Crystal Collins Spencer

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Crystal Collins Spencer

4.6
31 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

316 South Baylen Street, Suite 520, Pensacola, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Crystal

Biography

Experience and reputation matter when selecting an attorney, most particularly in Divorce.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Family 20%

20%
Child Custody 15%

15%
Marriage and Prenuptials 15%

15%
Medical Malpractice 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Spencer Law, PA

316 South Baylen Street, Suite 520, Pensacola, FL, 32502

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Spencer Law PA

246 Tupelo Courtyard, Sandestin, FL, 32550

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Law Offices of Crystal Collins Spencer

205 Brooks St SE Suite #301, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548

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Online Presence

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Crystal Collins Spencer's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jason | June 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Family

The BEST Family Law Attorney in the State of Florida

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...urts. I recommend you call this firm if you are handling a complex divorce or family law matter without reservation.

Posted by Sean | December 01, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Professional and Knowledgeable

Professional, efficient and extremely knowledgeable! These are the traits that I would use to describe her and what makes an outstanding attorney. Hard-working, pointed and the ability extract the pertinent details. I truly enjoyed her focus and determination to provide an excellent outcome with... my case. Thanks Again, Sean

Posted by Donna | June 14, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Unmatched

Ms Spencer and her staff are top of the line. Without her determination and commitment to my case my divorce may have continued for much longer. Her wealth of knowledge is vast, quick and the unexpected is no challenge. I have never seen a team work so hard and so fast. Her strategic approach and pe...rsistant planning brough a very satisfiying close to my case. When faced with an agressive an uncouth defendant she holds her composure and her class is very apparent. Ms Spenser will perform at the highest level at all times, protects and proves your positions, secures and assures your settlement. I will always recommend her highly.

Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Disappointing

When I hired Ms. Spencer, I was under the impression that she had a reputation of being a highly competent, skillful and successful family law attorney. I was thrilled that Ms. Spencer accepted my extremely complicated and sensitive case. Unfortunately, the representation provided by Ms. Spencer turn...ed out to be a huge disappointment and caused way more harm than good. Ms. Spencer was largely absent for the majority of the representation period and deflected most (if not all) of the work to her associate (who has since left the firm). This would have been acceptable, if Ms. Spencer showed her associate or her paralegal any amount of respect, but she instead created many uncomfortable situations for the me because on the rare occasion that Ms. Spencer did show up, she would undermine, contradict and outright oppose the decisions made by her associate, often in my presence. Ms. Spencer would unravel months of work and planning in one 3 minute phone call, but she never showed the competence and preparedness to make it to a hearing. Instead of providing me with stable recommendations and representation, Ms. Spencer was continuously ill prepared and on more than one occasion, her complete lack of preparedness led her to make last minute cancellations for extremely critical hearings. Ms. Spencer held me responsible for the billing related to the canceled hearing prep, despite the causation of the hearing cancellations being completely her fault (for example not submitting crucial exhibits prior to the deadline, not reviewing the case at all due to her vacation schedule, etc), and without making an attempt to reschedule those hearings. Ms. Spencer's demeanor towards me was aggressive, threatening, dismissive and all around unkind. She severely delayed and prolonged my case unnecessarily due to all of her hearing cancellations and from what I understand, this is not uncommon for her. Knowing how stressful and frustrating my experience was with Ms. Spencer and her, I would look elsewhere for representation. You will regret hiring this woman, and due to her delays and billing practices, will not be able to hire anyone else.

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Crystal Collins Spencer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Larry Matthews

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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H. Reeder

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kerry Schultz

Litigation lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Crystal is an ethical attorney who has a tireless work ethic. She represents her clients well and treats her colleagues with respect. I highly recommend her as an attorney."

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Michael Schofield

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Crystal Is tough, smart, and dedicated to a client. No hesitation in recommending Crystal for your legal needs."

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Bruce Partington

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Virginia Buchanan

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. Spencer is always professional and well prepared. She is detailed, specific and organized, and those qualities make her a formidable opponent in litigation."

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Susan Carroll

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Susan Carroll

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

N/A

Barrister, Order of Justitia, Litigation Counsel of America

N/A

Senior Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

N/A

Barrister, Order of Certus, Litigation Counsel of America

Work Experience

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

Associations

2013 - Present

American Heart Association - National

Volunteer Training Task Force

2011 - Present

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation

Trustee

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Health Law Section

2008 - Present

American Heart Association - Northwest Florida Division

Heart 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 Association

Heart Walk: Advocacy Volunteer

2000 - Present

Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Pensacola State College

Anna Society, Founding Member

Covenant Hospice

Ruby Society

National Society of Fund Raising Executives

Recognized as Outstanding Volunteer

United Way

Alexis de Tocqueville Society Member

2013 - 2013

University of West Florida

WUWF Crystal Circle

2008 - 2012

American Heart Association - Florida/Puerto Rico Affiliate

Florida Advocacy Subcommittee

2007 - 2009

University of West Florida

Nautilus Society

2004 - 2009

Pensacola Bay Area IMPACT 100

Member

1992 - 2006

Pensacola Little Theater/Pensacola Cultural Center

Board Member and Numerous Chairs/Trustee Emeritus Lifetime

Sample of Legal Cases

Griffith v. Griffith, 860 So. 2d 1069 (Fla. 1st DCA 2003)

prevailed at 1st DCA

Russenberger v. Russenberger, 669 So. 2d 1044 (Fla. 1996)

prevailed

Fleming v. FWBMC, 113 So. 3d 444 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013)

Prevailed

McMahon v. McMahon, 108 So. 3d 1084 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013)

Prevailed

Sayeh R., Matter of, 670 N.Y.S. 2d 377, 91 N.Y. 2d 206, 693 N.E. 2d 724 (N.Y. 1997) co-counsel

Prevailed

Mott v. Rivazfar, 653 N.Y.S. 2d 760, 236 A.D. 819

Prevailed

T. M. Collins v. State of Florida, 626 So. 2d 991 (Fla. 1st DCA 1993)

Prevailed

Chadbourne v. Chadbourne, 146 So. 3d 75 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014)

Prevailed

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Education

1985

Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Kentucky

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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