Kenneth David Padowitz

Kenneth David Padowitz

Google Rating

4.7(121 reviews)

  • 888 S Andrews Ave # 205 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. - 888 S Andrews Ave # 205
  • +1-954-761-3888
  • No email available

About:

Kenneth Padowitz is a 36 year Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer and is one of the Top Florida Trial Lawyers. He has a Resume on paper and experience unmatched by any other Criminal Defense Attorney in the Southeastern United States. Ken has been a lawyer for over thirty-five years and has tried over 300 jury trials and 35 first-degree murder trials with a 34/1 win loss record in murder trials. Trial is always the last resort. It is only by doing the in-court and out-of-court work from a real experienced trial lawyer, that the best alternative options to trial materialize. Kenneth Padowitz was an Adjunct Law Professor at Nova Southeastern Law School for 17 years teaching Trial Advocacy and Scientific Evidence. Ken has been featured on National T.V. hundreds of times as a Legal Commentator and has lectured extensively throughout the State of Florida and United States. Broward criminal lawyer, Kenneth Padowitz, is honored to have earned an AV® Preeminent Rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell, for 12 years in a row, the leading independent attorney rating entity. Ken Padowitz has also been awarded recognition by Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Super Lawyers - only 5% of Lawyers in the State, America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney’s, SFLG South Florida Legal Guide - Preeminent Lawyer, Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite” and has an AVVO rating of 10.0 - the highest rating. Kenneth Padowitz has Uniquely Qualified Experience. With a 34 to 1 win/loss record in First Degree Murder Trials, 300 plus Jury Trials, hundreds of National Television appearances and law lectures, over 50 Grand Jury presentations and thousands of depositions in 33 years, Kenneth Padowitz retains superior qualifications which can not and will not be delegated on important matters. From pre-indictment, pre-trial, trial and post conviction appeals, Kenneth Padowitz has the skills to confront and aggressively defend you for the best resolution to your case.

Jurisdiction:Florida, 11th Circuit

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.
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
1986

Awards

ABA Trial Team Coach’s Award
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
1995
Super Lawyers - Top 5% of Lawyers in the United States
Super Lawyers
2017
Appreciation for Dedicated Service Award, Advocate Par Excellence, Minister of Justice
Broward State Attorney’s Office Homicide Trial Unit
2002
AV Rating (Preeminent - Highest rating)
Martindale
2019
First Place Team Award, Spring Trial Competition
American Trial Lawyers Association, Nova Southeastern University Law Center
1985
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney's
America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney's
2019
The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyers
Best Lawyers
2021
Best Law Firms
U.S. News and World Report
2021
Mock Trial Competition Judge
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
2001
Distinguished Faculty Award
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
2001
Outstanding and Dedicated Performance Award
Broward State Attorney’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit
1990
Florida Trend's Legal Elite
Florida Trend
2018

Associations

Member
Pre-Law Advisory Committee
2000 - Present
Chairman
Florida Bar, Grievance Committee
2003 - Present
Member
Florida State Bar
1986 - Present
Faculty Instructor
Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association
1991 - Present
Vice President membership
Bnai Brith Justice Unit
2005 - Present
Member
Broward County Bar Association
1987 - Present
Faculty Instructor
Institute of Police Technology and Management
1990 - Present

Reviews


RATED 5.0

Jul 20, 2025Googlevia 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, 2025Googlevia 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, 2025Googlevia 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, 2025Googlevia 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, 2025Googlevia 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."