
Joshua Padowitz
- 888 S Andrews Ave # 205 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
- +1-954-761-3888
- No email available
About:
Joshua Padowitz is a skilled and dedicated criminal defense attorney at Kenneth Padowitz, P.A., a reputable criminal defense law firm based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. With a strong passion for justice, a reputation for his acute attention to detail and aggressive representation, and a commitment to protecting his clients’ rights, Joshua brings an impressive background and diverse experience to every case he handles. Joshua adds his skills, knowledge, and tenacious attitude to the firm’s collective 40+ years experience in legal practice. Joshua’s experience extends beyond his work with Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. He served as a Supreme Court Certified Legal Intern and an Assistant State Attorney in the Broward State Attorney’s Office, 17th Judicial Circuit, until April 2021. During his tenure, he honed his skills as a prosecutor and gained invaluable insight into the inner workings of the criminal justice system. A rising talent in the field of criminal defense, Joshua Padowitz is a passionate advocate, determined to hold the justice system to account and achieve exemplary outcomes for his clients. His dedication to the field of law is also evident in his academic achievements. Joshua is one of only a few who graduated summa cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law Center in May 2019. He was a recipient of the prestigious Goodwin Scholarship and was consistently on the Dean’s List. Joshua’s academic excellence was further demonstrated by his multiple Book Awards in various legal subjects, including Contracts, Torts, Property, and Multi-State Bar Lab. Joshua also holds a Bachelor of Psychology degree from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Psychology, where he graduated with a GPA of 3.89. He was a member of several honor societies, including Alpha Chi, Psi Chi International, Delta Epsilon Iota, and Tau Sigma. His exceptional academic performance placed him on the Dean’s List throughout his undergraduate studies.
Jurisdiction:Florida, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States District Court Middle District of Florida, United States District Court Southern District of Florida
Practice Area
Criminal Law
Guides reporting, evidence, bail conditions, no-contact orders, prosecutions or defenses, and record sealing, centering survivor safety and informed participation across the criminal process.
Languages
English
Fees
Free Consultation
Education
J.D.
Awards
Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense
Best Law Firms
Lead Counsel Verified - Criminal Law, Appellate
Lead Counsel Verified - Criminal Law, Federal
Rising Star
Top 40 Under 40 - Criminal Defense
Rising Stars
Lead Counsel Verified - Criminal Law, State Felony & Misdemeanor
U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms"
Florida's Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney
U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms"
Best Law Firms
Lead Counsel Verified - Drunk Driving Defense
Rising Stars
Elite Lawyer Award - Criminal Defense
U.S. News - Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms"
Clients' Choice Award
Reviews
RATED 5.0
Jul 20, 2025via Google
Howard Adams
"Ken and his team are the attorneys to hire! From spending time with me explaining my case and answering my questions- Ken, Josh, and Giuliana were extremely helpful in defending my innocence. Kaitlyn and Ryan were pleasant, responsive, and professional to work with as well. Ken has connections throughout the legal system, knew my prosecutor for over 35 years and was able to get my case dropped entirely. My accuser was doing everything they could to build a case against me and I was in genuine fear for my liberty. I admitted to the police what transpired (not knowing it was technically a crime), yet the Padowitz team was able to get my case dropped entirely... it’s truly miraculous given I admitted to what was technically an infraction of a ridiculous law. I thought for sure I’d be stuck with at least one of the charges I was facing. My innocence was upheld and I couldn’t be more grateful for my freedom that Ken and his team fought for on my behalf. Definitely recommend hiring Ken and his team if you ever find yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing a criminal defense attorney."
RATED 1.0
May 10, 2025via Google
John Doe
"This guy is the one you want to run from , he is 100 percent stuck on. Him self and the work he says he is doing that has nothing to do with the case . I paid him over 20k and he wanted me to plea from the start and my case has since been thrown out.. he made no effort to even look . I paid a layer 5k and they beat the case .. he is no good dont trust him .please don't give him any money . He talks real good until you pay in full then you get nothing"
RATED 5.0
Apr 10, 2025via Google
Charles C
"Kennith and his team are truly outstanding—highly professional and the best of the best. They handled my case with expertise and got it dismissed. I would recommend them to anyone without hesitation!"
RATED 5.0
Mar 10, 2025via Google
F D
"Searching for an attorney is never a task that should be taken lightly, and after much deliberation and research, I came across high-profile criminal defense attorney (Ken)neth Padowitz. I can proudly say that although my case involved a lot of intricate details, Ken Padowitz was able to effectively navigate through the haze and highlight the inconsistencies of witness allegations against me. Ken Padowitz is an expert in exposing case-relevant contradictions, demonstrating this in both the courtroom and through witness depositions. I’d be remiss to not mention the extreme value that Ken Padowitz has through his other criminal defense attorney on his legal team, Joshua Padowitz. I cannot emphasize enough how Joshua Padowitz really completes the Padowitz team, the perfect yang to Ken’s yin. Whether it be through depositions, on phone conferences, or in the actual courtroom, watching these two work effectively together was appealing and assuring. Everyone should want an experienced, aggressive, crafty attorney like Ken Padowitz on their counsel. Everyone should want a detail-oriented, thorough, communicative and personable attorney like Joshua Padowitz on their counsel. I am extremely grateful with the representation I received from both of them, and I’m more than happy with the end result of having such an outstanding legal team. Thank you Ken, Josh, Guiliana, Ryan, and Kaitlin!!"
RATED 5.0
Feb 10, 2025via Google
Jo MOREIRA Da Silva
"After two failed attorneys I found Mr Padowitz. He and his entire staff treated me like family. I was acquitted after a long 7 year battle. Hands down the best attorney and I will recommend his office to anyone who needs a great criminal attorney. Thank you for giving me my life back."