Melissa Sommer Segers

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Melissa Sommer Segers

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 14 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile

899 N. Logan St., Suite 208, Denver, CO

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About Melissa

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Areas of Expertise: Assault; Domestic Violence; Drugs; DUI; Forgery; Sex crimes; Protection Orders; Theft; Trespass...if it's a crime, I'll defend you!

14 years

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Juvenile Law 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 1

Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 14 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Segers Law, LLC

899 N. Logan St., Suite 208, Denver, CO, 80203

segers.law/

Melissa Sommer Segers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jay | October 28, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A light in the darkness

After an unfortunate choice, in what was probably the most difficult time of my life and all I saw was fear, hopelessness and shame, I reached out to Melissa to represent me. After the first meeting with Melissa, I immediately felt, heard, and seen, and that I had an advocate. She treated me as a pe...rson with respect and compassion. Not just a business relationship I felt cared for and in very capable hands. My case took almost 4 years to resolution and Melissa was there every step of the way. Representing me as a person, relentlessly advocating for the best possible outcome. She is a straight shooter and didn’t sugar coat anything but also offered expert guidance, encouragement, and hope. Thank you, Melissa, for taking such good care of not only me, but also my family through a very scary time. If you need a defense that TRULY is on your side and will fight for you do not hesitate to call Melissa.

Posted by Naomi | October 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great representation

Let me start off by saying how greatful and appreciative I am with Segers Law, LLC, Melissa. I highly recommend them to anyone in need, unsure, or in doubt, they definitely get the job done, straight forward, very attentive to there clients and communicate to keep you at peace specially in stressfu...l events, not understanding, or unsure of what is going to happen next. They give emotional support, strong advocate, transparency, analytical skills, empathy, and understanding of there clients circumstances. I am over all happy and will say through out time, dealing with courts and cases this has to be a great find for representation. I give a high recommendation to any and all Naomi Kultgen Claude Burg

Posted by Andrew | April 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knocked it out of the park!

Melissa demonstrated exceptional competence and dedication in managing my intricate case, surpassing all expectations. In an often impersonal legal landscape, she provided a level of attentiveness and empathy that truly set her apart. Her fee structure was transparent, and she meticulously documented... her time, ensuring full clarity throughout the process. I am immensely impressed with the favorable outcome achieved, and I would not hesitate to enlist her services again should the need arise.

Posted by Brianna | April 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Melissa Segers is a God-send, 10000%

5 stars doesn't do justice, but Melissa Segers does. I can't begin to explain how grateful I am for Melissa and her commitment to fighting for me as I faced an F4 felony charge for the first time ever. At first I felt alone and terrified with the court process, but she brought ease to my mind and gav...e me hope for my future. I can go on forever singing praises of what she's done for me because my case has been dismissed. Melissa fought for me when I wasn't even looking, and before I knew it, I had been vindicated thanks to her compassion and dedication to justice. I prayed for someone like her to help me, and God really showed up when He sent Melissa. I am so blessed, humbled, and grateful. If it can be done for me, it can be done for you! Thank you, Melissa!!!

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Offered 8 years in DOC, Melissa got me probation.

I knew I needed a good lawyer. I contacted 3 different attorneys and two of them spent 5 minutes on the phone with me. And then quoted me thousands for just a basic retainer. Melissa invited me to her office and spent an hour with me going over my case. Her retainer was reasonable, and when I ...decided to go for a plea deal, the flat fee was a great option. She never stopped fighting for me to get a good deal. The DA originally offered 8 years in prison. Melissa immediately said no to that and spent a day researching cases like mine. And procedded to bombard the DA with information of why an eight year sentence in prison was completely wrong. The deal I signed was for a probation sentence. Melissa treated me with compassion. She was always in my corner. Fighting for me, while also making sure I was taken care of. I'd recommend her to anyone in need of a criminal defense.

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Katelyn Ridenour

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Melissa is a hard-working, dedicated advocate for her clients. You want her in your corner! I have had the joy of working with her on multiple occasions, and am always impressed by her attention to detail and level of care for clients. When I refer clients to Melissa, I hear nothing but good things about the way she handled their case, communicated with them, and presented herself in court. I highly recommend Melissa!"

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Charles Nicholas

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Melissa is among the smartest, most effective, and passionate criminal defense attorneys I know. She comes to court with a superior knowledge of the case and her client that gets results. This review is based on my direct experience working with Melissa on difficult and complex cases."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

2024

Client's Choice, Avvo

2023

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorneys, Attorney and Practice Magazine

2020

Top 40 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Owner-Attorney, Segers Law, LLC

2017 - 2021

Attorney, O'malley Law Office

2011 - 2017

Attorney, Colorado Public Defender's Office - Denver

Associations

2025 - Present

Colorado WOLF Association

Member

2018 - Present

ALIGHT - Empowering Human Trafficking Survivors

Volunteer

Colorado Bar Association

Colorado Criminal Defense Bar

Colorado Juvenile Defender Center

National Association of Drug Court Professionals

Education

N/A

University of Colorado School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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