Autumn Beck Blackledge

Autumn Beck Blackledge

also known as Autumn Beck, Autumn Blackledge

4.4
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials

127 Palafox Place, Suite 100, Pensacola, FL

About Autumn

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

Our firm is experienced in all areas of divorce and separation, whether it be Collaborative or litigious. We handle separation (Post-nuptial agreements), pre-divorce settlements, uncontested and contested divorce cases and all types in between.

25 years | 2,500 cases

45%
Family 45%

Our firm handles all aspects of Family Law including Alimony, Child Custody, Asset Distribution, Adoptions, Hague Convention International Child Abduction, Family Law Appeals and Modifications. If it is related to Family law, our firm can handle it!

2,500 cases

45%
Marriage and Prenuptials 10%

Pre-Nuptials or Antenuptial Agreements are one of our favorite parts of family law because we get to work with clients who are falling IN love instead of OUT of love. Pre-martial agreements can save marriages!

25 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 3 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2022

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Autumn Beck Blackledge, PLLC

127 Palafox Place, Suite 100, Pensacola, FL, 32502

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Autumn Beck Blackledge's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Julie Saykiewicz | April 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Amazing!

Mrs. Blackedge and her staff were everything I needed. Kind, compassionate , professional and on top of it all- She helped me with a very emotional divorce and I would not have wanted anyone else by my side. Thank you to Autumn , Toni, Miranda and Meredith. I know that I was full of questions... constantly and appreciate your kindness and professionalism.

Autumn Blackledge

Replied last April 16, 2019

Thank you Julie! We enjoyed working with you.

Posted by Chris | June 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Phenomenal Parental Alienation Attorney

Autumn was a phenomenal attorney on a very complex case of Parental Alienation. Her staff was helpful and great to work with and Meredith is incredible and such an asset to this firm. This case started as a modification to existing Parenting Plan by the mother and evolved into an ever changing set of... circumstances that involved multiple counties and multiple agencies. Autumn had to constantly change her focus as the complexity of events that occurred were forever changing and dealt with far more than you would expect in most child custody cases. After almost two years of working this case and a five day trial, the father was given sole custody of his daughter. Thanks to God and the legal representation provided by Autumn and her staff, this case was won. Hopefully, this child and her father can heal from the events that stole two years of our family's life.

Posted by Amy | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Compassionate & highly qualified.

Autumn and her staff were kind and understanding during a difficult time. They handled my noncontested divorce quickly and efficiently, while still being empathetic to my situation. I hope you never need her, but if you do, I highly recommend Autumn Bleck Blackledge and her staff.

Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Autumn is an awesome attorney

I recently went thru a nasty divorce. Autumn may be expensive, but you definitely get your money's worth. She has a suburb memory and proved she was up for the challenge. I was blindsided by the divorce and could not believe how ugly it can get. She taught me some ways of how to handle the "X", wh...ich I still use to lower the stress level. Let's face it, if you have kids involved, you still have to deal with the "X". I would definitely recommend her. I read other reviews of attorneys and heard how some didn't remember anything about your case when representing you in front of the judge. Not Autumn, she was so good, that near the end, she didn't need any files, she knew my case frontwards and backwards. She was also very easy to get in contact with after hours when issues developed. She has my recommendation. She is an excellent attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Poor Services

I hired Autumn to help me through my divorce. I found her on AVVO and thought that she sounded too good to be true. She felt that my case would not be difficult as there was abuse involved, lots of evidence, and everything would work out in my favor. It wasn't long before there was a disaster. Autum...n was very condescending to me the few times that I got to speak with her once things went south. I had to move out of my house, as my husband would not move out, and the abuse to both me and my children was getting worse and worse. She wrote in an email to me that she would have my husband out of my house within 3 weeks. Later she denied sending me the email and a mediation date was set for 4 months later. I asked where my kids and I supposed to stay for 4 months and was told that 4 months wasn't that long of a time period. I contacted an attorney friend of mine, who recommended another divorce attorney. That is where I am now, and I feel like progress is being made. I had given Autumn a large retainer and Autumn managed to bill me for all but a few dollars of the retainer after only attending the initial hearing and setting up mediation. I felt like she billed me for anything she could think of just to keep the retainer money. I think that Autumn would be fine for an uncomplicated divorce but she wasn't skilled enough to handle mine.

Autumn Blackledge

Replied last January 18, 2016

I am sorry you had a bad experience with our firm. This matter does not sound familiar, and we strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

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Autumn Beck Blackledge's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicole Ferry

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Autumn and I have worked on several cases together. She is at all times professional even if she has the client who is being unreasonable. She identifies with her client and cares. She cuts through the drama and sees the best resolution for her client."

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Casey Waterhouse

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Beck represented the opposing party in a modification matter and she was absolutely wonderful to work with. I respect her as a fellow attorney and am truly impressed by her knowledge of family law. She was truly an inspiring advocate for her client in this particular matter."

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Virginia Buchanan

Family lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She brings a fresh approach to family law. Smart and hardworking."

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Gwen Cryer

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Bachert

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Beck offers very sound, thorough and real world advice to Avvo questioners. I consider her an exceptional family law attorney and would have no reservation referring a client needing her services in the Pensacola area."

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Sarah Crane

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Florida Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

2016 Rising Star Family Law, SuperLawyers

2015

Nation's Top Attorneys, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

2014 Rising Stars Family Law, Super Lawyers

2014

Top Up and Coming Attorney, Florida Trend Magazine

2014

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2013

2013 Florida Rising Star in Family Law, Super Lawyers

2012

Best Rising Leader, Independent News

2011

2011 Rising Star, Independent News

2001

Order of the Barristers, Florida State University College of Law

2000

Best Oral Advocate, BMI Entertainment and Benjamain Cardozo College of Law

2000

Robert Orsek Memorial Moot Court Competition- Best Oral Advocate, The Florida Bar

2000

Robert D. Orsek Memorial Moot Court Comptition- First Place Team, The Florida Bar

1999

Ausey and McMullin Moot Court Final Four, Florida State University

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Autumn Beck Blackledge PLLC

2011 - 2014

Attorney, McDonald Fleming Moorhead

2010 - 2011

Attorney, Kerrigan Estess Rankin McLeod and Thompson

2002 - 2004

Legislative Counsel and Political Action Committee Director, Florida Chamber Of Commerce

2002 - 2004

PAC Director and Legislative Counsel, Florida Chamber Of Commerce

2000 - 2002

Attorney, Cooper Byrne Blue and Schwartz

2000 - 2000

Judicial Intern for Justice Major Harding, Supreme Court Florida

Associations

2016 - Present

Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation

Board of Trustees

2016 - Present

Florida Bar

1st Circuit Grievance Committee

2012 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Member

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

2012 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2012 - Present

McGuires' Irish Politican's Club

Charter Master

2012 - Present

Leadership Pensacola

2012 - Present

Pensacola Little Theater

Board of Trustees

2011 - Present

Florida Bar, Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration Committee

Mediator

2010 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

2010 - Present

IMPACT 100

2001 - Present

Florida Bar

National Association of Industrial and Office Properties

2014 - 2016

FavorHouse

Board of Directors

2013 - 2015

Gulf Coast Diplomacy Council

2013 - 2017

Pensacola LIttle Theater

Board of Trustees

2012 - 2013

Gulf Coast Kids House

Prevention Committee

2012 - 2017

NAIOP

2012 - 2013

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Northwest Florida chapter)

President

2011 - 2012

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Northwest Florida chapter)

Vice President

2010 - 2012

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Legislative Committee

1999 - 2000

Phi Delta Phi

Clerk of Mason Ladd

1996 - 1997

Alpha Chi Omega

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Flynn v. McCraney, 199 So. 3d 569 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016)

Per Curium Affirmed

Burkett v. Burkett; 155 So.3d 478 (Fla. 1st DCA 2015)

Per Currium Affirmed

State v. Maynard; 783 So.2d 226 (Fla. 2001)

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Education

2001

Florida State University College of Law

Juris Doctor

1998

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Pensacola Legal Support Specialists Association

Collaborative Divorce 101 for Support Staff

2013

NW FLA Paralegal Assc. CLE

Collaborative Law 101 for Paralegals

2013

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Collaborative Divorce 101 for Lawyers and Mediators

2011

Student Leader Training

Poking, Tweeting, Linking and Squaring up with Social Media; What every Student Leader must know about Social Networking and the Law

2011

Senior Lunch and Learns

Social Media, Young People and the Law; What you need to know before you post

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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