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Crystal Collins Spencer is the founding partner of Spencer Law with offices in Pensacola, Ft. Walton Beach and Sandestin, Florida. Providing dedicated representation to clients throughout the Panhandle since 1985, she focuses her practice entirely on family law matters, handling cases that involve issues such as high net worth, high asset divorce, pre-marital and non marital assets, business valuations, visitation and child custody, child support and maintenance, child relocation and post-decree modifications, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence, and adoption. Spencer handles cases in Pensacola, Gulf Breeze, Ft. Walton, Destin, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Rosemary Beach and throughout the state of Florida. Spencer earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law in 1985. During her practice she has also handled complex litigation and high profile matters. She has appeared on 20/20, Dateline,Larry King, Campbell Brown, the Today Show, Good Morning America and more. She has sucessfully argued matters before the Florida Supreme Court, the First District Court of Appeals of Florida and appeared in the highest court of New York. She is a committed community volunteer and has won state and local recognition for her volunteer efforts. Recently she served as Chairman of the Charter Review Commission and was responsible for the total revision of Pensacola's Charter, which was ratified by citizen referendum.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
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Posted by Chris | September 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I owe my life to Crystal. My whole world turned upside down in March 2023 loosing my house to a fire, then loosing my mum, then my wife asking for a divorce soon after. I was lost..a good friend sent me to see Crystal. Having Crystal by my side and protecting me from what was to come, and the amazi...
Posted by Angie | June 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Crystal Spencer as a family law attorney. Going through a divorce is an incredibly difficult and emotional process, but Crystal offers expertise, compassion, and unwavering support. Her negotiation skills are top-notch, and she fights tirelessly to ensure a fair outcome. Even in hi...
Posted by Jason | June 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I am an accountant that works with many family law attorneys, Ms. Crystal Spencer, and her team are among the best. Ms. Spencer is always extremely prepared, and is able to find creative solutions for complex cases. She is tough, but reasonable, and is highly respected by opposing counsel and the co...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I had to release my initial counsel after getting nothing done for nearly two years. Crystal not only helped move the process forward in a timely manner but had to do a lot of damage control from significant issues and mistakes from the first attorney. I got a very reasonable settlement within months...
Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney
truly could not have chosen a better firm to work with. Not only is Crystal and her team very responsive, but they are incredibly hardworking and empathetic. Custody or divorce is never something anyone wants to have to endure, but Crystal, Melissa, and their office staff helped ease my fears and f...
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"Crystal is a very talented and sought after lawyer for family law cases, particularly for those which are complex. Our firm does not have a family law practice, but we regularly refer matters to Crystal because we have trust and confidence that she will handle it very well and do a good job for her clients."
"Ms. Spencer is always professional and well prepared. She is detailed, specific and organized, and those qualities make her a formidable opponent in litigation."
"Crystal is a talented and dedicated attorney. She works hard and knows how to create an environment that leads to truth and justice being released for her clients. She is an attorney that other attorneys look up to and seek to emulate. I endorse this lawyer"
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2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2015
Lifetime Charter Member, Best Attorneys of America
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Profiles/Leading Attorneys, Town & Country
2014
Women Leaders in the Law, Fortune Magazine
2014
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Charter Member, American Academy of Medical Malpractice Attorneys
2011
Community Service Award, Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association
2009
named community Winner 2009, Independent News
2007
Outstanding Woman in Business, Pensacola Business Journal
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Outstanding Freshman Volunteer, American Heart Association, Florida/Puerto Rico
2006
Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2006
Best Local Attorney, Independent News
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Barrister, Order of Justitia, Litigation Counsel of America
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Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
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Barrister, Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America
2010 - Present
Shareholder/President, Spencer Law PA
2008 - 2010
Shareholder, Lozier Thames Frazier Spencer
1994 - 2007
Shareholder & Director, Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon
1990 - 1994
Attorney, Beggs & Lane
1985 - 1990
Assistant State Attorney, Assistant State Attorney, 1st Judicial Circuit
2013 - Present
American Heart Association - NationalVolunteer Training Task Force
2011 - Present
Destin Charity Wine Auction FoundationTrustee
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Health Law Section
2008 - Present
American Heart Association - Northwest Florida DivisionHeart Ball: Executive Leadership Team
2006 - Present
American Heart Association - Greater Southeast Affiliate (FL, GA, AL, MS, LA, TN, PR)Board of Directors
2005 - Present
American Heart AssociationHeart Walk: Advocacy Volunteer
2000 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section
Anna Society, Founding Member
Ruby Society
Recognized as Outstanding Volunteer
Alexis de Tocqueville Society Member
2013 - 2013
University of West FloridaWUWF Crystal Circle
2008 - 2012
American Heart Association - Florida/Puerto Rico AffiliateFlorida Advocacy Subcommittee
2007 - 2009
University of West FloridaNautilus Society
2004 - 2009
Pensacola Bay Area IMPACT 100Member
1992 - 2006
Pensacola Little Theater/Pensacola Cultural CenterBoard Member and Numerous Chairs/Trustee Emeritus Lifetime
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1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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