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Criminal Defense You Can Depend On

With a track record of hundreds of criminal trials, Washo & Spivey Law Firm is dedicated to fighting tirelessly for the rights of our clients. Jaimie Washo Spivey has 15+ years of experience in criminal defense and began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Lake and Sumter County State Attorney’s Offices in 2009. After 3 and a half years as a Prosecutor, she worked as an Assistant Public Defender before opening her own criminal defense firm in 2014.

John Spivey is Board-Certified in Criminal Trial Defense and has notably tried over 200 cases to a jury verdict. These cases have ranged from misdemeanors to first-degree murders where the death penalty was sought.

With over 45 years of combined local legal experience, Jaimie and John have partnered their talent and experience to serve Tavares, The Villages, Bushnell, and other Central Florida locations. Our offices are conveniently located next to the Lake County and Sumter County courthouses and jails to ensure prompt and efficient legal assistance when you need it the most. Trust Washo & Spivey to protect your rights and achieve the best possible results for your case!

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45+ Years Experience

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Providing Strong Legal Representation in Lake & Sumter County

Criminal Defense Services

DUI

Thorough representation and legal guidance to help you navigate driving under the influence, DUI with property damage or injury, and DUI manslaughter charges.

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Sex Crimes

Tailored defense for a spectrum of sex offense cases including traveling to meet a minor, child pornography charges, and lewd and lascivious charges.

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Assault & Battery

Our firm offers specialized legal representation to secure the best possible outcome for charges like domestic battery, aggravated battery, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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Drug Charges

In-depth defense for drug-related charges and accusations. From possession to trafficking, we utilize expert legal strategies to navigate complex cases.

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Violent Crimes

Strong defense for violent offenses such as robbery, burglary, homicide, and firearm offenses.

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Injunctions

Focused legal assistance for risk protection orders and injunctions including domestic violence injunctions, stalking injunctions, and repeat violence injunctions.

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Domestic Violence

Expert defense for domestic violence cases including domestic battery and child abuse. We can represent the accused or the victim under Marsy’s Law.

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Criminal Traffic Violations

Strategic representation for a range of traffic violations including driving with a suspended license, no valid driver’s license, and racing on a highway.

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Criminal Defense You Can Depend On

With a track record of hundreds of criminal trials, Washo & Spivey Law Firm is dedicated to fighting tirelessly for the rights of our clients. Jaimie Washo Spivey has 15+ years of experience in criminal law defense, and began her career as an Assistant State Attorney in the Lake and Sumter County State Attorney’s Offices in 2009. After 3 and a half years as a Prosecutor, Jaimie worked as an Assistant Public Defender until deciding to open her own criminal defense firm in 2014. John Spivey is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Defense and has notably tried jury verdict in over 200 cases ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree murders where the death penalty was sought. 

As former state prosecutors, Jaimie and John have partnered their talent and experience to serve Tavares, The Villages, Bushnell, and other Central Florida locations. Our offices are conveniently located next to the Lake County and Sumter County courthouses and jails to ensure prompt and efficient legal assistance when you need it the most. If you have been arrested for a DUI, battery, drug possession, aggravated assault, or sex crime, schedule a consultation with our attorneys today. Trust Washo & Spivey to protect your rights and achieve the best possible results for your case. 

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