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Charles R. Segal

Charles Segal Speaking Engagements

Name: Segal Defense, P.A.
Address: 3800 American Blvd West, Suite 1500, Bloomington, MN, 55431, US
Telephone: (612) 299-1110
Price range: $$

Charles Segal speaking engagements cover DWI enforcement, implied consent, and driver's license law, taught to judges, public defenders, defense attorneys, prosecutors, and the forensic scientists who handle the state's testing. He drafted current DWI legislation and statutory amendments and testified before the Minnesota House and Senate. Practicing in Minnesota for over 30 years, with a chapter in Minnesota CLE's DWI Deskbook. To speak with Charles about a case, call (612) 299-1110.

Upcoming Engagements

Where Charles is scheduled to speak next.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Faculty

Midwest Association of Forensic Science

Regional Toxicology Liaison Program, Testimony Training

Testimony training for forensic toxicologists

Format:: Training program
Location:: Minneapolis Marriott City Center

Faculty alongside a forensic scientist from the Northeastern Illinois Regional Crime Laboratory toxicology and drug chemistry section, a Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program lead, and an Assistant Minneapolis City Attorney from the Criminal Division.

The program trains crime lab analysts to testify in impaired driving cases.

Past Engagements

Listed most recent first. Details are shown as they appeared in each program.

June 26, 2026 Panelist

Minnesota CLE

Benchbook CLE

The Changing Landscape of DWI Enforcement and Implied Consent

Format:: Panel discussion

Minnesota CLE also publishes the DWI Deskbook, the impaired driving reference for Minnesota practitioners. Charles authored a chapter in it.

Minnesota CLE

June 5, 2026 Faculty

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice

40th Annual DWI Seminar

Fighting the Revocation: Motion Practice, §171.178 Updates, and Ignition Interlock Strategy

Format:: Session, 1:35 to 2:05 p.m.
Location:: Securian Financial Club at SAINTS CHS Field, 360 N Broadway St, St. Paul, MN 55101

Full day program, 8:00 to 3:45. Six total credits including a .5 ethics credit. For defense attorneys only.

Charles is a past President of the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice (2020 to 2021) and its Secretary since 2021.

Seminar registration

Program for the Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice 40th Annual DWI Seminar, Friday June 5 2026, 8:00 to 3:45, at the Securian Financial Club at SAINTS CHS Field in St. Paul, listing Charles Segal among the faculty and his 1:35 session on fighting the revocation.

Seminar program. Tap to view full size.

April 23, 2026 Presenter

Minnesota State Board of Public Defenders

Statewide CLE

DUI and Driver's License Updates: Bring Your Questions for Charles Segal

Format:: 12:00 to 1:00, via Zoom

Open question and answer hour for public defenders across Minnesota.

Charles has presented at the State Board of Public Defenders statewide seminars on a recurring basis.

Announcement reading: DUI and Driver's License Updates... Bring Your Questions for Charles Segal! April 23rd 12:00 to 1:00 via Zoom.

Announcement circulated to Minnesota public defenders statewide.

March 21, 2025 Testimony

Minnesota Senate

Judiciary and Public Safety Committee Hearing

Testimony on three DWI bills: license plate impoundment, ignition interlock, and license revocation

Format:: Legislative testimony on behalf of the Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Location:: 1200 Minnesota Senate Building, St. Paul, MN

Charles testified on S.F. 1484 (DWI license plate impoundment and reissue), S.F. 2363 (judicial review of ignition interlock revocation extensions), and S.F. 2068 (length of driver's license revocations and ignition interlock participation).

Charles's testimony runs from 46:15 to 1:07:20 of the Senate's official recording, linked below.

Watch the Senate hearing recording Official hearing minutes

Where Charles Teaches

Organizations that have brought Charles in to present, consult, or train, in addition to the dates above.

MSCJ Annual DWI Seminars
Minnesota State Board of Public Defenders statewide seminars
Midwest Association of Forensic Science training
Law Review CLE
Minnesota CLE Benchbook CLE
Consultation with the Department of Public Safety and the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension
Testimony before the Minnesota House and Senate on DWI legislation

Booking Charles for a CLE, seminar, or panel

Charles presents on DWI enforcement, implied consent, license revocation and reinstatement, ignition interlock, forfeiture, and testimony practice. Programs range from a one hour question and answer session over Zoom to a full conference session, for bar associations, public defender offices, judicial education, and forensic science groups.

Call the office at (612) 299-1110 or send the details through the contact form and Charles will follow up on availability.

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