John M. Spencer Esquire is a graduate of the University of North Carolina- Charlotte with a B.A. in History. Mr. Spencer graduated Cum Laude and as a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society. Mr. Spencer was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill. While pursuing this degree Mr. Spencer was a member of the Trial Law Academy and Criminal Defense Clinic. He also served as the treasurer of the Domestic Violence Advocacy Program.

Prior to founding Spencer, Mayoras, Henderson, and Koch, Mr. Spencer founded Spencer & Seguin, PLC. Before founding Spencer & Seguin, PLC, Mr. Spencer served in the United Stated Air Force as a canine handler/Security Policeman from 1988 – 1991. Upon completion of his military service Mr. Spencer returned to New York where he served as a police officer from 1992 – 1997. After receiving his law degree, Mr. Spencer worked for the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, LLP, in Washington D.C. He left that position to focus on trial work at the Office of the Public Defender in Fredericksburg, VA. Mr. Spencer is a member of the Virginia State Bar and concentrates his practice in mainly criminal matters ranging from traffic infractions to 1str degree murder.