team-member

Autumn Blackledge

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Licensed for 20 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child support

Language

English

About

Autumn Beck Blackledge has been practicing law for over 16 years and started her own firm in 2014 practicing exclusively in Marital and Family law. She is a Pensacola native and graduate of Tate High School and Florida State University and FSU College of Law.Autumn is admitted to practice in Florida (since 2001), and is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts the Northern District Federal Court and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Most recently, she was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.  She is also Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Court Mediator and Certified Collaborative Divorce Attorney.  She is routinely selected for the prestigious SuperLawyers Rising Stars (3 years running), Top 40 Under 40, Legal Elite by Florida Trend and other nationally recognized designations for her commitment to clients and legal skills as well as local awards for her leadership and community service to the Pensacola Area such as Pensacola 100 PowerList, Rising Stars, and Best Attorney on the Coast.    Autumn has worked in private practice on both as both plaintiff and defense counsel in the areas of insurance defense, plaintiff’s personal injury, contract disputes, sexual harassment, and other workplace issues and was a lobbyist in Tallahassee and political blogger prior to her current focus area of Family Law.  Her professional background is diverse, providing an extensive variety of skills and experiences from which to draw on while representing clients in the emotionally devastating and complex issues surrounding divorce and custody.  Autumn's memory and ability to synthesize information to tell the story of her client's family and case is perhaps her greatest strength. Autumn is in her element when navigating high conflict and complex family law cases becuase of her diverse background and legal ability.  Autumn's practice is focused on a concierge level of client care which will help guide her clients in all aspects. Autumn is a published author of a humorous cookbook, Skinny Ninnie’s Kitchen, which retells the stories of 4 generations of Southern living and comfort food as well as the author of a variety of published articles on various family law topics.  Autumn is actve in the community and has a gift for networking and community fundraising and serves on various community boards including Sacred Heart Hospital Foundation and Pensacola Little Theater.  She is most proud of her own family, her husband Peyton and their 5 children, Ashton, Irelyn, Ella, Bryre and Cov.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Domestic Violence

Language

English

Contact

Autumn Beck Blackledge, PLLC127 Palafox PlaceSuite 100Pensacola, FL, 32502

Office: (850) 466-6756

Website: N/A

Reviews

Dale
July 27, 2021

Attorney Autumn Beck Blackledge is more than just an Attorney she is an ally! She gets personal with your needs. Autumn is both skilled and passionate in what she does. It is not all about the money with her. You can't do much better than Autumn Beck Blackledge. Yes, I hired Autumn Beck Blackledge. [redacted] Outstanding Attorney. [redacted]

anonymous
June 24, 2021

Ms Blackledge, Thank you so much! It has been an awesome experience working with you and your amazing team over the past few years. It is great being reunited with my children!

Steven
December 30, 2020

Autumn handled my uncontested divorce for in the summer of this year. She and her team were all efficient, communicative, and, above all, extremely caring and sympathetic to my situation throughout the entire process. It was an extremely painful time for both me and my former spouse, but Autumn's care and professionalism made the process so much easier. Autumn is also very pro-marriage and pro-counseling. She will not recommend divorce unless it is the only option, so she has become the first person I recommend whenever anyone i know is considering divorce and needs good advice.

John
December 29, 2020

Autumn was not the first attorney I hired in what was a very difficult divorce. She and her team were professional and knowledgeable and guided every move so that we had a winning strategy. With a high asset divorce, you want the best. She is very direct, but by the time you go to trial, the Judge's know and respect her and do not worry that she does not know the law like other attorneys in town. She also sets expectations realistically. The firm's rates may fee high, but in the end, it is totally worth it. Some say she is a bulldog but she does not flex unless she knows she can win. I am very happy with the process, feel like we won on more issues than we lost at the end, and feel the price I paid was worth it.

Fernando
February 6, 2020

Autumn handled my divorce. I had so many question and concerns going into it (as I think anybody getting a divorce would) but Autumn and her team were always there to answer all of my questions and were able to get a positive outcome in my case. It is so important when going through something like a divorce, to have a team of caring professionals that you can trust and you know are working hard to get the outcome you desire. Autumn and her team were able to do that for me and I’m so glad I hired her to handle my case. I would absolutely recommend her office to anybody in need of divorce attorney.

Julie Saykiewicz
April 5, 2019

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.

Jeffrey
September 29, 2018

You know you have a great attorney when you go to court and you don't have to say a word. My ex filed 2 emergency motions against me to get sole custody of my daughter. Mrs Blackledge fought for my rights not only as a father but more important as a parent. She understands the importance of both parents being of importance in the childs life. I highly recommend Autumn Blackledge to represent you. The staff is very caring and professional as well

Brian Pardue
November 15, 2017

Before you read further, I am a real person, and a real client of Autumn Beck Blackledge. If you want to check the authenticity of that, Autumn can give you my number and email when you do a consult with her. I started with another attorney in Pensacola, all I succeeded in doing was wasting 15k on nothing. After this HUGE mistake, I was a little smarter, and went looking for the kind of attorney that could get me to the finish line. I found her. Now, to the important stuff. I am an Active Duty officer in the Army. That’s important in what follows. When have you ever heard of an Active Duty Soldier winning primary custody of his kids??? Never, is most likely the answer. If you are results oriented, the bottom line is that Autumn gets them. She got me my kids, she got me my divorce, and she got me exactly the results I wanted. Most of the time leading up to the trial, I was overseas, handling everything with her and her truly amazing staff (Meredith and Miranda) via email and the occasional phone call. I only meet Autumn face to face a couple of days before the trial having done the telephone consult from Australia. Her preparation was flawless. Having read the Florida divorce laws back to front several times, I thought I knew what I was in for, but… I didn’t. Thank God Meredith had the patience for my many ridiculous questions, while never giving me the well-earned chastising I deserved for it. This was a LONG process, and during that process and hundreds of emails and thousands of documents, Autumn and her staff got to play attorney, counselor, life coach, sounding board, mediator, and I wish bartender, too my many rants and raves over an embittered ex trying her best to ruin my life and career. When after what seemed like an eternity, we finally got to court. When I said her preparation was flawless, it really was. When I compared Autumn to the opposing counsel, she was miles ahead of her. I never would have though another person could represent me, better than I could myself…wrong. Autumn represented me flawlessly, much better than I could for myself, she rounded off the strait forward military personality I have, and used it to her advantage on several occasions. I think it took me about two days to realize that she orchestrated me on the stand, just as much as she did my spouse. Folks, I can’t say enough, but if you really want to hear more, Autumn has my permission to pass on my contact details. She and her staff are worth every penny, especially in an industry where it is so easy to spend a lot, and get nothing. Autumn, I and my children thank you, your diligent and relentless efforts won my day in court.

anonymous
August 25, 2017

Mrs Blackledge and her team worked tirelessly to bring my divorce to a successful conclusion. She is the best and her preparation was such that she appeared to easily overcame opposing counsels. I prevailed because of her skills and acumen in the field of family law. Strongly recommend you consider her before you even think of hiring second best.

Chris
June 2, 2017

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.

Dale
July 27, 2021

Attorney Autumn Beck Blackledge is more than just an Attorney she is an ally! She gets personal with your needs. Autumn is both skilled and passionate in what she does. It is not all about the money with her. You can't do much better than Autumn Beck Blackledge. Yes, I hired Autumn Beck Blackledge. [redacted] Outstanding Attorney. [redacted]

anonymous
June 24, 2021

Ms Blackledge, Thank you so much! It has been an awesome experience working with you and your amazing team over the past few years. It is great being reunited with my children!

Steven
December 30, 2020

Autumn handled my uncontested divorce for in the summer of this year. She and her team were all efficient, communicative, and, above all, extremely caring and sympathetic to my situation throughout the entire process. It was an extremely painful time for both me and my former spouse, but Autumn's care and professionalism made the process so much easier. Autumn is also very pro-marriage and pro-counseling. She will not recommend divorce unless it is the only option, so she has become the first person I recommend whenever anyone i know is considering divorce and needs good advice.

John
December 29, 2020

Autumn was not the first attorney I hired in what was a very difficult divorce. She and her team were professional and knowledgeable and guided every move so that we had a winning strategy. With a high asset divorce, you want the best. She is very direct, but by the time you go to trial, the Judge's know and respect her and do not worry that she does not know the law like other attorneys in town. She also sets expectations realistically. The firm's rates may fee high, but in the end, it is totally worth it. Some say she is a bulldog but she does not flex unless she knows she can win. I am very happy with the process, feel like we won on more issues than we lost at the end, and feel the price I paid was worth it.

Fernando
February 6, 2020

Autumn handled my divorce. I had so many question and concerns going into it (as I think anybody getting a divorce would) but Autumn and her team were always there to answer all of my questions and were able to get a positive outcome in my case. It is so important when going through something like a divorce, to have a team of caring professionals that you can trust and you know are working hard to get the outcome you desire. Autumn and her team were able to do that for me and I’m so glad I hired her to handle my case. I would absolutely recommend her office to anybody in need of divorce attorney.

Julie Saykiewicz
April 5, 2019

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.

Jeffrey
September 29, 2018

You know you have a great attorney when you go to court and you don't have to say a word. My ex filed 2 emergency motions against me to get sole custody of my daughter. Mrs Blackledge fought for my rights not only as a father but more important as a parent. She understands the importance of both parents being of importance in the childs life. I highly recommend Autumn Blackledge to represent you. The staff is very caring and professional as well

Brian Pardue
November 15, 2017

Before you read further, I am a real person, and a real client of Autumn Beck Blackledge. If you want to check the authenticity of that, Autumn can give you my number and email when you do a consult with her. I started with another attorney in Pensacola, all I succeeded in doing was wasting 15k on nothing. After this HUGE mistake, I was a little smarter, and went looking for the kind of attorney that could get me to the finish line. I found her. Now, to the important stuff. I am an Active Duty officer in the Army. That’s important in what follows. When have you ever heard of an Active Duty Soldier winning primary custody of his kids??? Never, is most likely the answer. If you are results oriented, the bottom line is that Autumn gets them. She got me my kids, she got me my divorce, and she got me exactly the results I wanted. Most of the time leading up to the trial, I was overseas, handling everything with her and her truly amazing staff (Meredith and Miranda) via email and the occasional phone call. I only meet Autumn face to face a couple of days before the trial having done the telephone consult from Australia. Her preparation was flawless. Having read the Florida divorce laws back to front several times, I thought I knew what I was in for, but… I didn’t. Thank God Meredith had the patience for my many ridiculous questions, while never giving me the well-earned chastising I deserved for it. This was a LONG process, and during that process and hundreds of emails and thousands of documents, Autumn and her staff got to play attorney, counselor, life coach, sounding board, mediator, and I wish bartender, too my many rants and raves over an embittered ex trying her best to ruin my life and career. When after what seemed like an eternity, we finally got to court. When I said her preparation was flawless, it really was. When I compared Autumn to the opposing counsel, she was miles ahead of her. I never would have though another person could represent me, better than I could myself…wrong. Autumn represented me flawlessly, much better than I could for myself, she rounded off the strait forward military personality I have, and used it to her advantage on several occasions. I think it took me about two days to realize that she orchestrated me on the stand, just as much as she did my spouse. Folks, I can’t say enough, but if you really want to hear more, Autumn has my permission to pass on my contact details. She and her staff are worth every penny, especially in an industry where it is so easy to spend a lot, and get nothing. Autumn, I and my children thank you, your diligent and relentless efforts won my day in court.

anonymous
August 25, 2017

Mrs Blackledge and her team worked tirelessly to bring my divorce to a successful conclusion. She is the best and her preparation was such that she appeared to easily overcame opposing counsels. I prevailed because of her skills and acumen in the field of family law. Strongly recommend you consider her before you even think of hiring second best.

Chris
June 2, 2017

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.

Dale
July 27, 2021

Attorney Autumn Beck Blackledge is more than just an Attorney she is an ally! She gets personal with your needs. Autumn is both skilled and passionate in what she does. It is not all about the money with her. You can't do much better than Autumn Beck Blackledge. Yes, I hired Autumn Beck Blackledge. [redacted] Outstanding Attorney. [redacted]

anonymous
June 24, 2021

Ms Blackledge, Thank you so much! It has been an awesome experience working with you and your amazing team over the past few years. It is great being reunited with my children!

Steven
December 30, 2020

Autumn handled my uncontested divorce for in the summer of this year. She and her team were all efficient, communicative, and, above all, extremely caring and sympathetic to my situation throughout the entire process. It was an extremely painful time for both me and my former spouse, but Autumn's care and professionalism made the process so much easier. Autumn is also very pro-marriage and pro-counseling. She will not recommend divorce unless it is the only option, so she has become the first person I recommend whenever anyone i know is considering divorce and needs good advice.

John
December 29, 2020

Autumn was not the first attorney I hired in what was a very difficult divorce. She and her team were professional and knowledgeable and guided every move so that we had a winning strategy. With a high asset divorce, you want the best. She is very direct, but by the time you go to trial, the Judge's know and respect her and do not worry that she does not know the law like other attorneys in town. She also sets expectations realistically. The firm's rates may fee high, but in the end, it is totally worth it. Some say she is a bulldog but she does not flex unless she knows she can win. I am very happy with the process, feel like we won on more issues than we lost at the end, and feel the price I paid was worth it.

Fernando
February 6, 2020

Autumn handled my divorce. I had so many question and concerns going into it (as I think anybody getting a divorce would) but Autumn and her team were always there to answer all of my questions and were able to get a positive outcome in my case. It is so important when going through something like a divorce, to have a team of caring professionals that you can trust and you know are working hard to get the outcome you desire. Autumn and her team were able to do that for me and I’m so glad I hired her to handle my case. I would absolutely recommend her office to anybody in need of divorce attorney.

Julie Saykiewicz
April 5, 2019

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.

Jeffrey
September 29, 2018

You know you have a great attorney when you go to court and you don't have to say a word. My ex filed 2 emergency motions against me to get sole custody of my daughter. Mrs Blackledge fought for my rights not only as a father but more important as a parent. She understands the importance of both parents being of importance in the childs life. I highly recommend Autumn Blackledge to represent you. The staff is very caring and professional as well

Brian Pardue
November 15, 2017

Before you read further, I am a real person, and a real client of Autumn Beck Blackledge. If you want to check the authenticity of that, Autumn can give you my number and email when you do a consult with her. I started with another attorney in Pensacola, all I succeeded in doing was wasting 15k on nothing. After this HUGE mistake, I was a little smarter, and went looking for the kind of attorney that could get me to the finish line. I found her. Now, to the important stuff. I am an Active Duty officer in the Army. That’s important in what follows. When have you ever heard of an Active Duty Soldier winning primary custody of his kids??? Never, is most likely the answer. If you are results oriented, the bottom line is that Autumn gets them. She got me my kids, she got me my divorce, and she got me exactly the results I wanted. Most of the time leading up to the trial, I was overseas, handling everything with her and her truly amazing staff (Meredith and Miranda) via email and the occasional phone call. I only meet Autumn face to face a couple of days before the trial having done the telephone consult from Australia. Her preparation was flawless. Having read the Florida divorce laws back to front several times, I thought I knew what I was in for, but… I didn’t. Thank God Meredith had the patience for my many ridiculous questions, while never giving me the well-earned chastising I deserved for it. This was a LONG process, and during that process and hundreds of emails and thousands of documents, Autumn and her staff got to play attorney, counselor, life coach, sounding board, mediator, and I wish bartender, too my many rants and raves over an embittered ex trying her best to ruin my life and career. When after what seemed like an eternity, we finally got to court. When I said her preparation was flawless, it really was. When I compared Autumn to the opposing counsel, she was miles ahead of her. I never would have though another person could represent me, better than I could myself…wrong. Autumn represented me flawlessly, much better than I could for myself, she rounded off the strait forward military personality I have, and used it to her advantage on several occasions. I think it took me about two days to realize that she orchestrated me on the stand, just as much as she did my spouse. Folks, I can’t say enough, but if you really want to hear more, Autumn has my permission to pass on my contact details. She and her staff are worth every penny, especially in an industry where it is so easy to spend a lot, and get nothing. Autumn, I and my children thank you, your diligent and relentless efforts won my day in court.

anonymous
August 25, 2017

Mrs Blackledge and her team worked tirelessly to bring my divorce to a successful conclusion. She is the best and her preparation was such that she appeared to easily overcame opposing counsels. I prevailed because of her skills and acumen in the field of family law. Strongly recommend you consider her before you even think of hiring second best.

Chris
June 2, 2017

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.

Dale
July 27, 2021

Attorney Autumn Beck Blackledge is more than just an Attorney she is an ally! She gets personal with your needs. Autumn is both skilled and passionate in what she does. It is not all about the money with her. You can't do much better than Autumn Beck Blackledge. Yes, I hired Autumn Beck Blackledge. [redacted] Outstanding Attorney. [redacted]

anonymous
June 24, 2021

Ms Blackledge, Thank you so much! It has been an awesome experience working with you and your amazing team over the past few years. It is great being reunited with my children!

Steven
December 30, 2020

Autumn handled my uncontested divorce for in the summer of this year. She and her team were all efficient, communicative, and, above all, extremely caring and sympathetic to my situation throughout the entire process. It was an extremely painful time for both me and my former spouse, but Autumn's care and professionalism made the process so much easier. Autumn is also very pro-marriage and pro-counseling. She will not recommend divorce unless it is the only option, so she has become the first person I recommend whenever anyone i know is considering divorce and needs good advice.

John
December 29, 2020

Autumn was not the first attorney I hired in what was a very difficult divorce. She and her team were professional and knowledgeable and guided every move so that we had a winning strategy. With a high asset divorce, you want the best. She is very direct, but by the time you go to trial, the Judge's know and respect her and do not worry that she does not know the law like other attorneys in town. She also sets expectations realistically. The firm's rates may fee high, but in the end, it is totally worth it. Some say she is a bulldog but she does not flex unless she knows she can win. I am very happy with the process, feel like we won on more issues than we lost at the end, and feel the price I paid was worth it.

Fernando
February 6, 2020

Autumn handled my divorce. I had so many question and concerns going into it (as I think anybody getting a divorce would) but Autumn and her team were always there to answer all of my questions and were able to get a positive outcome in my case. It is so important when going through something like a divorce, to have a team of caring professionals that you can trust and you know are working hard to get the outcome you desire. Autumn and her team were able to do that for me and I’m so glad I hired her to handle my case. I would absolutely recommend her office to anybody in need of divorce attorney.

Julie Saykiewicz
April 5, 2019

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.

Jeffrey
September 29, 2018

You know you have a great attorney when you go to court and you don't have to say a word. My ex filed 2 emergency motions against me to get sole custody of my daughter. Mrs Blackledge fought for my rights not only as a father but more important as a parent. She understands the importance of both parents being of importance in the childs life. I highly recommend Autumn Blackledge to represent you. The staff is very caring and professional as well

Brian Pardue
November 15, 2017

Before you read further, I am a real person, and a real client of Autumn Beck Blackledge. If you want to check the authenticity of that, Autumn can give you my number and email when you do a consult with her. I started with another attorney in Pensacola, all I succeeded in doing was wasting 15k on nothing. After this HUGE mistake, I was a little smarter, and went looking for the kind of attorney that could get me to the finish line. I found her. Now, to the important stuff. I am an Active Duty officer in the Army. That’s important in what follows. When have you ever heard of an Active Duty Soldier winning primary custody of his kids??? Never, is most likely the answer. If you are results oriented, the bottom line is that Autumn gets them. She got me my kids, she got me my divorce, and she got me exactly the results I wanted. Most of the time leading up to the trial, I was overseas, handling everything with her and her truly amazing staff (Meredith and Miranda) via email and the occasional phone call. I only meet Autumn face to face a couple of days before the trial having done the telephone consult from Australia. Her preparation was flawless. Having read the Florida divorce laws back to front several times, I thought I knew what I was in for, but… I didn’t. Thank God Meredith had the patience for my many ridiculous questions, while never giving me the well-earned chastising I deserved for it. This was a LONG process, and during that process and hundreds of emails and thousands of documents, Autumn and her staff got to play attorney, counselor, life coach, sounding board, mediator, and I wish bartender, too my many rants and raves over an embittered ex trying her best to ruin my life and career. When after what seemed like an eternity, we finally got to court. When I said her preparation was flawless, it really was. When I compared Autumn to the opposing counsel, she was miles ahead of her. I never would have though another person could represent me, better than I could myself…wrong. Autumn represented me flawlessly, much better than I could for myself, she rounded off the strait forward military personality I have, and used it to her advantage on several occasions. I think it took me about two days to realize that she orchestrated me on the stand, just as much as she did my spouse. Folks, I can’t say enough, but if you really want to hear more, Autumn has my permission to pass on my contact details. She and her staff are worth every penny, especially in an industry where it is so easy to spend a lot, and get nothing. Autumn, I and my children thank you, your diligent and relentless efforts won my day in court.

anonymous
August 25, 2017

Mrs Blackledge and her team worked tirelessly to bring my divorce to a successful conclusion. She is the best and her preparation was such that she appeared to easily overcame opposing counsels. I prevailed because of her skills and acumen in the field of family law. Strongly recommend you consider her before you even think of hiring second best.

Chris
June 2, 2017

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.