in Athens. Delaying seeking legal representation from our leading lawyer can have a detrimental effect on the ultimate outcome of your criminal case. Susan Gwinn represents many different citizens, including truck drivers in various traffic cases throughout southeastern Ohio, including the counties of Athens, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, and Vinton.
There are many unknown pitfalls to handling criminal or traffic offenses on your own. For instance, most people are unaware that charges involving misdemeanor drug offenses can result in a six-month driver’s license suspension even if you were not driving an automobile at the time of the offense. Or did you know that a misdemeanor drug offense can result in the loss of federal financial aid? Often, Susan can help you avoid these penalties.
Every case is different so please call or email her to be sure you understand what you need to do in your case. You can call Susan Gwinn at (740) 594-8686. Or email her at Susan@Gwinnlaw.com.

Can’t make your court date?
Hiring an attorney can, on many occasions, prevent the need to appear in court on the date indicated on your ticket. However, unless you have a case continued by the court, you should never fail to make a court appearance. Hiring an attorney can, on some occasions, prevent the need to appear in court at all. Every case is different so don’t hesitate to call to find out how an attorney might help you in your specific case and seek professional legal advice.
Have you been charged with a criminal offense? The time to seek legal representation can never be soon enough. Call to see learn if you should speak with law enforcement, or if you should hire representation in order to protect yourself. Many times people do not realize that their actions could result in criminal charges.