The right perspective comes from experience.

Proven experience. Tenacious representation. Compassionate advocacy. And clear insights into criminal and mental health law. That’s the edge you’ll find at Hawk Criminal Law.

A better world begins with a smarter approach.

“Throughout my years working in the Criminal Justice System, I had a front-row seat to the relationship between crime and mental health issues. I opened my practice with a clear mission: To provide an approach to criminal defense that helps break the cycle of crime by acknowledging and addressing the relationship between crime and mental health.”

SUSAN HAWK

Bridging the gap between criminal and mental health law

Criminal Defense

With more than 25 years of trying and presiding over the most difficult and complex criminal cases, Susan Hawk provides clients with expertise in nearly every aspect of criminal defense representation. 

Mental Health Law

Susan Hawk represents her clients with compassion and an unwavering dedication to end the revolving door of incarceration by advocating for effective mental health treatment for those who need it most.

  • “Overwhelmed and confused, Susan helped me navigate the legal system and get my life back on track. What could have been a setback of a lifetime, became the beginning of hope for a bright future. Susan was the very thing I needed!”

    FORMER CRIMINAL LAW CLIENT, C.W.

  • “Susan is in a class all by herself. My first experience working with an attorney was not at all what I expected. She made certain justice was served while being respectful of all parties involved. I highly recommend her!”

    FORMER CRIMINAL LAW & MENTAL HEALTH LAW CLIENT, S.W.

  • “Susan Hawk is wonderful to work with. She helped me through the hardest time in my life. Susan puts her clients’ best interests at the forefront. She is easily accessible when I have questions or concerns and is an expert in her field.”

    FORMER CRIMINAL LAW CLIENT, A.H.