Kenneth David Padowitz

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Preeminent Lawyer! Strategic and Aggressive! Over 300+ Jury Trials in 32 Years!

Experience: 37 years

Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime and 6 others

Florida and 11th Circuit

Best Lawyers, AV Rating (Preeminent - Highest rating) and 10 others

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Awards 12

Experience 37y

Videos 5

Online & Web 13

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Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Kenneth Padowitz 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-two 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, 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.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida

Since 1986

11th Circuit

Since 1995

Professional Experience

Current

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.

Attorney

1986 - 2002

State Attorny's Office, Broward County

Assistant State Attorney

Homicide Division Supervisor Felony Trial Unit Career Criminal Unit Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit Lead Prosecutor Felony Trial Unit Supervisor County Court Division County Court Prosecutor

Education

1986

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1979 - 1982

University of Florida

B.A. (1982) | Education

Awards

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Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers

AV Rating (Preeminent - Highest rating)

Martindale

The National Trial Lawyers Top 100

The National Trial Lawyers

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney's

America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney's

year - Kenneth David Padowitz

Florida Trend's Legal Elite

Florida Trend

year - Kenneth David Padowitz

Super Lawyers - Top 5% of Lawyers in the United States

Super Lawyers

year - Kenneth David Padowitz

Appreciation for Dedicated Service Award, Advocate Par Excellence, Minister of Justice

Broward State Attorney’s Office Homicide Trial Unit

year - Kenneth David Padowitz

Distinguished Faculty Award

Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association

Mock Trial Competition Judge

Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University

year - Kenneth David Padowitz

ABA Trial Team Coach’s Award

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

year - Kenneth David Padowitz

Outstanding and Dedicated Performance Award

Broward State Attorney’s Office Sex Crimes/Child Abuse Unit

year - Kenneth David Padowitz

First Place Team Award, Spring Trial Competition

American Trial Lawyers Association, Nova Southeastern University Law Center

Contacts

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A. 12 SE 7th St #700 Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 Telephone: (954) 761-3888

Videos

Ken Padowitz Justice Video

This video is about Ken Padowitz legal career

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Forensic Animation | Kenneth Padowitz

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
12 SE 7th Street #700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

https://www.lauderdalecriminaldefense.com/

PH: 954-761-3888

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"Wrestling Defense" Murder trial of 12-year-old Lionel Tate | Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.

The tragic murder case of 12-year-old Lionel Tate and his infamous "Wrestling Defense". Former Assistant State's Attorney Ken Padowitz pursues justice for a little girl while recognizing the Defendant's young age as he aspires to be a "Minister of Justice". Padowitz's winning trial strategy and skill are on full display in this gripping video. | Broward criminal lawyer |

Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
12 SE 7th Street #700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
PH: 954-761-3888
http://www.lauderdalecriminaldefense.com

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Former Florida Homicide Prosecutor Condemns Defense Opening Statement in Travon Martin Trial

Former Florida Homicide Prosecutor Ken Padowitz slams the Defense opening "knock-knock" joke in the Trayvon Martin - George Zimmerman Murder Trial. The new Gold Standard in what not to do in an opening statement in a murder trial.
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Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
12 SE 7th Street #700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
PH: 954-761-3888
http://www.lauderdalecriminaldefense.com

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Ken Padowitz on NANCY GRACE Arias Murder Case

Former Florida Homicide Prosecutor Ken Padowitz, appearing on CNN Nancy Grace,discusses the Arizona Murder case of Defendant Jodi Arias in Arizona.

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Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.
12 SE 7th Street #700
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
PH: 954-761-3888
http://www.lauderdalecriminaldefense.com

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Kenneth David Padowitz Preeminent Lawyer! Strategic and Aggressive! Over 300+ Jury Trials in 32 Years!

Experience: 37 years

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Phone: (954) 761-3888

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

White Collar Crime

Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Appeals & Appellate

Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Juvenile Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

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