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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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 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 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.

Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Hardworking and cares about you!

Melissa Segers was a phenomenal lawyer and advocate for me. She was able to work with me on pricing, as well as give me all the information during a hard time in my life. I recommend her 100%

Posted by Tyson | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Pursuing Justice

Melissa is one of the best trial lawyers if not the best in all of the Denver Metro area. She fought incredibly hard to win my case at trial and succeeded despite the Jefferson County courts and District Attorney’s best attempts. Melissa cares about absolute justice and will not give up or give in. S...he will see a case to the very end to get justice served. She is incredibly competent with the law and can go toe to toe with anyone on case law in the middle of a trial. Her preparation work is second to none and she is the most organized person I’ve seen. She took the time to understand my case inside and out. She asked me pertinent questions and listened to all of my concerns. Melissa worked with me in tandem to ensure proper understanding of all the details of my case to implement the best defense. She exercised every last resource to ensure success. Her fees are very reasonable and she purposely maximizes every cost to utilize funds properly. Melissa will never overcharge or ding her clients on trivial expenses. Melissa cares very deeply about her clients and it shows in every single interaction. She takes extra time to get to know you as a person, as well as family members. I would fully endorse Melissa as a criminal defense attorney to any prospective client who is looking to win their case. My case was a very harrowing one, but Melissa supported me at every pivotal step, listened to my concerns and fashioned the most effective defense to win trial with an acquittal. Melissa Segers IS a legal bulldog and will fight hard for you.

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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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