Charles R. Segal Has Over 30 Years Of Criminal Law Experience.
“Properly defending your charges requires more than my thorough understanding of the law. I must tailor your defense to address your specific needs in addition to your specific facts. I need to get to know you and your personal situation before I can properly defend you in court. Proper representation is not measured by wins and losses. It is about getting you the best possible result. Whether a Not Guilty verdict at trial, getting the charges dismissed, or simply advocating and negotiating the best possible outcome to your case, successfully representing you means you are fully satisfied that I did everything possible to get you the best possible result in your case.”
Charles has excelled in his practice. In addition to zealously defending hundreds of clients in court, Charles testified before the Minnesota House and Senate, and drafted current DWI-related legislation and statutory amendments. He has become an authoritative resource for the DWI defense bar; State Legislators, Prosecutors, and Law Enforcement. Because of his in-depth knowledge and experience, Charles consulted directly with the Department of Public Safety and Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; spoke at several legal seminars –including the MSCJ DWI Seminar, the State Board of Public Defenders statewide annual seminar, and Law Review CLE; and authored articles on DWI law –including a chapter in the authoritative Minnesota CLE’s DWI Deskbook.
Charles has been elected a member of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (Past President 2020-21; Secretary 2021-Present). Charles is a member of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (MACDL)
Charles has been formally recognized as a Super Lawyer, since 2022; Top 100 DWI attorneys in Minnesota by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, LLC (NAFDD); Top 100 Criminal Defense lawyers in the State of Minnesota by The American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA); and rated by AVVO™ as a Superb 10.0 Top DUI Attorney.
Charles graduated from the University of North Dakota School of Law with distinction in 1995. Charles clerked for District Court Judge John P. Smith and prosecuted as Assistant Cass County Attorney while residing in Walker, Minnesota. Charles served as the Alternative Public Defender for the White Earth Reservation where he championed the rights of tribal members who were charged with crimes in Becker, Mahnomen, and Clearwater counties and served as city prosecutor for Hawley, Minnesota while residing in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Charles grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada and in 1992 graduated from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada with a degree in Finance and Economics. He currently resides in Plymouth with his wife, two sons, and mini golden-doodle Maggie.