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With a decade of courtroom experience, Melissa Segers brings a client-centered, compassionate approach to criminal defense. After earning degrees from Duke University and Colorado Law, she served as a trial attorney with the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office in Denver County, where she received top-tier litigation training and handled numerous complex cases. Melissa has successfully defended clients in over 50 trials and hundreds of hearings involving charges such as homicide, robbery, sexual assault, controlled substance violations, and more. Her advocacy extends to both adult and juvenile cases, and she is recognized for her fierce commitment—described by peers as a “bulldog” in the courtroom. Melissa’s experience in Denver County’s treatment courts gives her unique insight into cases involving substance abuse. She has earned accolades, including Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney, and maintains active memberships with leading legal organizations in Colorado. Recognized for her integrity, compassion, and relentless defense of constitutional rights, Melissa Segers is committed to guiding her clients toward the best possible outcomes.
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State: Colorado
Acquired: 2011
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Posted by Mary | December 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Clients Mother
Melissa was the perfect defense lawyer for my daughter Faryn's case. We were fortunate to have found her. She was kind, caring and swift to resolve our issue. We appreciate her and wish her all the best.
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent representation and very knowledgeable
Melissa was able to guide and represent me through a terrible mistake in my life. She was completely open to achieving the outcome I wanted from my case, and she fought hard on my behalf for that outcome within the parameters of the justice system.
Posted by anonymous | December 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Awesome lawyer
Melissa is an amazing, understanding lawyer. She is down to earth, easy to talk to, and she gets it. She helped my son and I with a couple of felony juvenile cases he was facing. All of which have now been expunged. Without Melissa's help, I am certain my son would have done jail time and would have ...
Posted by Donielle | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Can’t recommend enough!
Melissa was exactly what I needed in this time. I was being falsely accused and she made sure I got the justice I deserved and fought so hard for my freedom and truth. She cared about me as a person and made a traumatizing event easier to get through. I’m not used to dealing with the law but she was ...
Posted by Louis | November 14, 2024
Exceptional experience
I had a consultation with Melissa that was the measure to what I shall now hold any future lawyer consultations to. I felt from the first moment her and I spoke that she had a genuine care for my circumstances and would tackle anything and everything necessary in order to get things straightened out...
"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!"
"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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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
2021 - Present
Owner-Attorney, Segers Law, LLC
2017 - 2021
Attorney, O'malley Law Office
2011 - 2017
Attorney, Colorado Public Defender's Office - Denver
2025 - Present
Colorado WOLF AssociationMember
2018 - Present
ALIGHT - Empowering Human Trafficking SurvivorsVolunteer
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts