Simone S. Washington

Simone S. Washington is an Associate at Langrock Sperry & Wool whose practice includes Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Family Law, and Personal Injury. She represents clients in matters that can involve individual rights, criminal charges, family disputes, and civil claims. Her background as a litigator and former public defender gives her direct experience working with clients in contested proceedings. She approaches legal problems with a foundation in courtroom advocacy and a practical understanding of the pressures individuals face when important rights and personal interests are at stake.

Simone earned a J.D. from Washington and Lee School of Law in 2022 and a B.A. from the University of Vermont in 2017. In law school, she served as a Lead Articles Editor for the Journal of Civil Rights and Social Justice. She also worked as a student attorney in the Criminal Justice Clinic, representing indigent defendants in Virginia. Those experiences strengthened her legal writing, client counseling, and courtroom skills while providing early exposure to criminal defense and civil rights issues.

Simone joined Langrock Sperry & Wool in 2024 after working as a litigator in New Hampshire and as a public defender throughout Vermont. Her earlier litigation work covered a variety of cases and practice areas, while public defense required direct responsibility for protecting clients facing criminal prosecution. She now applies that experience across criminal defense and related civil matters. Her work benefits from familiarity with trial preparation, client communication, legal research, and the practical demands of representing individuals in high-stakes disputes.

Simone S. Washington is admitted to the state courts of Vermont and is a member of the Vermont Bar Association. Her practice brings together criminal defense, civil rights, family law, and personal injury experience, allowing her to address legal problems that can involve overlapping personal and constitutional concerns. With a background in public defense and litigation, she helps clients understand the legal process, prepare for contested proceedings, and pursue solutions designed to protect their rights and address the practical consequences of a dispute.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Langrock Sperry & Wool
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Vermont

Education

• Washington and Lee School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Vermont
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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