Jessica Z. Segal
About Jessica
Biography
Jessica has been a trusted legal advisor to the Hudson Valley community for over 19 years. Her previous experience is at the Dutchess County District Attorney’s office where she spent 17 years prosecuting all levels of crime.
Jessica received her Bachelor of Arts from Hofstra University in 1996 and her Juris Doctorate from Pace University School of Law in 1999. While at Pace Law School, she was a member of the Environmental Law Review. In 2000, Jessica joined the Dutchess County District Attorney’s Office and has prosecuted high-level felonies with a specialized focus in Vehicular Homicide and impaired driver cases. While there, Jessica gained significant trial experience and was responsible for litigating numerous vehicle crash cases where causation and assessment of physical injuries were assessed and successfully litigated. Additionally, she gained a background in appellate litigation and has successfully argued cases to the Appellate Term of the 9th and 10th Judicial District.
Throughout her career, Jessica has instructed at many legal agencies and organizations including:
- The Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Police Academy
- Local police departments
- The Dutchess County Bar Association Continuing Legal Education
- The Dutchess County Magistrates Association
Jessica has also been a speaker on numerous topics for local events including, Empire State Law Enforcement Traffic Safety Conference: Using Technology In Your Investigation; New York State Prosecutor’s Training Institute Advanced DWI Prosecution: Presenting Your Case; Dutchess County RID (Remove Intoxicated Drivers) Annual Victim’s Ceremony and as a judge for the Pace Law School International Criminal Moot Court Competition.
Jessica has taken the following courses to become more valuable to her clients:
- Lethal Weapon – Advanced Trial Advocacy
- The Drugged Driver And Prescription Drugs
- Train the Trainer: How to convey information to various learning styles
- The Vehicle Autopsy: Post Crash Vehicle Inspection
- Teaching at Trial: How the Jury Listens and Learns
- Trial Issues in Vehicular Homicide Cases
Jessica is a board member of the Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County and an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice Department of Dutchess Community College. In addition to her legal practice, Jessica is a member of the Mid- Hudson Valley Real Estate Investors Association.
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Licensed in New York for 26 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2000
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Jessica Z. Segal, Esq.
4 Liberty Street, Second Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
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Jessica Z. Segal's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | September 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Exceeding the Best Expectations
From our first consult over the phone I knew Miss Segal was the one. Her concern for my well being and best interest was her first priority . She made me feel as if I were her only client .Miss Segal together with fellow attorney ,Todd Carpenter, made sure I was accompanied to each hearing or court d...
Posted by Dennis | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Aggravated DWI
Professional in every manner, Jessica helped me through a very hard time. She gave me sound advice, I followed her suggestions and received a better outcome in court than other’s that I personally know with the same exact charge.
Jessica Z. Segal's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jessica has always been an exceptional attorney in both public and private service and is the gold standard for trial attorneys. Always respectful of her co-counsel as well as adversaries, Jessica is a pleasure to work with. I endorse and recommend her without hesitation."
"Jessica is an exceptionally talented and skilled attorney. She is diligent, aggressive and professional. I endorse this lawyer."
"Jessica is an absolutely wonderful attorney and human being. In addition to being highly intelligent and thorough, she also possesses the rare ability to be both tenacious in the representation of her clients while maintaining compassion and respect for her adversaries. I strongly endorse Jessica as an incredibly competent and skilled attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Citation: Teen Driving & Victim Impact Panel Volunteer, New York State Assembly Member Didi Barrett
2016
Certificate of Recognition - Teen Driving, New York State Senator Sue Serino
2012
Certificate of Appreciation, Counsel on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess County
2002
Certificate of Appreciation, American Saddlebred Horse Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Of Counsel, Carpenter Law PLLC
2018 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Dutchess Community College
2017 - 2018
Associate, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP
2000 - 2017
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Dutchess County District Attorney
Associations
2010 - Present
The Council on Addiction Prevention & Education of Dutchess CountySpeaker
Education
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2019
Criminal Law
2014
Using Technology For DWI Investigations
2013
Presenting your Case