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 anonymous | October 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Melissa is The BEST criminal defense lawyer for juveniles

We found ourselves in an incredibly difficult situation. Our son was facing nine felony charges. During one of the most challenging times in our lives, we were fortunate to find Melissa. From the beginning, she demonstrated deep legal expertise, genuine compassion and understanding. Melissa is highly... respected in her field and clearly knows what she’s doing. She took the time to help us understand the seriousness of the charges, the legal process, and all of our options. Her ability to communicate clearly and empathetically made a world of difference. She understands the complexities of young people's brain development and how it affects their choices. She is personable, thoughtful, and never judgmental. When it came time to fight for our son, Melissa showed her strength and determination—she is a fighter, and we saw that firsthand. If you are in need of a juvenile defense lawyer, I highly recommend Melissa. She was a lifeline for our family, and we are deeply grateful for everything she has done for us.

Posted by Miguel | October 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Dad's POV - Melissa is The BEST criminal defense lawyer for juveniles

We found ourselves in an incredibly difficult situation. Our son was facing nine felony charges. During one of the most challenging times in our lives, we were fortunate to find Melissa. From the beginning, she demonstrated deep legal expertise, genuine compassion and understanding. Melissa is highl...y respected in her field and clearly knows what she’s doing. She took the time to help us understand the seriousness of the charges, the legal process, and all of our options. Her ability to communicate clearly and empathetically made a world of difference. She understands the complexities of young people's brain development and how it affects their choices. She is personable, thoughtful, and never judgmental. When it came time to fight for our son, Melissa showed her strength and determination—she is a fighter, and we saw that firsthand. If you are in need of a juvenile defense lawyer, I highly recommend Melissa. She was a lifeline for our family, and we are deeply grateful for everything she has done for us.

Posted by Jeffrey | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

High Marks for Excellent Representation

Working with Melissa Segers has been an outstanding experience. From the very beginning, she demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, always ensuring that I felt informed, supported, and confident throughout the process. Melissa is not only knowledgeable in her field but also has the unique... ability to explain complex legal matters in a clear and approachable way. Her depth of expertise gave me complete confidence that I was in excellent hands. What truly sets her apart is her empathy. Melissa takes the time to listen and understand her clients’ concerns, treating each case with care and compassion. She made me feel like more than just a client—she treated me as a person whose voice and well-being truly mattered. If you are looking for an attorney who combines professionalism, sharp legal insight, and genuine empathy, I cannot recommend Melissa Segers highly enough.

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 ...been stuck with these charges as the public defenders office basically had him written off. Melissa knows her law and I 100% trusted her with my son's future. Melissa will fight for you and your rights.

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 ...so clear with communication and open to any questions I had any time of the day or night. I’m very lucky I found her to defend me. Her knowledge of the law and determination to make things right is unmatched.

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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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