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Trusted Criminal Defense Attorneys in Central Florida
The Washo Law Firm, P.A is a Central Florida-based legal practice dedicated to delivering robust criminal defense and trial litigation services. With over 45 years of combined experience, our attorneys bring a unique blend of prosecutorial insight and criminal trial expertise to every case. Our practice areas include DUI defense, sex crimes, assault and battery, drug charges, violent crimes, domestic violence, and injunctions. We serve clients in Tavares, The Villages, Bushnell, and surrounding areas of Lake and Sumter Counties.Our offices are strategically located near local courthouses and jails to ensure timely legal assistance. We prioritize client rights, employing tailored defense strategies grounded in deep legal knowledge and a commitment to justice. Our team combines former prosecutor experience with board-certified criminal trial expertise to navigate complex legal challenges. We emphasize transparency, personalized representation, and aggressive advocacy to achieve optimal outcomes for our clients.
Services
DUI Defense
Sex Crimes
Assault & Battery
Drug Charges
Violent Crimes
Injunctions
Domestic Violence
Criminal Traffic Violations
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- 45+ years combined experience in criminal law and trial litigation
- Former prosecutors with insider knowledge of legal processes
- Board-certified criminal trial defense expertise
- Offices located near Lake and Sumter County courthouses
- Tailored defense strategies for complex criminal cases
Associations and certifications
- Board Certified in Criminal Trial Defense
Services
DUI Defense
Our DUI defense practice handles cases ranging from first-time offenses to complex DUI manslaughter charges. We challenge evidence admissibility, scrutinize field sobriety tests, and develop defense strategies tailored to blood alcohol content levels, prior offenses, and accident circumstances. Our former prosecutor experience provides unique insights into navigating Florida's stringent DUI laws while protecting clients' driving privileges and freedom.
Sex Crimes
We defend against all sex crime allegations including child pornography, sexual battery, and lewd conduct charges. Our approach combines technological expertise for digital evidence analysis with strategic defense against witness credibility issues. We protect clients' constitutional rights while addressing the severe social and legal consequences associated with sex offense accusations through jury trial experience and plea negotiation expertise.
Drug Charges
Our firm handles drug-related charges from possession to trafficking, including controlled substance cases involving cocaine, methamphetamine, and prescription medications. We challenge unlawful search and seizure practices, analyze forensic evidence, and develop defense strategies for possession with intent to sell, drug manufacturing, and trafficking charges under Florida's strict drug laws.
Violent Crimes
We represent clients facing violent crime charges including murder, manslaughter, and firearm offenses. Our experience with Florida's 10-20-Life mandatory minimum sentencing law informs strategic defense approaches. We handle cases involving self-defense claims, weapon possession disputes, and complex homicide investigations with board-certified trial expertise.
Injunctions
Our practice addresses all injunction types including domestic violence, stalking, and repeat violence orders. We represent both petitioners and respondents in hearings to establish or challenge protective orders, focusing on clients' safety while minimizing long-term legal consequences through evidence-based advocacy.
People
Jaimie Washo Spivey
Attorney
Former Assistant State Attorney with 15+ years of criminal law experience, transitioning from prosecutor to defense attorney in 2014. Specializes in DUI defense and complex criminal trials while maintaining deep knowledge of local legal procedures.
John Spivey
Attorney
Board-certified criminal trial attorney with 35+ years of experience, including death penalty litigation. Tried over 200 jury cases ranging from misdemeanors to first-degree murder, bringing unique prosecutorial and defense perspectives to case strategy.
Questions
What criminal defense services do you offer in Central Florida?
We handle DUI, sex crimes, drug charges, violent crimes, domestic violence, and injunction cases across Lake and Sumter Counties with former prosecutor expertise.
How does your firm handle DUI cases with property damage?
We challenge evidence collection procedures, analyze accident reconstruction reports, and develop defense strategies addressing blood alcohol content discrepancies and accident causation factors.
Can you defend against serious felony charges?
Yes, our attorneys have board-certified trial experience handling first-degree murder cases, drug trafficking, and violent crime allegations with proven courtroom success.
What makes your sex crime defense approach effective?
We combine digital evidence analysis with strategic witness cross-examination while addressing the unique social and legal challenges of these sensitive cases.
Do you offer 24/7 legal representation?
Yes, we provide immediate response for emergency legal needs including post-arrest proceedings and urgent injunction matters.
